IRS expands Business Tax Account access for more organizations

Update, April 2026: The IRS recently expanded Business Tax Account access to partnerships, federal, state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and tax-exempt organizations. For tax professionals, this rollout means the platform is now relevant to a much broader client base.  

Eligible users can use the Business Tax Account to view balances, make payments, review payment history, download select digital notices, view eligible transcripts, request a tax compliance check, and confirm the business name and address on file with the IRS.  

What the expansion means for business taxpayers

The IRS’s Business Tax Account tool is designed to give business owners a more streamlined and secure way to manage their federal tax obligations online. It offers eligible business taxpayers the ability to create an account to view their business profile and manage authorized users. 

That may sound modest at first glance, but for business owners used to navigating complex tax systems, it’s an important development. The updated tool marks another milestone in the IRS’s ongoing effort to build a modern digital infrastructure that makes it easier to interact with the agency.

What businesses can do right now

Currently, eligible users can use the Business Tax Account to complete several key tax tasks online. These include viewing balances, making payments, reviewing payment history, downloading select digital notices, viewing eligible transcripts, requesting a tax compliance check and confirming the business name and address on file with the IRS.

Users can also view their business profile and manage authorized users, which can make it easier to share access with an employee, accountant or tax preparer without sharing personal login credentials.

What might come next?

The agency would like to add several new capabilities to the Business Tax Account, including the ability to:

• View letters or notices from the IRS.
• Request tax transcripts directly through the account.
• Authorize third parties for power of attorney or tax information access. 
• Schedule or cancel tax payments electronically.
• Store bank account information for easier payment management.

These features will help business owners handle common tax tasks in one place, without having to call the IRS or mail paper forms. 

Security and access

Security remains a top priority. To create a Business Tax Account, users must verify their identity through ID.me, the IRS’s secure sign-in system. This process helps ensure that only authorized users can access sensitive business information.

The IRS encourages eligible business owners to set up their accounts and become familiar with the available tools. As additional features go live, early users will already be set up and ready to take advantage of them.

Benefits and impact

For tax professionals and business owners alike, this launch represents a shift toward efficiency and transparency. Taxpayers have long asked for easier ways to access information, manage payments and correspond with the IRS electronically. The Business Tax Account answers that call.

It also helps reduce administrative strain for both sides. By automating processes and providing self-service options, the IRS can free up resources to focus on taxpayer support and enforcement priorities, while businesses can save valuable time.

The IRS’s move toward digital transformation is not just about technology, it’s about creating a smoother, more predictable relationship between taxpayers and the government.