E-Filing May be Down Due to SC Cyber Hacking

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)– Taxpayer concerns about last fall’s hacking of a South Carolina state agency are expected to lead to fewer online tax filings. Department of Revenue officials insist it’s safe to e-file. But they’re preparing for fewer online filings this tax season. The cyber-thief stole unencrypted data from millions of taxpayers who filed electronically over the last 14 years.