The Internal Revenue Service announced on August 6, 2026, significant expansions to its Business Tax Account (BTA), giving eligible businesses and organizations new ways to manage federal tax obligations online through digital notices, payment plan visibility, and Offer in Compromise submission capabilities.
Users now have access to an expanding library of digital IRS notices, with recently added notices including CP081B (We May Have a Refund for You), CP211A (Application to file extension of time approved), and CP134R (Federal tax deposits discrepancy—Due a Refund), according to the IRS announcement (IR-2026-87). Designated officials can download an EIN verification notice, Notice CP575, which can be used instead of Letter 147C at banks and financial institutions.
The platform also introduced new payment management features. Eligible taxpayers can now view an existing payment plan’s balance and other details, make payments toward that plan, and submit payments for an Offer in Compromise to settle tax debts for less than the full amount owed. The account also allows users to store multiple bank accounts in an online “wallet” to manage tax payments.
The August expansion builds on a prior major expansion announced in April 2026, when the IRS extended BTA access to partnerships, federal and state government entities, Indian tribal governments, and tax-exempt organizations. That April announcement broadened the platform’s reach to millions of additional entities beyond sole proprietors and corporations. The latest summer update focuses on adding functional features and digital tools to the platform rather than expanding the types of organizations eligible to use it.
IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano framed the expansion as central to the agency’s “digital first initiative.” “By expanding online self-service options, BTA makes it easier for eligible businesses and organizations to manage their federal tax obligations securely and conveniently online without making a phone call or traveling to a physical office,” he said. The agency continues to add features to help taxpayers manage their tax obligations online and reduce the need for paper-based processes, part of a broader modernization effort underway across the IRS.
Eligible taxpayers can currently use BTA if they fall into one of several categories: a sole proprietor with an Employer Identification Number, an individual partner or shareholder with a Social Security number and a Schedule K-1 on file, an S corporation, a C corporation, a federal, state, or local government, an Indian tribal government, or a tax-exempt organization. Depending on their business type and role, users can view tax balances, make payments, schedule payments up to one year in advance, view payment history, request transcripts, and request a tax compliance check.
Sources
- Internal Revenue Service — Official announcement (IR-2026-87, August 6, 2026) of new and expanded features for Business Tax Account users, including digital notices, EIN verification downloads, payment plan visibility, and Offer in Compromise payments.
- Internal Revenue Service — Fact sheet (FS-2026-11, July 2026) detailing expanded features in Business Tax Account for summer 2026, including digital notice repository and payment capabilities.
- Journal of Accountancy — Coverage of April 2026 expansion that extended BTA access to millions of entities including partnerships, government entities, and tax-exempt organizations.
