Has your business or tax profession been a victim of a personal data breach?A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release or theft of secure information. It can be a phishing scheme or a sophisticated cyber-attack on business computers by criminals. Criminals use this data around the country to file fraudulent tax returns. This could have a negative effect on the victim's tax accounts with state tax agencies. If your business or tax profession has been a victim of a personal data breach, you should provide notice to states be emailing [email protected]. Latest News:IRS Extends Tax Relief, Filing Extensions to Florida Hurricane VictimsVictims of Hurricane Ian that began Sept. 23 in Florida now have until Feb. 15, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns, and make tax payments, the IRS announced on Sept. 27, 2022. Following the recent disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the IRS said affected taxpayers in certain areas will receive tax relief. More State Tax Relief NewsFull details for victims of Hurricane Ian and all other state tax relief news is available on the IRS Disaster Relief page. FTA Provides Feedback to Senate Finance Committee on 2022 Filling SeasonIn response to the Senate Finance Committee’s hearing on Feb. 17, FTA provided feedback on the key issues facing state tax administration during this filing season. FTA’s comments to the Committee focused the intersection between the federal and state tax codes, revenue collection from the last few years, and the structure of state departments of revenue. To read FTA’s feedback, please click here.
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