6/11/2015 – I.R.S. Adds New Safeguards to Thwart Identity Theft and Fraud (The New York Times)

Reeling from an online attack that allowed criminals to steal personal information and divert tax refunds from tens of thousands of taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced on Thursday a sweeping effort to step up protections against identity theft and fraud. The actions are expected to be completed by early next year, well before the April 15 filing deadline.

Collaborating with tax preparation firms and state officials, the I.R.S. promised to require a more rigorous authentication process before releasing information and refunds and to broaden efforts to pinpoint patterns of fraud.

Read the full article in The New York Times.