Tax Pros Stay Ready so you don't have to get ready
The IRS urges qualified tax professionals to set up an IRS Tax Pro Account and encourages taxpayers to access their IRS Individual Online Account. When both have accounts, they can complete online third-party authorizations, such as powers of attorney and tax information authorizations, entirely online. This helps reduce processing times and eliminates the need to fax, mail, or upload documents. To approve an authorization request, the taxpayer logs into their IRS Individual Online Account, checks a box, and submits the authorization request to the IRS. Most authorizations are processed immediately, though some may take up to 48 hours. Tax Pro Account Through TPA, the tax professional can also view their client’s individual tax information and act on behalf of them. Using TPA, tax professionals can: - Request and receive an individual CAF number online, in real time. - Withdraw active authorizations instantly. - Make payments, set up or manage payment plans, and view taxpayer information within the scope of an authorization. IRS Individual Online Account With an IRS Individual Online Account, taxpayers can securely access their federal tax information and receive notifications from their tax professional.