Cybersecurity
IRS Failed to Track 11,000 Breached Social Security Numbers for Tax Fraud
The tax agency also failed to review another 15,000 breached taxpayer ID numbers it received for possible fraud monitoring, an audit found.
Emerging Tech
IRS Spent Millions to Set Up Virtual Assistance Centers That No One Is Using
Of the millions of taxpayers looking for help last year, only 2,700 used the Virtual Service Delivery stations.
IT Modernization
Watchdog: IRS Declined to Patch Known Weakness Ahead of Tax Day Crash
An inspector general report says the agency opted not to go with an untested patch based on a contractor’s recommendation.
Cybersecurity
FTC Warns Citizens About Government Imposter Scams
No, the IRS doesn't demand gift cards.
Cybersecurity
IRS Has A Plan to Verify Taxpayers’ IDs. Now It Needs to Do It.
The agency has a plan to improve taxpayer authentication but needs to work out details on funding and execution, according to a government watchdog.
CIO Briefing
The IRS Doesn’t Know How to Get in Touch With American Expats. But It Can Revoke Their Passports
The tax agency reportedly struggles to send mail to foreign addresses.
Cybersecurity
There’s Even More Bad News About IRS Information Security
A board charged with overseeing the agency’s sprawling active directory networks isn’t fulfilling its basic responsibilities.
Emerging Tech
IRS Wants Artificial Intelligence To Guard Taxpayer Data
The tax agency wants to know if the AI and machine learning are mature enough to secure its systems from cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
IRS’ Rush to Secure Exposed Taxpayer Data Left It Vulnerable Again
Personal information about more than 350,000 taxpayers was compromised in 2015. Three years later, it’s still not secure.
IT Modernization
IRS Plans to Hire 1,700, Upgrade Outdated Technology
In a new strategic plan, the agency projects a 17 percent increase in phone calls as it implements the new tax law.
Cybersecurity
The IRS Doesn’t Know Who’s Accessing Its Most Sensitive Data
The tax agency also isn’t patching vulnerabilities on those systems in a timely manner, an audit found.
Ideas
Using Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Tax Fraud
Machine-learning technology can serve as a valuable tool for tax auditors, but what is the best technique?
IT Modernization
IRS’ 60-Year-Old IT System Failed on Tax Day Due to New Hardware
Congress and watchdogs have been warning the IRS to upgrade its systems for years.
CIO Briefing
IRS Says Online Tax Systems Are Back In Business
Agency teams worked through the night to restore services, the acting administrator said.
Cybersecurity
Taxpayers Get Extra Day To File After IRS Online Tools Go Down
The IRS extended Tax Day to midnight April 18 after unidentified outages took down key online tools Tuesday.
CIO Briefing
How the IRS Cut Tax Season Headaches by 19 percent
The agency's early outreach efforts appear to be paying off.
Cybersecurity
The IRS Is Stopping Fewer Fraudulent Returns. And That’s A Good Thing.
The agency had identified only about $46 million in phony refunds as of late February.
Data
If You Traded Crypto on Coinbase, the IRS Might Be Coming For You
Some of the top-earning users traded over $20,000 on the exchange in a single year.
IT Modernization
The IRS System Processing Your Taxes is Almost 60 Years Old
The IRS’ Individual Master File may be the oldest IT system in government and its failure could disrupt tax processing nationwide.
Cybersecurity
Scammers Are Using Fake IRS Sites To Steal Your Personal Info
They're also spoofing tax preparers' websites, security researchers said.
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