How an IRS Account Can Be Useful

by | Oct 27, 2025 | Accounting, Tax

At Senter CPA, we’re always looking for ways to help you take more control over your finances—with less stress. One of the best tools available today? Your own IRS Online Account. If you’ve never heard of it—or assumed it was just for tax pros—read on. This free and secure tool gives you direct access to your tax world, and it can be a game-changer when it comes to staying informed, protected, and prepared.

What Is an IRS Online Account?

The IRS Online Account is a secure portal (available at IRS.gov) where you can view your personal tax information in real time. It’s designed to help you track your history, payments, and balances—without needing to wait on hold or dig through past returns.

What You Can Do With It

· View Your Tax Balances:

See how much you owe, what you’ve paid, and whether the IRS owes you. No guesswork, no surprises.

· Access Your Tax Records:

You can download transcripts of past returns, track notices, and verify your filings.

· Make or Schedule Payments:

You can set up payments directly through your IRS account or enroll in a payment plan if needed.

· Get an IP PIN:

Worried about identity theft? You can request and manage your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) right in your account.

· Track Refunds & Notices:

Check refund status, view past notices, and even see when your return was received and processed.

· Monitor Activity:

If you suspect unusual activity or just want peace of mind, your account gives you a secure way to see what the IRS sees.

Why We Recommend It

· Faster answers to your questions without waiting on hold

· Access to documents that help us (your CPA) assist you faster

· Protection against fraud and identity theft

· Transparency into your tax profile

· Convenient tools for staying on top of deadlines and balances

How to Set It Up

1. Visit: https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account

2. Click “Sign in to your Online Account”

3. Either sign in with your ID.me credentials or create a new IRS account

4. Follow the identity verification steps

5. Once set up, explore the dashboard and bookmark the page for future use

Need help walking through it? We’re happy to walk you through the process during your next meeting.

Bonus Tip: Link Your IRS Account to Your Tax Pro

If you’re working with us at Senter CPA, having an IRS account makes it much easier and faster for us to retrieve transcripts, check notices, and keep your records up-to-date. It’s a win-win.

Let’s Make It Easy

Setting up your IRS Online Account takes just a few minutes, and once you’ve got it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. At Senter CPA, we believe that empowered clients make confident decisions—and this is one of the simplest tools to help you get there.

Questions? Reach out anytime. We’re here to make taxes clearer, safer, and a lot less stressful.

 

 

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