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Schmiidt & Battaglino Tax Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Schmiidt & Battaglino Tax.
•Discovered on September 15, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security numbers, Financial and banking information, Full dates of birth, Tax records.
•Affects individuals in: Washington.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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

Detailed summary

On May 28, 2026, Schmiidt & Battaglino Tax & Accounting experienced a data breach after an unauthorized party accessed their system. The incident was discovered on June 4, 2026, and the company disclosed it to the Washington Attorney General on June 23, 2026. Consumer notifications began on July 6, 2026.

The investigation revealed that data belonging to 18 clients had been stolen. The exposed information includes names, Social Security numbers, full dates of birth, financial and banking information, and tax records. It remains unclear if medical data was definitively exposed, despite a summary list mentioning "medical info."

Details surrounding the full impact of the breach, including the total number of affected individuals beyond the 18 confirmed clients, may emerge as the investigation progresses.

Data possibly involved

Names
Social Security numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Financial and banking information
Full dates of birth
Tax records

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 31–60 days

Breach Occurred

May 28, 2026

Company Discovered

Jun 4, 2026

Regulator Notified

Jun 23, 2026

Consumers Notified

Jul 6, 2026

7 days to discover

32 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Current

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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

Case Status:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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