The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to create an IRS Individual Online Account for added security and convenience. It is a secure way to access your tax information and can help protect against identity theft. The online account will allow you to view adjusted gross income, check refund status, verify estimated tax payments made and request an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). (IR-2026-21)
Most importantly, your IRS Online Account can approve third-party authorizations (Power of Attorney and Tax Information Authorization) entirely online. This eliminates faxing, mailing, or uploading documents.
WHAT YOU CAN DO IN YOUR IRS ONLINE ACCOUNT:
- View key tax details (including adjusted gross income)
- Check refund status and tax payments
- Request an Identity Protection (IP) PIN
- View and download certain tax documents (W-2, 1095-A, and various 1099s)
- Review balances, make payments, and manage payment plans
- Receive and view 200+ IRS digital notices
BEFORE YOU START THE ONLINE APPLICATION:
- A valid photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport)
- A phone or computer with a camera for identity verification
STEP-BY-STEP: CREATE YOUR IRS INDIVIDUAL ONLINE ACCOUNT
1. Go to the IRS Online Account page (start here).
2. Select “Sign in or Create account”
3. Complete the IRS identity verification steps:
4. After you are signed in, confirm your profile information matches IRS records (name and address).
STEP-BY-STEP: APPROVE OUR DIGITAL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST (POA/TIA)
After we submit your authorization request, you will approve it inside your IRS Online Account:
1. Sign in to your IRS Online Account
2. Go to “Authorizations” (sometimes shown as “View authorizations”)
3. Find our request, review it, check the acknowledgment box, and submit to approve.
HELPFUL LINKS
• IRS Online Account (Individuals)
• IRS Identity Verification / Registration Help
NEXT STEP
Once your IRS Online Account is active, we can send a digital authorization request for your online approval, if needed. Contact our office if you have questions.
Abeles and Hoffman, P.C.
