Create an IRS Individual Online Account today for security and convenience

Written By Dawn Priebe

The Internal Revenue Service encourages all taxpayers to create an IRS Individual Online Account to access their tax account information securely online and to help protect against identity theft and fraud.

With the same convenience as online banking, taxpayers can use the IRS Individual Online Account to:

  • View key tax return information, such as their adjusted gross income.

  • Request an identity protection PIN and access it throughout the year.

  • Check the status of their refund.

  • Confirm the status of their amended return.

  • Get account transcripts, including wage and income records.

  • Approve power of attorney and tax information authorization requests.

  • Edit language preferences and request alternative media.

  • Receive and view over 200 IRS digital notices.

  • Make and cancel payments.

  • Set up or modify payment plans and check their balance.

Access tax documents online

In early 2025, the IRS expanded the IRS Individual Online Account to allow taxpayers to view and download certain tax documents, including:

  • Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.

  • Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement.

  • Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation.

  • Form 1099-DIV, Dividends and Distributions.

  • Form 1099-INT, Interest Income.

  • Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information.

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