Data Breach WatchDBW

Other

High

monitoring

Updated about 1 month ago

Butler Tax & Accounting Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Butler Tax & Accounting.
•Discovered on February 3, 2025.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security Numbers, Tax IDs, Financial Details.
•Affects individuals in: Massachusetts, Iowa.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The Butler Tax & Accounting breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Butler Tax and Accounting, a financial services firm specializing in tax and accounting, experienced a data breach in 2025. This incident was confirmed through notifications filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General in July 2025 and the Iowa Attorney General in December 2025. The specific details of the breach, including the exact number of affected individuals, have not been publicly disclosed.

While the precise types of data exposed are not explicitly listed in public summaries, the nature of the company's services suggests the involvement of personal and financial details such as names, Social Security numbers, and tax IDs. There is no information available regarding the company's estimated revenue or if this was a vendor-related breach. No class action lawsuits or multidistrict litigation have been identified in connection with this incident.

Details about data breaches can emerge over time, and consumer notification timelines can vary.

Data possibly involved

Names
Social Security Numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Tax IDs
Financial Details

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Feb 3, 2025

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Unknown

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

Were You Affected By This Breach?

If you are a customer or have received a data breach notification, you may submit your information as part of our ongoing investigation. Submitting your information is free and does not obligate you.

Were you in the Butler Tax & Accounting breach? Check your email

Free scan against known breach datasets. Then remove your info from data-broker sites with Data Shield.

No signup required. 30-second scan. Your email is only stored if you opt into alerts.

Get your info off data-broker sites

Data Shield files removal requests with every broker that accepts an authorized agent, and gives you the exact link or letter for the brokers that only accept requests from you.

See how Data Shield works

Check Your Risk Level

Answer a few questions to understand how this breach might affect you

Do you use Butler Tax & Accounting?

Yes

What state are you in?

What should I do?

Change your passwords

Update passwords for the affected service and any accounts using the same password

Enable two-factor authentication

Add an extra layer of security to your accounts

Monitor your accounts

Watch for suspicious activity on your financial and online accounts

Watch for phishing attempts

Be cautious of emails or messages claiming to be from the affected company

Consider a credit freeze

Prevent unauthorized access to your credit report

Scan your email for other exposures

Check whether this address shows up in other known breaches. Free, no account.

Get your info off data-broker sites

Data Shield files removal requests with every broker that accepts an authorized agent, and gives you the exact link or letter for the brokers that only accept requests from you.

See how Data Shield works