Washington Tax Firm Reports Client Data Exposure Incident

Schmiidt & Battaglino Tax & Accounitng Inc., a firm providing tax preparation and accounting services, officially reported a data security incident in Washington on June 23, 2026. The nature of the breach was unspecified in the filing, but it impacted sensitive client information.

According to the official report, the compromised data categories include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, Financial Account Number, and Mailing Address.

The exposure of such a comprehensive combination of personal and financial identifiers carries significant risks. Individuals whose data was affected may face increased susceptibility to identity theft, financial fraud, or unauthorized access to their accounts. This type of information can be misused to file fraudulent tax returns or initiate illicit financial transactions.

Individuals who believe they may be affected by this incident are advised to take proactive measures to protect themselves. This includes carefully monitoring all financial account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Placing a fraud alert or a credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) can also help prevent the opening of new fraudulent accounts.

As a professional entity handling accounting and tax documents, Schmiidt & Battaglino Tax & Accounitng Inc. routinely collects and stores a significant volume of highly sensitive client data. This public filing serves as the official documentation of the reported security event.