On April 6, 2026, the IRS announced a major expansion of its Business Tax Account (BTA), the agency’s secure online self-service portal for eligible businesses and organizations.
The expansion added:
- Partnerships
- Federal, state, and local government entities
- Indian tribal governments
- Tax-exempt organizations
These newly eligible entities joined sole proprietors, S corporations, and C corporations already able to access the platform.
What Can You Do in a Business Tax Account?
Available features depend on the type of entity and the user’s role. The IRS lists capabilities such as:
- Viewing balances and details by tax year
- Making certain payments and viewing payment history
- Reading select notices and letters
- Viewing eligible tax transcripts
- Requesting a tax compliance check
- Seeing the business name and address on file
Some users can manage access for designated users or respond to certain authorization requests.
Can a Schedule C Filer Use It?
Some sole proprietors can register for a Business Tax Account, but eligibility is more specific than simply filing Schedule C.
The IRS says a sole proprietor must:
- Have a Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number
- Have an employer identification number (EIN)
- File Schedule C or Schedule F
There is an important limitation: Business Tax Account is not yet available for limited liability companies that file as sole proprietors with Schedule C or Schedule F.
Business Tax Account vs. Individual Online Account
Do not confuse the Business Tax Account with your IRS Individual Online Account.
For a self-employed person, federal estimated income tax payments are personal tax payments. The IRS Individual Online Account lets you make and view payments, including estimated tax payments. The Business Tax Account focuses on eligible business obligations and features.
You may need both accounts, depending on your situation.
What About Partnerships?
Business Tax Account is now available for partnerships that file Form 1065. The IRS explains that access and features depend on the person’s role. For example, an individual partner can have limited access to details for tax years with a Schedule K-1 on file.
Check the IRS Business Tax Account page for the current permissions before assuming every partner can perform every task.
How to Get Started
- Go to the official IRS Business Tax Account page.
- Review the section for your entity type and role.
- Sign in or create an ID.me account.
- Confirm which features are available for your account.
Why It Matters
Online access can reduce time spent tracking down balances, payment history, transcripts, and select notices. For small business owners, that is useful administrative infrastructure.
It does not replace good bookkeeping. Simple-C helps keep Schedule C transactions organized so your records are ready when you file, respond to a notice, or work with a tax professional.
This article provides general information, not tax advice. IRS online account eligibility and features can change. Confirm the current details on IRS.gov.