{"id":13917,"date":"2026-10-06T23:17:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T23:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/?p=13917"},"modified":"2026-10-07T01:19:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T01:19:15","slug":"new-irs-app-gives-taxpayers-a-new-way-to-access-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/06\/new-irs-app-gives-taxpayers-a-new-way-to-access-services\/","title":{"rendered":"New IRS app gives taxpayers a new way to access services"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"swt-quick-answer\">\n<h2>Quick answer<\/h2>\n<p>The IRS app is free. Existing IRS2Go users receive it through the app update process; use official IRS links rather than unsolicited download messages.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>Taxpayers now have a new way to securely access IRS tools and account services through their mobile devices. The new IRS app has replaced the former IRS2Go app. There are several features and self-service options available to help taxpayers access their tax information with ease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key app features for taxpayers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check refund and amended-return status<\/li>\n<li>View available balance information<\/li>\n<li>Make payments and review payment activity<\/li>\n<li>View select notices and letters<\/li>\n<li>Access available tax records and transcripts<\/li>\n<li>Manage certain profile and communication preferences<\/li>\n<li>Access an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to get the official IRS app<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The IRS app is free and available through the Apple App Store and Google Play.<\/li>\n<li>Current IRS2Go users do not need to download a separate app.<\/li>\n<li>Users with automatic updates enabled will receive the IRS app through the normal update process.<\/li>\n<li>Taxpayers can also visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/help\/app\">IRS App<\/a> on IRS.gov for verified links and additional information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The IRS app does not replace IRS.gov or IRS online accounts<\/strong><br \/>\nThe IRS app is an expansion of mobile access to selected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/payments\/online-account-for-individuals\">IRS Individual Online Account<\/a> services but <strong>doesn\u2019t replace<\/strong> IRS.gov or IRS online accounts. IRS.gov will continue to provide comprehensive tax information, guidance, forms, tools and services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beware of fake IRS apps or links<\/strong><br \/>\nTaxpayers should use verified IRS links or the official IRS app listings and be cautious of look-alike apps, advertisements and unsolicited messages claiming to provide access to IRS accounts.<\/p>\n<p>The IRS won\u2019t ask taxpayers to provide sensitive personal or financial information through an unsolicited text, email, or pop-up message. Taxpayers who are unsure whether a message or app is legitimate should avoid clicking unsolicited links and use verified resources to locate the official app.<\/p>\n<p>If taxpayers suspect scams or other tax-related wrongdoing, they can submit a confidential tip <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/irs-launches-new-web-page-to-streamline-tax-fraud-and-scam-reporting\">through the online fraud reporting tool<\/a> using a smartphone, tablet, or computer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/help\/report-fraud\">IRS.gov\/submitatip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Human review note: If any links or phrasing require updating to reflect current IRS branding or official app pages, adjust accordingly. --><\/p>\n<section>\n<h2>Source and next steps<\/h2>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/new-irs-app-gives-taxpayers-a-new-way-to-access-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IRS announcement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/blog\/\">Explore SWT tax resources<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sexworkertaxes.com\/index.php\/contact\/\">contact SWT for help with your situation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn what the new IRS app can do, how existing IRS2Go users get it, and how to find official download links while avoiding scams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[6,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sex-workers","category-irs"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - 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