IRS’ Outdated App Security Leaves Taxpayers at Risk of Identity Theft, Watchdog Says

NextGov: The IRS is nearly a year behind on rolling out online security measures meant to prevent identity thieves from improperly accessing taxpayer data, according to an internal watchdog.

The agency operates a full suite of web applications where the public can pay taxes, review documents and access numerous tax-related services, but many of the programs lack the latest electronic authentication controls, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said in a recent report.

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