Upgraded IRS app broadens mobile access to IRS accounts
Individual taxpayers can now make payments and access their IRS correspondence and available records from their mobile devices outside of IRS.gov, the IRS has announced.
The new IRS app, released on Sept. 25, 2026, replaces the IRS2Go app while expanding its functionality. Current IRS2Go users with automatic updates enabled will receive the new IRS app through the normal update process. New users can download the app through the Apple App Store and Google Play.
The app expands access to individual services only; business taxpayers and tax professionals must continue accessing Business Tax Account and Tax Pro Account through IRS.gov.
What taxpayers can access through the new IRS mobile app
According to the IRS, in addition to the refund status and free-service-locator features previously available through IRS2Go, the new app offers access to additional account information and self-service functions, including:
- Amended-return status
- Available balance information
- Payments and payment activity
- Select IRS notices and letters
- Available tax records and transcripts
- Certain profile and communication preferences
- Identity Protection PINs
The IRS has described the current release as a starting point and expects to expand app capabilities over time. The IRS.gov website remains the primary source for broader tax information, forms, guidance, tools and services not currently available through the app. Individual Online Account, Business Tax Account and Tax Pro Account platforms also remain available through the website.
Balancing convenience against online security
The most immediate value of the new app is convenience. Having selected notices, balance information, payment activity and records accessible from a mobile device and being able to promptly review IRS communications can help taxpayers and their advisors respond more efficiently to IRS notices. The IRS notes that standard tax record retention requirements, instructions and deadlines will still apply.
As a security measure, the IRS specifically warns taxpayers to use verified IRS links or official app listings and to be wary of look-alike applications, advertisements and unsolicited messages claiming to provide access to IRS accounts. The agency says it will not seek sensitive personal or financial information through an unsolicited text, email or pop-up message.
Traditional tax assistance is still available
For matters that move beyond routine self-service, the IRS continues to offer telephone and in-person assistance. Your tax advisor can help you respond to IRS correspondence, reconcile account information with tax filings and records, and determine the appropriate response when a matter requires analysis or representation before the IRS.
