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Schmitt & Battaglino Tax & Accounting Inc. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Schmitt & Battaglino Tax & Accounting Inc..
•Discovered on September 9, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Tax Records, Financial Information, Banking Information.
•Affects individuals in: Washington.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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

Detailed summary

Schmitt & Battaglino Tax & Accounting Inc., a tax preparation firm based in Centralia, Washington, discovered on June 4, 2026, that an unauthorized party accessed its systems. The unauthorized access occurred on May 28, 2026. The company reported the incident to the Washington Attorney General, and clients were notified on September 8, 2026.

The breach involved client names, Social Security numbers, tax records, financial information, and banking information. At least 18 clients' Social Security numbers were used to file fraudulent tax returns. The full scope of affected individuals remains unclear beyond these 18 clients. There is an ongoing class action lawsuit regarding this incident.

More details may emerge as the investigation and any legal proceedings continue. Notifications to additional affected individuals may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Tax Records
Financial Information
Banking Information

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 91–180 days

Breach Occurred

May 28, 2026

Company Discovered

Jun 4, 2026

Regulator Notified

Sep 8, 2026

Consumers Notified

Sep 8, 2026

7 days to discover

96 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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