IT & Security for Accounting Firms—That Checks Every IRS Box
We help CPA and tax practices implement the IRS e-file Security, Privacy & Business Standards and Publication 4557 safeguards—without the tech headaches.
We help CPA and tax practices implement the IRS e-file Security, Privacy & Business Standards and Publication 4557 safeguards—without the tech headaches.
Align with IRS e-file Security, Privacy & Business Standards
Implement Pub 4557 safeguards
Monitor EFIN/PTIN activity and train staff to spot phishing
Locally owned • Serving the Tri-State area (PA • NJ • DE)
Create/update your security policies to reflect Pub 4557 and IRS e-file expectations (plus staff acknowledgments).
Keep devices protected and encrypted with automated updates—AV/EDR, disk encryption, OS/app updates aligned to best practices.
Cut phishing risk with training and strong authentication—harden email, enforce MFA, phishing-resistant settings, encryption options.
Lock down the office with proper firewalling and Wi-Fi standards—segmented networks, strong WPA3, router/firewall standards per guidance.
Know your numbers and what to do if they don't match—help watch return counts and suspicious activity; guidance on reporting.
365/Google backups, off-site encryption, tested recovery—never worry about losing critical client data.
Ongoing phishing education, simulations, simple playbooks—keep your team sharp and security-minded.
Who to notify and when, including IRS/state expectations—steps to contain, investigate, and notify (IRS/state timelines).
"Since partnering with Support for Accountants, our security scares have dropped to nearly zero. Their team helped us implement all the Pub 4557 safeguards and documented everything for our audits. We're now confident going into every tax season."
"The clarity they brought to our security policies was a game-changer. Instead of worrying about IRS e-file standards, we now have a checklist and know exactly what's in place. Our compliance reviews are faster and our staff feels more prepared."
"Support for Accountants made sense of all the technical jargon. They standardized our devices, set up MFA, and trained our team on phishing. Now we have a security program we can actually explain to clients and regulators."
We specialize in CPA and tax environments—standardizing devices, implementing Pub 4557 safeguards, aligning with IRS e-file standards, and documenting your controls so you can work confidently through tax season. We speak plain English, not tech jargon, and understand the unique compliance pressures your firm faces.
Yes—we implement the technical and policy controls, including EV cert guidance, vulnerability scans (via certified ASVs), domain settings, and incident-response playbooks. We help you align with all six required standards that became effective January 1, 2010.
Yes—our baseline aligns with its safeguards (AV, firewall, encryption, secure Wi-Fi, staff training, password practices). We implement these practical controls in plain English, so your team understands what's in place and why.
We help put monitoring steps and staff training in place; you'll know how to check totals and report issues. Our security awareness training includes regular phishing simulations and simple playbooks so your team can spot threats before they become problems.
No—we implement best-practice controls and documentation consistent with IRS publications; consult your legal counsel for legal interpretations. We're IT and security specialists who help you align with published standards, not lawyers or IRS representatives.
Typical firms are up and standardized in phased waves; we schedule around deadlines and busy season. Most offices see core protections in place within 2-4 weeks, with full policy documentation and training rolling out over the following months.
Let's discuss how we can help your firm implement IRS e-file standards and Pub 4557 safeguards. No tech jargon, just practical next steps.