Taxed Not Hacked: Preparing for the Risks this Tax Season

The U.S. tax filing deadline this year is April 18, which is roughly 3 more weeks of open season for hackers looking to scam taxpayers. We have been warned of tax scams in the past, but the pandemic has forced consumers and businesses to reconsider how they file their taxes due to rising cybersecurity concerns. In 2022, the IRS reported that approximately 155 million tax returns were filed online. While online filing options have been available for years, mobile applications …

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