12/24/2025
The IRS website got a refresh! (And after yesterday's hiccups, I was able to get into the TDS.)
Online accounts for individuals, businesses, and tax professionals are now featured prominently on the website.
Haven’t signed up for yours yet? With an online account, you can:
* View prior-year returns and other tax records, including your adjusted gross income, or AGI (which you’ll need for some tax software programs) and official IRS transcripts;
* Make payments, schedule future payments, enter into installment agreements, and review your payment history;
* Access or retrieve your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN), a six-digit number that provides an extra layer of security against tax-related identity theft; and
* Authorize a tax professional, like a tax attorney, enrolled agent, or accountant, to view your tax records and talk to the IRS on your behalf without you having to sign Form 2848.
(And it's a lifesaver for tax pros.)
It's free, but you will have to verify your identity (which most commonly requires ID and a smartphone).
Head over to irs.gov for more details.
