Requirements

It is the responsibility of the Department of Human Services (DHS) to protect the Federal Tax Information (FTI) provided through the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) to the state agencies.

Unauthorized use or access of Federal Tax Information, i.e., IRS/ Beneficiary Earnings Exchange Record System (BEERS) information, earning records and/or unearned income records maintained by Social Security Administration, is forbidden. The confidentiality and security of FTI must be protected and maintained at the level of federal standards and requirements.