IRS says taxpayers’ data was stolen
WASHINGTON – The IRS says thieves used an online service provided by the agency to gain access to information from more than 100,000 taxpayers.
The information included tax returns and other tax information on file with the IRS.
In a statement Tuesday, the IRS said the thieves accessed a system called “Get Transcript.” In order to access the information, the thieves cleared a security screen that required knowledge about the taxpayer, including the Social Security number, date of birth, tax filing status and street address.
The IRS said thieves targeted the system from February to mid-May. The service has been temporarily shut down.
U.S., Russia near deal on Iran sanctions
VIENNA – Moscow and Washington are close to agreement on a formula that bridges differences over U.S. demands to quickly re-impose UN sanctions on Iran if Tehran violates its commitments under a nuclear deal, officials told The Associated Press Tuesday.
Such an understanding would resolve a U.S.-Russian dispute that threatened to scuttle an agreement meant to impose long-term cuts on Iran’s nuclear programs in exchange for sanctions relief.
Washington sees a “snap-back” mechanism that allows previously lifted sanctions to be quickly reinstated as a cornerstone of any deal.
Associated Press
