IRS Online Account for Individuals

In an effort to make submitting Individual Tax Returns the Internal Revenue Service has implemented free online access for individuals. Get pertinent information including balance, payments, tax records and more. View key tax return information, including your adjusted gross income. Access transcripts or tax compliance report. You can check the status of your refund or amended return. View digital notices from the IRS and audit status (currently available for certain audits conducted by mail) You can see available information return documents, such as Forms W-2 and certain 1099s.

Make and view a same-day payment or schedule payments up to 365 days in advance from your bank account which can be cancelled before their scheduled date. You can also make a guest payment with a debit/credit card. IRS Individual Online Accounts, allow you to view up to 5 years of payment history, including your estimated tax payments and pending and scheduled payments

If necessary, your IRS Individual Online Account will allow you to learn about and create payment plan options and if you already have an existing payment plan you can apply for a new payment plan, as well as view and revise details of your existing payment plan. Go paperless for certain IRS notices. Get email notifications for new account information or activity and if needed get an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) There are compatibility issues with some assistive technologies. Refer to the accessibility guide for help if you use a screen reader, screen magnifier or voice command software.

You can request an account transcript by mail. Keep in mind that each account transcript only covers a single tax year, and may not show the most recent penalties, interest, changes or pending actions. If youe a business, or an individual who filed a form other than 1040, you can obtain a transcript by submitting Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return, Create or Access your individual account information including balance, payments, tax records and more.

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Online account for individuals – Frequently asked questions

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