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Optima Tax Relief Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Optima Tax Relief, LLC data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Optima Tax Relief, LLC
Optima Tax Relief is a financial services company that helps individuals and small business owners resolve IRS and state tax issues. Founded in 2011, the company employs nearly 300 people, including tax attorneys and enrolled agents who represent clients in negotiations with tax authorities.
Optima Tax Relief is known for offering a wide range of services, such as assistance with tax levies, wage garnishments, audit defense and applications for relief programs like Innocent Spouse Relief. The company is headquartered in Santa Ana, California, and is independent from the IRS.
What happened?
In early May 2025, Optima Tax Relief experienced a cyberattack. The company discovered unusual activity on its network on May 1, 2025, and discovered that an unauthorized actor accessed the network between May 1 and May 6, 2025, and downloaded copies of certain files.
The hacking group "CHAOS" claimed responsibility posted about the attack on the dark web on June 6, 2025, stating that 69 GB of data was obtained. On July 9, 2025, Optima Tax Relief determined that the compromised files included sensitive personal and financial information.
Optima Tax Relief reported the data breach to the Texas and California Attorney Generals' offices on Aug. 15, 2025. The company is notifying affected individuals by mail.
Information Exposed
- Name
- Social Security number
- Financial information, including account number
- Payment information, including credit or debit card number
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from Optima Tax Relief about this data breach, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Identity protection services: Enroll in the free Kroll identity protection services, offered by Optima Tax Relief.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Optima Tax Relief data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue claims for damages related to this incident.
To find out if you qualify for compensation, complete the form below to join a lawsuit.
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