How will taxpayers security and privacy be protected?
Free File Alliance members must comply with all federal rules and regulations on taxpayer privacy for both Free File and paying customers. Those rules prohibit use of tax return data for purposes not specifically authorized by the taxpayer. Tax return preparation will be accomplished using proprietary software approved by the IRS; transmittal will be through the established IRS e-file system. Each Alliance member must attain a third party privacy and security certification.
