Schmiidt & Battaglino Tax & Accounitng Inc. data breach

Clerk's notes

Schmiidt & Battaglino Tax & Accounting Inc., a firm providing accounting and tax preparation services, filed a data breach notice with Washington state authorities on June 23, 2026. The firm's report describes a security incident, the specific nature of which was not detailed, that led to the exposure of client information. This incident is currently under monitoring.

The reported data exposure includes highly sensitive personal and financial identifiers. Compromised categories are 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. This combination of data elements poses significant long-term risks.

Such an exposure creates an immediate and severe danger of various forms of financial fraud and identity theft. Affected individuals face increased vulnerability to tax fraud, unauthorized banking transactions, account takeovers, and the creation of synthetic identities, which can be difficult to detect and resolve over time.

As a professional entity entrusted with confidential financial and tax data, Schmiidt & Battaglino Tax & Accounting Inc. was expected to maintain robust security protocols. The occurrence of this data breach may indicate a failure to adequately protect the sensitive information entrusted to them, potentially raising questions about the firm's data protection practices.

If you have received a data breach notification from Schmiidt & Battaglino Tax & Accounting Inc., your personal and financial information may have been compromised. You may have legal standing to pursue a claim. We offer a free, no-obligation case review to help you understand your rights and potential options.

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