Can I Get an IRS Online Account?

Yes — you can create a free IRS online account at irs.gov/account to view your tax transcripts, payment history, current balance, notices, and prior-year return information. You'll need to verify your identity through ID.me, which requires a government-issued photo ID and a selfie. Once verified, your account gives you a one-stop view of your entire tax history and lets you make payments, set up installment agreements, and respond to certain notices electronically. Setting up your account before you have a problem — like a balance due or audit — makes it much easier to respond quickly. The IRS is continually expanding online account features.