How do i log into my irs account

Q: What do I do if I forgot my IRS username and password?

If yours is not and you cant remember it, select Forgot User ID from the PTIN system login page. Your user ID will be emailed to you. Password: Passwords must meet the following criteria: Be a minimum of eight characters.

E-Services transitioned to a new sign-in system that requires new users to register or sign in with ID.me, the current IRS credential service provider.

Existing e-Services users may continue to sign in with an active IRS username and don’t need to take any action at this time.

E-Services applications will prompt all users to accept the terms of agreement the first time signing in after July 24, 2022.

Online Tools for Tax Professionals

E-Services is a suite of web-based tools that allow tax professionals, reporting agents, mortgage industry, payers and others to complete transactions online with the IRS. All e-Services users must accept the User Agreement in order to access accounts.

For online Power of Attorney (POA) and Tax Information Authorization (TIA), use Tax Pro Account or submit Forms 2848 and 8821.

Access Assurance Testing System (ATS) Questionnaire

Software developers must access their e-Services account to submit questionnaires for each form they are testing. You must be an authorized user on a completed IRS e-File application and have Principal or user granted Principal Consent authority or be a Responsible Official or Delegate Users with Add & Change Software Package Information authority granted.

Tax Transcript Information

The IRS has changed the format and distribution policy for tax transcripts. Authorized tax practitioners can access the Transcript Delivery System or request certain client transcripts be sent to their e-Services secure mailbox, where they will be available for retrieval. Reminder: If you view your transcript in your mailbox, it is only available for 3 days. Transcripts that haven’t been viewed are available for 30 days. Learn more about the new transcript policy.

E-Services Applications

Maintenance is scheduled every Sunday from 12 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eastern time. The system may be unavailable during this time.

Transcript Delivery System (TDS)

Use TDS to view client’s return and account information.

TIN Matching

Validate TIN and name combinations prior to submitting information returns. Bulk and interactive options available.

How can we help you?

Sign in to Your Account
Get Your Refund Status
Make a Payment
Get Your Tax Record
Check Your Amended Return Status
Find Forms & Instructions
Apply for an Employer ID Number (EIN)
Get Answers to Your Tax Questions
Check Your Federal Tax Withholding

Tools & Applications

Your Online Account

Make payments toward your balance and manage profile preferences for account activity.

Go to your account

Where's My Refund?

Find the status of your last return and check on your refund.

Check your refund status

Pay Directly From Your Bank Account

Use Direct Pay to securely pay your taxes from your checking or savings account.

Pay your taxes

Get Your Tax Records

Request your transcripts online or by mail.

Get your transcript

Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)

Protect yourself from tax-related identity theft.

Tax Withholding Estimator

Make sure you have the right amount of tax withheld from your paycheck.

Check your withholding

IRS2Go Mobile App

Check your refund status, make a payment, get free tax help and more.

Download the IRS2Go app

News & Announcements

Clean vehicle tax credits

New updates on previously owned, new and commercial vehicles

Find out more

IRS and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Get the latest Notices and Guidance

Check here for updates

Get Ready for Taxes

Steps you can take now to make filing your 2022 tax return easier

Find out more

IRS is hiring

Virtual and In-Person Hiring Events

Get more information

Special filing season alerts

Tax season alerts and planning ahead for 2023

Read the latest developments

IRS operations status

Check our current processing times for returns, refunds and other services.

Get the latest updates

A Closer Look

NEW: IRS Large Business and International Division

Read insights from the IRS

Recruiting Volunteers to Prepare Taxes in Communities

Help people in your community with their taxes through the VITA and TCE programs.

IRS on Twitter

Follow @IRSnews on Twitter for the latest news and announcements.

Read the latest IRS tweets

How do I find my IRS account?

You can access your federal tax account through a secure login at IRS.gov/account. Once in your account, you can view the amount you owe along with details of your balance, view 18 months of payment history, access Get Transcript, and view key information from your current year tax return.

How do I access the IRS website?

You can access your federal tax account through a secure login at IRS.gov/account. View the amount you owe, along with details of your balance, your payment history, tax records, and key tax return information from your most recent tax return as originally filed.

What to do if I can't access my IRS account?

Call an IRS customer service representative. You should have your information ready, including your tax return information. Let us help you – Telephone and Local assistance..

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What do I do if I forgot my IRS username and password?

If yours is not and you can't remember it, select Forgot User ID from the PTIN system login page. Your user ID will be emailed to you. Password: Passwords must meet the following criteria: Be a minimum of eight characters.