Why You Should Set Up Your IRS Online Account (And How It Helps You!)
To make managing your federal taxes easier and more convenient, we recommend setting up your IRS Online Account at the IRS website:
👉 https://www.irs.gov/payments/online-account-for-individuals IRS
An IRS Online Account gives you direct, secure access to your own tax information — no waiting on hold or digging through old paper notices. Think of it like online banking for your tax records.
✅ Key Benefits You’ll Get
With your online account you can:
📊 View Your Tax Details Anytime
See your current balance due by tax year
Check payment history (past 5 years)
Track scheduled or pending payments IRS+1
💳 Make or Manage Payments
Pay your balance directly and schedule future payments
Review payment plan details or set up a payment plan if needed IRS
📁 Access Tax Records & Notices
View and download tax return transcripts and other records
See select IRS letters or notices digitally — so nothing gets lost in the mail IRS
👩💼 Control Who Can Help You
Approve and sign Power of Attorney or Tax Information Authorization requests from your tax pro without paper forms IRS
🔐 Extra Security & Identity Protection
Get alerts for account activity
You can request an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) — a 6-digit code that helps protect against tax-related identity theft Ladder Up
🚀 How to Sign Up (Quick Tutorial)
Getting started is free and secure. Here’s the basic process:
Go to https://www.irs.gov/payments/online-account-for-individuals and click Sign in or create an online account. IRS
Select Create an Account when prompted. support.seghettiwaxler.com
You’ll be guided through identity verification. The IRS uses a secure system (ID.me) to confirm your identity, which could include providing:
Your email address and a strong password
A photo of your driver’s license or passport
A quick selfie with your smartphone or webcam for security IRS
Once verified, log in anytime to view your tax account, make payments, or download records.
Tip: Use an email you check regularly, and store your login info in a secure password manager.
