Dems want tax prep firms charged for improper data sharing
Briefly

The recent letter from Senators and Representatives urges the DOJ to investigate tax prep companies for illicitly sharing confidential taxpayer data with Google and Meta.
Lawmakers highlight that major personal information, including tax refund details and filing statuses, was unlawfully disclosed by tax prep firms, violating taxpayer privacy laws.
The findings from TIGTA align with earlier findings that accused TaxSlayer, H&R Block, TaxAct, and Ramsey Solutions of privacy breaches, raising significant accountability questions.
Elizabeth Warren’s ongoing criticism of tax preparation companies underscores an increasing concern about 'junk fees' and the lack of accountability in protecting taxpayer information.
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