Published 6:00 am Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched a new mobile app that replaces IRS2Go, expanding the range of account services taxpayers can securely access from their phones.
Frank J. Bisignano, chief executive officer of the IRS, said the new app is part of the agency’s broader push to modernize its digital services. “The new IRS app puts more services at taxpayers’ fingertips,” Bisignano said. “It advances our digital-first agenda to meet taxpayers how and where they choose to interact with the IRS, whether at home or on the go.”
IRS2Go had let taxpayers check refund status and find free filing resources for more than a decade. The new app builds on that foundation with a wider set of secure, account-specific features. After signing in, taxpayers can check the status of refunds and amended returns, view balance information, make payments and review payment history, view select notices and letters, access available tax records and transcripts, manage certain profile and communication preferences, and retrieve an Identity Protection PIN.
The IRS said it plans to continue adding features and services to the app over time.
The app is free and available through the Apple App Store and Google Play. Current IRS2Go users do not need to download a separate app; those with automatic updates enabled will receive the new app through the normal update process. Verified links and additional information are also available through the IRS app page on IRS.gov.
The agency emphasized that the new app expands access to select features of the IRS Individual Online Account but does not replace IRS.gov or existing IRS online accounts. Full account services, along with Business Tax Account and Tax Pro Account access, will remain available through IRS.gov, and the new app initially offers only select features from the Individual Online Account. Phone and in-person assistance also remain available for taxpayers who need individualized help.
The IRS is urging taxpayers to use verified links or official app store listings and to be cautious of look-alike apps, unsolicited messages, or advertisements claiming to offer access to IRS accounts. The agency noted it will never request sensitive personal or financial information through an unsolicited text, email, or pop-up message, and advised taxpayers who are unsure whether a message or app is legitimate to avoid clicking unsolicited links.
