Compliance
State of Digital Access for Businesses: New IRS Features You Should Use
IRS enhancements to the Business Tax Account and the new digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report are helping businesses and individuals gain safer, faster access to tax records abroad and at home.
By NomadicTax Research Team • 5-8 min read • August 22, 2026
## IRS Is Expanding Digital Tools for Businesses
The IRS recently announced that **Business Tax Accounts (BTA)** are more powerful and user-friendly. Eligible businesses and organizations can now:
- View and download a variety of digital IRS notices (e.g. CP081B, CP211A, CP134R) through BTA.
- Download an EIN verification notice (Notice CP575) to quickly confirm identity at banks, a role traditionally filled by older letter 147C.
- Check or make payments toward payment plans, schedule payments up to one year in advance, and see payment plan details.
- Access transcripts for payroll, income, excise tax returns, review business name/address info, and manage authorized users.
([irs.gov](https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/business-tax-account-gives-eligible-taxpayers-more-secure-convenient-ways-to-manage-federal-tax-obligations-online?utm_source=openai))
## For Individuals & Employers: Tax Compliance Report Goes Digital
Another recent rollout is the **Digitally Authenticated Tax Compliance Report** through the IRS Individual Online Account. Key benefits include:
- A secure digital certificate confirming authenticity.
- A downloadable version you can share with lenders, agencies, etc., without risking tampering or identity theft.
- On-demand access anytime. ([irs.gov](https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-launches-digitally-authenticated-tax-compliance-report?utm_source=openai))
## Actionable Advice
- **Sign up for BTA** if your entity is eligible. Ensure the Designated Official trusts the platform and credentials.
- **Collect and retain EIN verification (CP575)** so identity issues at banks or financial institutions are smoother.
- **Use the digital Tax Compliance Report** instead of paper—speeds up background checks, loan applications, compliance checks. Document your tax compliance proactively.
## Use Case Example: A Digital-Friendly Startup
A U.S. startup with remote operations wants to open a bank account and prove it has no tax lien or issues. Previously, an EIN letter and tax transcripts could take weeks. Now, they log into BTA: obtain CP575 digitally, pull recent notice transcripts, download compliance report with digital certificate—all within hours. Saves time, reduces risk.
## Implications & Cautionary Notes
- **Security matters**: Ensure access to these accounts is tightly controlled via multi-factor authentication due to sensitive data.
- **IRS backlog risk**: Even with digital tools, processing delays might affect notice generation or account setups.
**Bottom line**: IRS digital expansions make compliance and verification much easier for businesses and individuals—take advantage now to streamline your operations.