In a startling revelation, wealthy taxpayers are now receiving notifications from the IRS disclosing that their tax return information was compromised in a massive breach orchestrated by former IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn. This disclosure comes years after the breach occurred, shedding light on the extent of the data leak that also included former President Donald Trump’s tax returns.
The notification letters, received by clients of tax lawyers, confirm their data was part of the breach, prompting concerns of potential lawsuits against the government. Despite the lack of personalized details in the letters regarding the specific data compromised, taxpayers are left grappling with uncertainties about the impact on their financial information.
Littlejohn’s unauthorized disclosure of tax information from thousands of wealthy Americans between 2018 and 2020 has reverberated through the IRS and affected individuals alike. With the Department of Justice prosecuting the matter, taxpayers are left navigating the aftermath of the breach, contemplating legal actions against those responsible.
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