Security Summit focuses on tax pro security during coronavirus; new series on working virtually

Security Summit focuses on tax pro security during coronavirus; new series on working virtually: protecting tax data at home and at work https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/security https://accountinginstruction.info The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today urged tax professionals this summer to review critical security steps to ensure they are fully protecting client data whether working in the office or a remote location.  To help tax practitioners, the IRS, state tax agencies and the nation's tax industry next week will begin a five-part summer awareness initiative called Working Virtually: Protecting Tax Data at Home and at Work. The initiative highlights security actions key to protecting tax professionals as they respond to COVID-19 while working remotely from their office and clients. Taxpayers can also benefit from some of the security tips.