HARMON CURRAN NONPROFIT LAW BLOG

On April 6, 2026, the IRS expanded access to Business Tax Accounts to both government entities and tax-exempt organizations. Launched originally in 2023, Business Tax Accounts allow users to access tax-related information and make payments online. Exempt organizations can now access Business Tax Accounts to manage their federal tax compliance obligations online, including to:

• View tax balances and see payment history;
• Download select digital notices;
• View eligible transcripts, such as payroll and income;
• Request a tax compliance check; and
• See the business name and address on file with the IRS.

Designated users can also view information and make payments for a number of tax forms in the Business Tax Accounts.

How to sign up for a Business Tax Account

Exempt organizations will need to identify a Designated Official who will have full access to the Business Tax Account.  The Designated Official must be one of the following:

• An officer of the organization (president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO));
• A Board chairperson; or
• A trustee of a trust.

To sign up on the portal, the Designated Official will need to verify their identity through ID.me using the tax-exempt organization’s:

• Employer identification number (EIN);
• Most recent Form 990 filed;
• Physical or mailing address from the most recent IRS records; and
• At least one or a combination of documents to support authority to legally bind the entity, such as a copy of the tax-exempt organization’s bylaws or a board resolution delegating authority to the Designated Official.

Designated Officials renew their access annually during a six-week period beginning on June 15th.

Designated Officials may also authorize Designated Users from the organization to access the information on the Business Tax Account. Designated Users must be revalidated twice a year in January and June to maintain access.

Designated Officials associated with multiple tax-exempt organizations, such as affiliated organizations described in section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, can access all the affiliated organizations’ information from one Business Tax Account.