What can you do in it?
- View balances due, make and schedule payments, and see payment history.
- Download a growing range of digital notices.
- View and download eligible payroll and income transcripts. See business tax transcripts.
- Request a tax compliance check.
- See the business name and address the IRS has on file.
- Depending on role, give access to eligible employees.
Features vary by entity type and the user's role, and the IRS keeps adding them.
Who can use it?
| Entity | Access |
|---|---|
| Sole proprietor with an EIN | The owner |
| S and C corporations | Designated officials |
| Partnerships, including multi-member LLCs | Since April 2026, by role; individual partners get a narrower view |
| Tax-exempt organizations and governments | Since April 2026 |
How do you set it up?
Create or sign in to your IRS online account
With identity verification.
Go to the business tax account page
From IRS.gov.
Add the business
Using its EIN and the information requested to confirm your role.
Review what is shown
Balances, payments and any notices.
Add employees if allowed
For staff who handle payments.
What does it not cover?
It does not file returns. Estimated income tax and self-employment tax of sole proprietors and partners are personal obligations, handled in the individual online account rather than the business account. See estimated quarterly taxes and how to pay the IRS.
Can foreign owners use it?
Online access requires IRS identity verification, which can be difficult without a US Social Security number or US credit history. Foreign owners of US LLCs often rely on a US tax professional with authorization to view the account and transcripts instead. See Form 2848 vs 8821.
How do you keep it secure?
Use your own sign-in, never shared credentials, and give employees their own access where the account allows it. Go to IRS.gov directly rather than following links in emails or texts.
Want help with IRS online access?
We help you set up the business tax account, review what it shows, and act on any balances, notices or missing filings.
Questions people ask
What is the IRS business tax account?
A free online portal where eligible businesses can view balances, make payments, download notices and transcripts, and request compliance checks.
Can partnerships use the IRS business tax account?
Yes, since April 2026, with features depending on the user's role.
Can I file my business return in the business tax account?
No. It is for viewing information and payments, not filing returns.
Where do I pay my estimated taxes as a sole proprietor?
Through your individual online account or other IRS payment options, since they are personal obligations.
Sources
Every fee, date and rule on this page was taken from these official and primary sources.
- IRS: Business tax account
- IRS news release IR-2026-46: Business Tax Account expanded to partnerships and other organizations
- IRS: Your online account
Rules and fees change. If you are reading this long after October 1, 2026, confirm the figures with the source before you rely on them.
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This guide is general information. It is not tax or legal advice for your situation.