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IT & Cybersecurity
for Tax Firms

Tax preparers and enrolled agents face unique cybersecurity and compliance requirements. MMIT is built specifically for firms like yours — IRS Publication 4557, FTC Safeguards, and WISP compliance included.

The Threat Landscape

Tax firms are a prime target.
Most don't know it yet.

You handle sensitive financial data for dozens of clients — without the IT resources of a large firm. That makes you an attractive target.

IRS Compliance Required

Every tax preparer must maintain a Written Information Security Plan and meet FTC Safeguards mandates. Most small firms are not there yet.

High-Value Targets

A single tax firm holds Social Security numbers, bank details, and income records for hundreds of clients. That is exactly what cybercriminals want.

Tax Season Exposure

Phishing spikes during filing season. One compromised employee account can freeze your EFIN and halt your entire practice.

No IT Department

Large firms have dedicated IT and compliance staff. Small and mid-size tax practices do not — and attackers know it.

Regulatory Compliance

MMIT checks every box on the IRS Security Six

The IRS requires every tax professional to implement six specific security controls. Most small firms are missing at least two. MMIT covers all six and documents them for your compliance file.

IRS REQUIREMENT 1

Antivirus & Endpoint Protection

MMIT deploys advanced endpoint detection on every device — real-time threat blocking and 24/7 monitoring, well beyond basic antivirus.

✓ Covered in all plans

IRS REQUIREMENT 2

Firewall Protection

MMIT configures host firewalls on every device during onboarding. Professional and Advanced plans add network-level firewall monitoring.

✓ Covered in all plans

IRS REQUIREMENT 3

Multi-Factor Authentication

Required by the FTC for any system holding taxpayer data. MMIT sets up MFA on every account during onboarding and confirms it stays active.

✓ Covered in all plans

IRS REQUIREMENT 4

Backup & Recovery

The IRS requires documented backup for all tax preparers. MMIT has encrypted daily cloud backup with tested restores and written records.

✓ Available

IRS REQUIREMENT 5

Drive Encryption

MMIT enables full-disk encryption on every device during onboarding. Recovery keys are escrowed securely. A lost device cannot expose client data.

✓ Covered in all plans

IRS REQUIREMENT 6

VPN for Remote Access

Remote staff need an encrypted connection to firm systems. MMIT sets up and manages VPN for every remote user during onboarding, if needed.

✓ Configured during onboarding

Required Compliance Documents

Documents your firm is required to have
and probably does not

The IRS and FTC don't just require security controls — they require written proof. MMIT helps you build and maintain every required document.

Written Information Security Plan (WISP)

Required by the IRS for all tax preparers. Your WISP documents how your firm identifies risks, protects client data, responds to incidents, and trains employees.

MMIT creates and annually maintains your WISP.

FTC Safeguards Rule Documentation

The FTC classifies tax preparers as financial institutions. The Safeguards Rule requires documented risk assessments, a designated security coordinator, vendor oversight records, and annual program evaluations. Fines reach 0,120 per violation per day.

MMIT documents your controls for FTC compliance.

IT Vendor Security Attestation

The FTC Safeguards Rule requires you to document that your IT provider meets security standards. MMIT provides a written attestation confirming our controls meet Safeguards requirements.

MMIT provides written vendor documentation.

Incident Response Plan

IRS Publication 4557 and FTC Safeguards both require a documented plan for responding to data breaches, including IRS notification and client communication procedures.

MMIT includes incident response documentation in our compliance package.

Employee Training Records

Your WISP must document that employees receive regular security training. MMIT tracks completion automatically and generates audit-ready reports.

MMIT tracks and documents all staff training automatically.

Annual Security Program Review

The FTC requires documented annual evaluation of your security program. MMIT delivers a formal quarterly security review with a written report.

MMIT delivers and documents your required annual program review.

Client Testimonials

What tax firm owners say

★★★★★
Everything is working fine this year. Thanks for your work.
B. Cagle
Owner, Cagle Tax
★★★★★
I didn't realize our firm was required to have a Written Information Security Plan until MMIT brought it up. They helped us get compliant and now I'm not worried about an IRS audit on that front.
D. Okafor
Principal, Accounting & Tax Services
★★★★★
Miguel was a trusted on-call IT professional who supported me with multiple installations, including Wi-Fi deployments and server room management. His professionalism and reliability made him a pleasure to work with.
R. Durling
First Bank of Alabama (formerly First Fidelity Bank)
Why MMIT

Built specifically for tax firms

  • IRS & FTC Expertise

    Our services, pricing, and compliance documentation are built around IRS Publication 4557, FTC Safeguards, WISP requirements, and GLBA — not generic IT.

  • Compliance Documentation Included

    Most IT firms fix computers. MMIT also delivers the written security plan, vendor attestations, training records, and annual review your firm is legally required to maintain.

  • Local & Responsive

    Based in Fort Payne, serving Northeast Alabama. On-site when you need it, fast remote response when you don't. You reach a person, not a ticket system.

  • Flat Monthly Pricing

    One fee covers IT management, cybersecurity, compliance, and training. No surprise invoices during tax season.

60%

of small businesses hit by a major cyberattack close within 6 months

43%

of all cyberattacks specifically target small businesses

$0

cost for your initial security review — no obligation, no jargon

Get Started

Is your tax firm IRS and FTC compliant?

Schedule a free security and compliance review. We'll check your firm against IRS Publication 4557 and FTC Safeguards requirements and show you exactly how MMIT closes every gap.