The New IRS App Brings Secure Access Directly to Your Phone
The IRS has released a new mobile app that brings several of its online account tools to your phone. Announced on September 25, 2026, the app replaces IRS2Go, which served as the agency's mobile app for more than ten years. IRS2Go was built mainly for checking refund status and finding free filing resources. The new app goes further, giving taxpayers secure access to a selection of features from their IRS Individual Online Account.
What you can do in the app
Once you sign in, the app lets you:
Check the status of your refund or amended return
View your available balance information
Make payments and review your payment activity
View select IRS notices and letters
Access available tax records and transcripts
Update certain profile and communication preferences
Retrieve your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)
The IRS says it plans to add more features over time, though it hasn't shared a timeline.
How to get it
The IRS recommends finding the app through its verified links at irs.gov/help/app or the official App Store and Google Play listings.
Be cautious with look-alike apps, ads, or unsolicited messages that offer access to your IRS account. The IRS notes that it won't ask for sensitive personal or financial information through unsolicited texts, emails, or pop-ups.
If you already have IRS2Go installed with automatic updates turned on, you don't need to download anything new. The IRS app will arrive through your phone's normal update process.
What still lives on IRS.gov
The app is a convenience, not a replacement. IRS.gov remains the home for tax guidance, forms, and the full set of online tools. The Individual Online Account, Business Tax Account, and Tax Pro Account all remain available there.
For business owners, that distinction matters. The app currently covers individual account features only, so anything tied to your business's tax account still runs through IRS.gov. Phone and in-person help also remain available for situations self-service can't resolve.
Questions?
Having your transcripts, notices, and payment history a tap away is helpful. Knowing what they mean for your return is where an advisor comes in. If a notice shows up in the app, or a balance doesn't look the way you expected, HFM's tax team can help you sort out what it means and what to do next. Contact us anytime.
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