It is now possible to contact the IRS using an online account (instead of having to contact them by phone) to find out the status of a payment or to request tax transcripts.

Creating an online account with the IRS is beneficial as it enables taxpayers to:

• View current balance and details (this information is updated daily)
• View payment history for the past 18 months
• Obtain tax records online via “Get Transcript” tool
• View information from your current tax return as originally filed
• Pay taxes owed by bank account or credit card
• Establish an online payment agreement

Visit this link to Create or View Your Account

While creating an account should take no more than fifteen minutes, you will need a mobile phone ready to obtain a confirmation code via text message along with the following information on hand:

Basic Information Required to Create Account (as found on most recent Tax Return)

• Full Name
• Email
• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number
• Tax Filing Status
• Current Address

Financial Information to Verify Identity (One of the Following)

• Credit Card
• Student Loan
• Mortgage or Home Equity Loan
• Auto Loan