National Tax Security Awareness News Events and Announcements – 2016

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National Tax Security Awareness Week 2016

  • November 28, 2016 - IRS, states and the tax industry offer tips to protect your computers from malware.
  • November 22, 2016 - As Holidays Approach, IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Refund Delays in 2017.
  • November 16, 2016 - The IRS and Security Summit partners began the second year of their “Taxes. Security. Together.” campaign aimed at encouraging taxpayers to take stronger measures to protect their financial and tax data.
  • November 3, 2016 - IRS Commissioner Koskinen and Summit partners reviewed 2016 results and outlined for the public the additional safeguards that will be taken for the 2017 filing season.

Koskinen and Summit participants make a mid-year review of 2016 initiatives and turn toward 2017. Announced start of the Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself campaign.