IRS Adds Digital-First Payment and Notice Features to Business Tax Account

The Internal Revenue Service expanded its Business Tax Account platform on August 6, 2026, adding online tools for notices, employer identification number verification and tax-debt payments.

The changes give eligible businesses access to more federal tax records without relying on paper mail, phone calls or visits to an IRS office. The agency said the platform now serves millions of business entities.

The expansion forms part of the IRS’s Digital First initiative, which seeks to reduce paper-based processes and expand taxpayer self-service options. The new functions are available through the agency’s business tax account portal.

Frank J. Bisignano, the IRS chief executive officer and commissioner of the Social Security Administration, described the portal as a central part of that effort.

"Business Tax Account is a key part of the agency's digital first initiative. By expanding online self-service options, BTA makes it easier for eligible businesses and organizations to manage their federal tax obligations securely and conveniently online without making a phone call or traveling to a physical office."

The statement appeared in IRS release IR-2026-87.

More IRS notices will appear inside the online account

The portal now includes a broader library of notices that users can view and download. Three newly listed notices cover potential refunds, filing extensions and federal tax deposit discrepancies or refunds.

The update also adds digital access to Notice CP575, which confirms a newly assigned Employer Identification Number. Designated officials can download the document directly from the portal.

That electronic copy can replace Letter 147C at banks and financial institutions. Businesses can therefore use the digital verification when opening accounts or seeking loans, according to the IRS announcement.

Businesses can manage tax debts without leaving the portal

Business owners can now see balances for existing payment plans and submit payments through the account. The payment-plan feature puts both information and payment access in the same online location.

Eligible taxpayers can also make payments toward an Offer in Compromise online. An OIC allows taxpayers to settle tax debts for less than the full amount owed.

The tools address separate stages of tax administration. A business can retrieve a notice, confirm its EIN, review a payment-plan balance or make an eligible settlement payment through the same platform.

Access now covers more entity types and K-1 holders

The IRS has expanded access beyond a narrower group of business users. Eligible entities now include sole proprietors with an EIN, S-corporations, C-corporations, partnerships, tax-exempt organizations and tribal governments.

Individual partners or shareholders can access the system with either a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, provided they have a Schedule K-1 on file.

That eligibility can include noncitizen entrepreneurs and immigrant-owned businesses. Digital access to CP575 and online payment tools can reduce delays tied to physical mail and in-person appointments.

The portal is designed for designated officials and eligible taxpayers, rather than every person connected to a business. Access depends on the entity and taxpayer information already held by the IRS.

The IRS released the expansion through two online documents

The agency published the feature announcement as IR-2026-87 on August 6, 2026. It also listed a related fact sheet, FS-2026-11, titled “Summer 2026 Expanded Features for Business Tax Account.”

The expanded account gives businesses a digital route for several routine tasks, but it does not eliminate the underlying federal tax obligations. Users still need to review notices, payment-plan balances and settlement payments carefully before acting.

The new features place notice retrieval and tax-debt payments alongside existing online account functions. The IRS said the goal is to let eligible businesses handle those interactions securely and conveniently online.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional or CPA about your specific situation.