IRS Thief Steals Taxpayer Files

The IRS thief stole and disclosed the files of at least 405,427 taxpayers, but was only charged with one count of theft. The IRS systems are still vulnerable to similar tricks, as revealed by a 2024 security audit. The thief worked for IRS contractor Booz Allen and sought the job with the intention of stealing private files. The stolen data includes tax returns, stock trades, and medical expense deductions of famous and everyday Americans. Despite being the source, the IRS took over 800 days to admit it. The IRS has been criticized for sloppy security practices.