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The complete guide to IRS cybersecurity compliance

A 30-page white paper covering everything tax professionals need to know about IRS Publication 4557, the FTC Safeguards Rule, and building a compliant security program from the ground up.

Covers all IRS Publication 4557 requirements in plain language
Updated for 2026 FTC Safeguards Rule changes
Includes compliance self-assessment checklist
Written by cybersecurity professionals specializing in tax

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The Reality

Why IRS compliance matters more than ever

Tax professionals are under increasing scrutiny from the IRS, and cyber criminals know that tax firms hold some of the most valuable personal data in existence.

73%

of tax firms

lack a compliant Written Information Security Plan according to recent industry surveys.

4,557+

data breaches

were reported by tax professionals to the IRS between 2020 and 2025.

$350K

average cost

of a data breach for small professional services firms, including legal fees and lost clients.

What's Inside

Six chapters of actionable guidance

Every chapter is designed to give you clear, actionable steps you can implement immediately, whether you are a solo practitioner or manage a large firm.

IRS Publication 4557 Breakdown

A section-by-section analysis of the IRS guide to safeguarding taxpayer data, with plain-language explanations of every requirement.

FTC Safeguards Rule Updates

How the revised FTC Safeguards Rule impacts tax preparers and what new controls you must implement by 2026.

WISP Creation Framework

A step-by-step framework for building a Written Information Security Plan that satisfies both IRS and FTC mandates.

Risk Assessment Methodology

How to conduct a proper risk assessment for your tax practice, including threat modeling and vulnerability identification.

Technical Controls Checklist

Specific technical safeguards you need in place, from endpoint protection and encryption to multi-factor authentication.

Incident Response Playbook

An outline for building an IRS-compliant incident response plan, including notification timelines and reporting procedures.

Key Benefits

What you will gain from this white paper

Covers all IRS Publication 4557 requirements in plain language
Updated for 2026 FTC Safeguards Rule changes
Includes compliance self-assessment checklist
Written by cybersecurity professionals specializing in tax
Step-by-step implementation roadmap included
Real-world breach case studies and lessons learned
Companion resource list with free templates
Suitable for solo practitioners and multi-office firms

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