A recent audit addresses the security risks involved in the program. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) conducted the audit to ensure that information is protected while maintaining the cost efficiencies realized from the program. “TIGTA identified significant vulnerabilities,” according to the audit. For example, devices can be lost or stolen and can be used as a way to attack IRS systems. In response, the IRS has enhanced security by upgrading to a newer platform. To read the report: https://bit.ly/2kXLq0H