On August 28, 2026, the IRS announced in IR-2026-102 that taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals can use a growing collection of IRS.gov tools to securely complete common federal tax tasks online.
What Individuals Can Do Online
An IRS Individual Online Account lets taxpayers access personal tax information and handle several tasks after signing in. Depending on the account and available records, users can:
- View balances by tax year and payment history
- Make same-day payments or schedule payments from a bank account
- Access transcripts and available information-return documents, including Forms W-2 and certain Forms 1099
- Check the status of a refund or amended return
- View digital IRS notices
- Request an Identity Protection PIN
- Review and electronically sign certain authorization requests from tax professionals
The IRS also offers a refund tracker that does not require an online-account sign-in. Availability and processing timelines vary by filing method and return.
Business Tax Account Features
The IRS says eligible users may use Business Tax Account to view business information, balances, payment history, transcripts, notices, and certain reports. They may also be able to make federal tax deposits or other payments and manage access for authorized users.
Business Tax Account supports several types of businesses and organizations, including qualifying sole proprietors, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations. Eligibility and available features depend on the entity type and the user’s role. The IRS says the account is not yet available to LLCs that file as sole proprietors with Schedule C or Schedule F.
Other IRS Self-Service Tools
The release also points taxpayers and tax professionals to tools for specific tasks, including:
- Tax Pro Account for certain authorization requests and taxpayer relationships
- Get Transcript for tax-return and account records
- Direct Pay for payments from a bank account
- Online Payment Agreement for eligible payment-plan requests
- The Tax Withholding Estimator and Interactive Tax Assistant
Start from IRS.gov rather than links in unexpected emails or messages. Check the requirements and instructions for the specific tool before relying on it for a filing, payment, or authorization task.
Why It Matters for Schedule C Filers
A qualifying sole proprietor may be able to use both an Individual Online Account and Business Tax Account for different purposes. An LLC filing as a sole proprietor with Schedule C or Schedule F cannot currently use Business Tax Account. IRS account data and transcripts can help with reconciliation, but they do not replace complete business books or supporting documents for income and deductions.
Simple-C helps Schedule C filers organize business income, expenses, and supporting records — providing a bookkeeping record to compare with relevant IRS account information.
This article provides general information, not tax advice. IRS online-tool eligibility and available features can change and may depend on the user or entity. Confirm current details on IRS.gov.