Tax Season Tech Survival: Keep the IRS Happy and Hackers Away

Tax season is crunch time, for you and for cybercriminals. While you’re racing to file returns, hackers are racing to steal sensitive client data. And unlike the IRS, they don’t send warning letters.

Will your tech survive another round? don't wait for tax season to find out!

Why CPAs Are Prime Targets During Tax Season

Between January and April, accounting firms handle an explosion of sensitive information: Social Security numbers, income records, bank account details. Hackers know you’re swamped, stressed, and less likely to notice a phishing email or suspicious login.

A single breach can:

• Expose confidential tax data

• Trigger costly compliance violations

• Damage your firm’s credibility with clients

According to the IRS’ Dirty Dozen 2025 campaign, phishing and email scams are among the top threats during tax season, posing serious risks to tax professionals.¹

Three Ways to Survive Tax Season Cyber-Safe

1. Lock Down Email Security – Use phishing protection tools that scan inbound emails for fraud before they hit your inbox.

2. Update and Patch Everything – Cybercriminals love outdated tax software. Update early, update often.

3. Train Your Team Now – A 10-minute security refresher before peak season can stop a costly mistake.

   
   

The Bigger Picture

Tax season is a trust marathon. Clients give you their most sensitive data because they believe you’ll guard it as carefully as you file their returns. That trust is just as important as meeting IRS deadlines.

Your Takeaway

Review your firm’s security playbook before January 1st. A small investment in prevention now can mean a stress-free April, for you and your clients.

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¹ https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/dirty-dozen-tax-scams-for-2025-irs-warns-taxpayers-to-watch-out-for-dangerous-threats