Stay Ahead of Business Cybercrime

Stay Ahead of Business Cybercrime

Business owners, beware. Identity theft is a growing threat that can cripple your business or shut it down forever. Signs of business identity theft include the inability to file a tax return because a return has already been filed using the business ID number, a request for a routine extension is rejected, and tax transcripts obtained by the business don’t match its tax returns.

To help stay ahead of this cybercrime, install antimalware and antivirus software and employ firewalls. Use multifactor authentication, encrypt and backup sensitive files, and limit personnel with access to these files. Contact the office with questions, or click here for more information: Identity theft information for businesses | Internal Revenue Service