Working Virtually: Use multi-factor authentication to protect accounts

Working Virtually: Use multi-factor authentication to protect accounts; Part 2 of Security Summit tips for tax professionals https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/working https://accountinginstruction.info WASHINGTON — With heightened threats during COVID-19, the Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners today called on tax professionals to select multi-factor authentication options whenever possible to prevent identity thieves from gaining access to client accounts.  Starting in 2021, all tax software providers will be required to offer multi-factor authentication options on their products that meet higher standards. Many already do so. A multi-factor or two-factor authentication offers an extra layer of protection for the username and password used by the tax professional. It often involves a security code sent via text.