generated: '2026-07-18'
method: searched
source: https://www.columntax.com/
compliance_program:
  url: https://www.columntax.com/
  certifications:
  - SOC 2
  irs_authorized_efile_provider: true
  encryption: AES-256 at rest, TLS/HTTPS in transit
standards:
- id: soc2
  conforms: true
  evidence: 'SOC 2 certified (Type I/II) per columntax.com trust/security claims.'
- id: irs-authorized-efile
  conforms: true
  evidence: 'IRS Authorized e-File Provider.'
- id: irc-7216-consent
  conforms: true
  evidence: 'Tax return objects expose information_disclosure_consent_status and
    information_use_consent_status (IRS Section 7216 taxpayer consent).'
- id: rest
  conforms: true
  evidence: 'JSON-over-HTTPS REST API with resource-oriented paths under /v1/.'
- id: http-basic-auth
  conforms: true
  evidence: 'RFC 7617 HTTP Basic authentication.'
- id: oauth2
  conforms: false
- id: openid-connect
  conforms: false
- id: rfc9457-problem-details
  conforms: false
  evidence: 'Errors return JSON but not application/problem+json.'