Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Optima Tax Relief, LLC regarding its recent data breach. The Optima Tax Relief data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an unknown number of individuals.
ABOUT OPTIMA TAX RELIEF, LLC:
Optima Tax Relief full-service tax resolution firm helping individuals and small business owners with unmanageable IRS or state tax burdens. Founded in 2011, Optima Tax Relief offers a variety of services related to tax relief, consultation, preparation, settlement, resolution, and negotiation.2,3 Headquartered in Santa Ana, California, Optima Tax Relief employs over 500 individuals.3
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Optima Tax Relief reported to the Attorney General of California that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been compromised. According to the breach notice, on May 1, 2025, Optima Tax Relief identified unusual activity in its network.1 As a result, Optima Tax Relief launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Optima Tax Relief determined that an unauthorized person accessed the network between May 1, 2025, and May 6, 2025, and downloaded copies of certain files.1 As a result, Optima Tax Relief began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Financial information (e.g., account number, credit or debit card number)
Recently, Optima Tax Relief began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to California residents, Optima Tax Relief is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Optima Tax Relief filed with the Attorney General of California is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Optima Tax Relief, LLC:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
