By creating an online account, you can avoid the need to call the IRS for all sorts of questions. And you can make a variety of payments online.

Often overlooked or misunderstood, a tax transcript is a line-by-line history of how the IRS sees your account, and it's where red flags, errors, and silent collection activity first appear.

Creating an online IRS account might raise concerns about data privacy, but understanding who can access your information can help you make an informed decision.

Often overlooked or misunderstood, a tax transcript is a line-by-line history of how the IRS sees your account, and it's where red flags, errors, and silent collection activity first appear.

Often overlooked or misunderstood, a tax transcript is a line-by-line history of how the IRS sees your account, and it’s where red flags, errors, and silent collection activity first appear.

Often overlooked or misunderstood, a tax transcript is a line-by-line history of how the IRS sees your account, and it's where red flags, errors, and silent collection activity first appear.