What You Can Do With an IRS Account on irs.gov

An IRS account on irs.gov lets you view your personal tax information, check your refund status, access tax records and transcripts, make payments, view your balance, and opt in to digital notices. You need to sign in or create an Individual, Business, or Tax Pro account to use these features. The IRS also offers the official IRS app, which puts your tax records, refund status, payments, balance, and digital notices in one place.

Account Types and Who They Serve

The site organizes accounts by taxpayer type:

• Individual Account — for personal tax information, refund status, records, payments, and notices.
• Business Account — for business tax matters.
• Tax Pro Account — for tax professionals.

The page does not detail the specific features of the Business or Tax Pro accounts, so treat the individual features below as confirmed for personal accounts.

What You Can Do Once Signed In

Check your refund status

Refund status is listed as a core account function, so you can track your refund after filing.

Get tax records and transcripts

You can view tax return transcripts and other tax records for current and prior years. The site notes you can also request a transcript by mail if you prefer not to sign in.

Make payments and view your balance

Account features include making a payment and viewing your balance. The site also points to broader payment options, including applying for a payment plan and finding other ways to pay a tax debt.

Manage notifications

You can opt in to digital notices, and the IRS app lets you view notices alongside your records and balance.

Get an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)

To get an IP PIN, you sign in or create an account; the site also offers an application or in-person option. The IP PIN is a six-digit number known only to you and the IRS that helps verify your identity and prevents someone else from filing a return with your SSN or ITIN.

Tasks That Don't Require an Account

Some common tasks are available without signing in, which matters if you only need one thing done:

Practical Notes

• Sign-in is the gate for personal data. Records, transcripts, refund status, payments, balance, and digital notices are described as account features, so plan to create an account first.
• The IP PIN has alternatives. If account creation is a hurdle, the application or in-person route still works.
• Contact options exist outside the account. Phone support is available 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, and you can also contact the IRS in person.

If your goal is simply to pay a bill or check a refund, start with the account sign-in; if you need an EIN or a mailed transcript, you can skip it.