Why Create An IRS Online Account?

An IRS Online Account lets taxpayers securely access their

• personal tax information, including tax return transcripts

• payment history

• certain notices

• prior year adjusted gross income (AGI) and power of attorney information.

Filers can log in to verify if their name and address are correct. They should notify IRS if their address has changed. They must notify the Social Security Administration of a legal name change to avoid a delay in processing their tax return.