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Miguel Miguel Information Technology
📍 Serving Northeast Alabama

IT, Cybersecurity & Compliance
for Tax & Accounting Firms

MMIT is built for tax firms, CPA practices, and accounting offices. We close the IT, cybersecurity, and compliance gaps that put your firm and your clients at risk.

Built for Tax & Accounting Firms

Tax firms are a prime target.
Most don't know it yet.

You handle sensitive financial data for dozens of clients — without the IT resources of a large firm. That makes you an attractive target.

IRS Compliance Required

Every tax preparer must maintain a Written Information Security Plan and meet FTC Safeguards mandates. Most small firms are not there yet.

High-Value Targets

A single CPA firm holds Social Security numbers, bank details, and income records for hundreds of clients. That is exactly what cybercriminals want most.

Tax Season Exposure

Phishing spikes during filing season. One compromised employee account can freeze your EFIN and halt your entire practice.

No IT Department

Large firms have dedicated IT and compliance staff. Small and mid-size accounting practices do not, and attackers know it.

Core Services

Three pillars. Every gap covered.

Tax and accounting firms need more than antivirus. MMIT delivers IT management, cybersecurity essentials, and compliance and training. The three areas where accounting practices are most exposed.

01

IT Management

Remote monitoring, patch management, helpdesk, device inventory, and endpoint hardening. Your practice runs. We handle the technology.

02

Cybersecurity Essentials

Advanced endpoint protection, 24/7 security monitoring, MFA, encrypted drives, firewall management, and phishing focused training. Every layer the IRS and FTC expect.

03

Compliance and Training

WISP creation and annual maintenance, FTC Safeguards documentation, staff security training with audit-ready records, and a written compliance summary for auditors.

04

Cloud Backup

Encrypted, automated daily backup of all firm data with tested restores. The IRS requires it and available with MMIT.

05

Tax Season Readiness

A pre-season security review every January confirming all controls are active, with heightened monitoring during peak filing months.

06

Server and Network Protection

Endpoint detection, monitoring, and SIEM coverage extended to your servers, plus business-grade firewall and network management.

Regulatory Compliance

MMIT checks every box on the IRS Security Six

The IRS requires every tax professional to implement six specific security controls. Most small firms are missing at least two. MMIT covers all six and documents them for your compliance file.

IRS REQUIREMENT 1

Antivirus and Endpoint Protection

MMIT deploys advanced endpoint detection on every device. It goes well beyond basic antivirus, with real-time threat blocking and 24/7 monitoring.

✓ Covered in all plans

IRS REQUIREMENT 2

Firewall Protection

MMIT configures host firewalls on every device during onboarding. Professional and Advanced plans add network-level firewall monitoring.

✓ Covered in all plans

IRS REQUIREMENT 3

Multi-Factor Authentication

Required by the FTC for any system holding taxpayer data. MMIT sets up MFA on every account during onboarding and confirms it stays active.

✓ Covered in all plans

IRS REQUIREMENT 4

Backup and Recovery

The IRS requires documented backup for all tax preparers. MMIT has encrypted daily cloud backup available with tested restores and written records.

✓ Available

IRS REQUIREMENT 5

Drive Encryption

MMIT enables full-disk encryption on every device during onboarding. Recovery keys are escrowed securely. A lost or stolen device cannot expose client data.

✓ Covered in all plans

IRS REQUIREMENT 6

VPN for Remote Access

Remote staff need an encrypted connection to firm systems. MMIT sets up and manages VPN for every remote user during onboarding, if needed.

✓ Configured during onboarding, if needed

Required Compliance Documents

Documents your firm is required to have and probably does not

The IRS and FTC do not just require security controls. They require written proof that your controls exist and are maintained. MMIT helps you build and keep every required document.

Written Information Security Plan (WISP)

Required by the IRS for all tax preparers. Your WISP documents how your firm identifies risks, protects client data, responds to incidents, and trains employees. The IRS requests it during preparer audits.

MMIT creates and annually maintains your WISP.

FTC Safeguards Rule Documentation

The FTC classifies tax preparers as financial institutions. The updated Safeguards Rule requires documented risk assessments, a designated security coordinator, vendor oversight records, and annual program evaluations. Fines reach $50,120 per violation per day.

MMIT documents your controls for FTC compliance.

IT Vendor Security Attestation

The FTC Safeguards Rule requires you to document that your IT provider meets security standards. Most firms do not have this on file. MMIT provides a written attestation confirming our controls meet Safeguards requirements.

MMIT provides written vendor documentation for your file.

Incident Response Plan

IRS Publication 4557 and the FTC Safeguards Rule both require a documented plan for responding to data breaches, including IRS notification and client communication procedures. Without one, a breach creates compounding regulatory exposure.

MMIT includes incident response documentation in our compliance package.

Employee Training Records

Your WISP must document that employees receive regular security training and you need records showing who was trained and when. MMIT tracks completion automatically and generates audit-ready reports for your compliance file.

MMIT tracks and documents all staff training automatically.

Annual Security Program Review

The FTC Safeguards Rule requires financial institutions to evaluate and document their security program at least annually. Most small firms have no record of this. MMIT delivers a formal quarterly security review with a written report.

MMIT delivers and documents your required annual program review.

Transparent Pricing

Choose the level of protection
that fits your firm

Flat monthly pricing per user. No hidden fees, no surprise invoices. Staring at:

Essential
$40
/ user / month
Essential monitoring, endpoint protection, and security training for small firms getting started.
Advanced
$95
/ user / month
Full protection with on-site support hours included, compliance document maintenance, and a quarterly security review with a written report.
Server Protection Add-Ons
Standard Business Server$125 / mo
Identity / Login Server$150 / mo

Contact us for a full service breakdown and a customized quote for your firm.

Why MMIT

Businesses that work
with MMIT receive:

  • Built for Tax and Accounting Firms

    Our services, pricing, and compliance documentation are designed around IRS Publication 4557, FTC Safeguards, WISP requirements, and GLBA. Not generic IT.

  • Compliance Documentation, Not Just Technology

    Most IT companies fix computers. MMIT also delivers the written security plan, vendor attestations, training records, and annual review your firm is legally required to maintain.

  • Local, Responsive, and Invested

    Based in Northeast Alabama. On-site when you need it, fast remote response when you do not. You reach a person, not a ticket system.

  • Flat Monthly Pricing With No Surprises

    One fee covers IT management, cybersecurity, compliance, and training. No surprise invoices during tax season.

60%

of small businesses hit by a major cyberattack close within 6 months

43%

of all cyberattacks specifically target small businesses

$0

cost for your initial security review — no obligation, no jargon

Client Testimonials

What our clients say

Tax professionals who partnered with MMIT sleep better at night — especially in April.

★★★★★
Everything is working fine this year, Thanks for your work.
B. Cagle
Owner, Cagle Tax
★★★★★
Over the past few months, First Fidelity Bank merged with First Bank of Alabama. Prior to the merger, Miguel was a trusted on-call IT professional who supported me with multiple installations, including Wi‑Fi deployments and server room management. He also consistently provided thoughtful guidance when I needed an additional perspective as a manager. His professionalism and reliability made him a pleasure to work with, and over time, I came to consider him not just a colleague, but a friend.
R. Durling
First Bank of Alabama (formerly First Fidelity Bank)
★★★★★
I didn't realize our firm was required to have a Written Information Security Plan until MMIT brought it up. They helped us get compliant and now I'm not worried about an IRS audit on that front.
D. Okafor
Principal, Accounting & Tax Services
Our Service Area

Proudly serving
Northeast Alabama

MMIT is based in Northeast Alabama and serves tax firms and small businesses across the region — with local expertise and the responsiveness of a neighbor, not a call center.

Fort Payne

Our home base. We're local and available for on-site visits when you need hands-on support.

Albertville

Serving tax firms and accounting offices throughout Marshall County.

Scottsboro

Reliable IT and cybersecurity support for businesses across Jackson County.

Surrounding Region

We support clients throughout DeKalb, Etowah, Jackson, and Marshall counties — and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from
tax firm owners

We hear these a lot. Here are straight answers.

Yes — and small firms are often easier targets precisely because they lack dedicated IT protection. Tax preparers are especially attractive to cybercriminals because they hold sensitive Social Security numbers, financial records, and bank information for dozens or hundreds of clients. The IRS has flagged tax professionals as a high-priority target group for years.
Antivirus alone covers only a fraction of modern threats. Today's attacks include phishing, credential theft, unpatched software vulnerabilities, and insider threats — none of which antivirus reliably catches. MMIT provides layered protection: monitoring, patch management, employee training, and rapid incident response on top of antivirus.
A Written Information Security Plan (WISP) is required by the IRS for all tax preparers under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. It documents how your firm protects client data. The IRS began actively enforcing this requirement and includes WISP compliance checks in preparer audits. MMIT helps you create and maintain a compliant WISP as part of our service.
Our plans start at $40 per user per month for essential protection, with most firms choosing our Professional plan at $75 per user. Server protection is available as an add-on. We believe in transparent, flat-rate pricing — no hidden fees and no long-term lock-in contracts. Contact us for a quote tailored to your firm's size.
A part-time IT person or general handyman handles day-to-day issues but typically isn't monitoring your systems 24/7, staying current on cybersecurity threats, or ensuring IRS compliance. MMIT fills those gaps — we work alongside existing IT help or serve as your complete IT solution, depending on your needs.
We respond immediately to contain the threat, investigate the source, and work to restore your systems as quickly as possible. Our monitoring is designed to catch most threats before they cause damage — but if something does get through, you won't be handling it alone. We're your dedicated response team.
Yes, it applies to virtually every tax preparer and CPA firm regardless of size. The FTC classifies tax professionals as financial institutions under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which means the full Safeguards Rule applies to you. Requirements include a written security plan, MFA, encryption, access controls, employee training, vendor oversight documentation, and an annual review. Fines for non-compliance can reach $50,120 per violation per day. MMIT's compliance package is designed to close all of these gaps.
IRS Publication 4557 outlines the IRS's official security expectations for all tax professionals. It requires a Written Information Security Plan, covers physical and computer system security including firewalls, encryption, and MFA, mandates employee training, and sets data disposal procedures. The IRS increasingly requests WISP documentation during preparer audits. MMIT helps you meet every requirement in Publication 4557.
A breach involving taxpayer data can trigger EFIN revocation by the IRS, halting your ability to e-file returns during tax season. You are also required to report the breach to the IRS, state agencies, and potentially law enforcement. MMIT's monitoring and incident response are designed to detect and contain threats before they escalate. If a breach does occur, MMIT supports your response and helps you meet IRS notification obligations.
Start with a free security review — no obligation, no jargon. We'll assess your current setup, identify any gaps, and walk you through exactly how MMIT can protect your firm. You can book directly using the link above or fill out our interest form and we'll reach out within one business day.
Get Started

Is your firm IRS and FTC compliant?

Schedule a free security and compliance review. We will check your firm against IRS Publication 4557 and FTC Safeguards requirements, identify every gap, and show you exactly how MMIT closes them.