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Louisiana DOR to Tax Preparers: Protect Client Information

Dated Apr. 14, 2020

SUMMARY BY TAX ANALYSTS

The Louisiana Department of Revenue urged tax preparers to take steps to protect client information and their own business during the COVID-19 emergency, including registering for third-party access to clients' DOR taxpayer accounts; tracking weekly preparer tax identification numbers and electronic filing identification numbers usage; and tracking daily e-file acknowledgments.

The Importance of Protecting Client Tax Information

As you review and adjust your business practices during the COVID-19 public health emergency, it is critical that you take the time to evaluate your data security protocols. Whether you are working from home or in the office, it is important to ensure that your clients' data are secure.

If you believe your data have been compromised, contact the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) at 855-307-3893 or through our dedicated email inquiry inbox for tax practitioners.

Keep your business and your clients safe by making a habit of the following practices:

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