Today, we’re taking out data-security tour to what at first glance might seem like a detour: the Employer Identification Number (EIN). You probably guessed by the title of this blog post that we’re bringing it up because the IRS recently… Read More...

Aside from an ever-present threat to businesses and individuals alike, cybercrime is something of a mystery to the average public. Just because their motivation is basic—a quick payday—doesn’t mean their methods are easy to understand. Luckily, an entire industry has… Read More...

A few weeks ago, we looked at steps taxpayers can take to protect their personally identifiable information (PII). Aside from strategies like installing security software and learning to spot identity-theft scams, the IRS also recommended being discrete in how you… Read More...

Last week, we discussed IRS tips for keeping your personally identifiable information (PII) safe, but what happens if—despite your best efforts—you or your business are affected by data theft? That deer-in-the-headlights look is a completely understandable byproduct of learning that… Read More...