Interesting features.

I won't be jumping in right away though.

Almost sounds too good to be true.

IRS Issues Advice To Millions Ahead of Tax Deadline - Newsweek

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is encouraging all taxpayers to create an agency Individual Online Account to securely access tax information and reduce the risk of identity theft ahead of the 2026 filing deadline, which is April 15, 2026, for most taxpayers.

The IRS Individual Online Account

The IRS said, in its official press release, that its Individual Online Account offers taxpayers bank-style convenience and security, which should provide secure access and protection against identity theft.   

It said that an “IRS Online Account for individuals is a tool that makes it easier for you to manage your personal federal taxes. Save time by going online instead of calling and waiting on the phone.”

Taxpayers with an online account can use it to view adjusted gross income, request and access an Identity Protection PIN, check refund and amended‑return status, retrieve wage and income records, approve power of attorney and tax information authorizations, manage language preferences, receive and view digital notices, make and cancel payments, set up or modify payment plans, and check their balances.

With an id.me account I have been to access my IRS records for the past year. The challenge is setting up the the Id.me account. It is multiple steps and an actual video call with an id.me rep. The same day my CPA filed my tax return I was able to confirm the return was being processed. Having access to the IRS.gov site has been helpful.

On 2/5/2026 at 11:25 PM, sqwakvfr said:

I was able to confirm the return was being processed.

There is an app: IRS2Go, which allows you to check the processing of your return.

Website too: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/wmr/

Your id.me "account" allows you to access the mySSA site, and many 'government' webites.

58 minutes ago, bamnutsak said:

There is an app: IRS2Go, which allows you to check the processing of your return.

Website too: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/wmr/

Your id.me "account" allows you to access the mySSA site, and many 'government' webites.

I have used irs2go for years but with irs.gov I was able to confirm the CPA filed the return and the IRS accepted on the day it was filed. I can also my tax record for the past 3 years. Most importantly I know if the IRS has tried ot contact about any past returns. Having access to irs.gov has been beneficial to me. I use id.me to accrss irs.gov.