The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently expanded its Business Tax Account (BTA), making it more accessible and feature-rich for a broader range of business taxpayers. This expansion allows Designated Officials (DOs) from C corporations and S corporations to access their business’s tax information online and manage essential tax functions. Here’s what business owners and designated officials need to know about the new BTA features and how they can use them to simplify their tax obligations.

What is the Business Tax Account (BTA)?
The Business Tax Account (BTA) is an online self-service tool that offers business owners, designated officials, and sole proprietors access to essential tax information. It allows users to view their balance due, make payments, manage authorization requests, and obtain transcripts for tax filings, all in one place. Available in both English and Spanish, BTA is part of the IRS’s ongoing efforts to enhance its digital services and streamline tax management for businesses.
What’s New in the Business Tax Account?
In its latest update, the IRS has made BTA available to Designated Officials (DOs) of C corporations. A Designated Official is a person who has the authority to legally bind the corporation—typically individuals holding titles such as President, CEO, CFO, or Treasurer. These individuals can now access and manage their corporation's tax account details through BTA.
New Features Include:
Access to Tax Return Transcripts: DOs can now view tax return, tax account, and entity transcripts for the current year and some previous years.
Making Payments: DOs can pay the corporation’s tax balances and make Federal Tax Deposits (FTDs).
Approving/Rejecting Authorization Requests: DOs and sole proprietors can approve or reject tax transcript authorization requests from lenders via the Income Verification Express Service (IVES), helping speed up the lending process for business owners.
Language Options: Transcripts and account details are now available in Spanish for ease of use among Spanish-speaking business owners.
Who Qualifies to Use BTA?
Designated Officials (DOs): Presidents, Vice Presidents, CFOs, CEOs, and other corporate officers who can legally bind the corporation.
Sole Proprietors: Individuals who have an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and file income on a Schedule C (Form 1040).
Partners and Shareholders: Individual partners and shareholders with both an SSN or ITIN and a Schedule K-1.
Note: Single-member LLCs (SMLLCs) filing on Schedule C (Form 1040) and certain other businesses may not yet have access to BTA, though the IRS plans to expand access in the future.
How to Register as a Designated Official (DO)
If you are a Designated Official (DO) for a C corporation or S corporation, here’s how to gain access to BTA:
Gather Required Documents: Ensure you have the corporation’s EIN, the latest federal tax return (Form 1120 or Form 1120-S), and the business address.
Create or Sign into the Business Tax Account: Use your existing ID.me profile to log into the BTA or create a new profile if needed.
Request a PIN: Upon signing in, you can request a PIN to confirm your identity. This PIN is unique to you and will be sent to the business's official address.
Complete Registration: Once you receive your PIN (within 5-10 business days), use it to complete your registration as a DO.
Benefits of Using BTA
Simplified Payment Management: DOs can view outstanding tax balances and make payments directly through BTA, including Federal Tax Deposits (FTDs).
Tax Filing Transparency: Access tax transcripts and records, which provide a clear view of the corporation’s tax filings and payment history.
Approval of Loan Requests: BTA facilitates the process for lenders to verify business income, allowing business owners to approve or reject authorization requests quickly and easily.
Access to Tax Compliance Information: Business owners can view their tax compliance reports, making it easier to assess the overall status of the corporation’s tax obligations.
How to Get Ready for BTA
To prepare for accessing BTA, business owners and Designated Officials should ensure that all necessary tax records are organized, including:
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Federal tax forms (e.g., Form 1065, Form 1120, or Form 1120-S)
Schedule K-1 (for partners or S corporation shareholders)
The business mailing address from the most recent IRS records
Once you have your records ready, visit the IRS Business Tax Account website to begin the activation process and set up your account.
What’s Coming Next for BTA?
As part of the IRS’s Digital First Initiative, BTA will continue to evolve and become a comprehensive self-service tool for business taxpayers. Future updates will allow even more businesses and entities—including tax-exempt organizations, partnerships, and government agencies—to access BTA. This ongoing expansion aims to further streamline tax management for all types of businesses and make interactions with the IRS more efficient.
Conclusion
The IRS’s expanded Business Tax Account provides C corporations, S corporations, and sole proprietors with valuable tools to manage their tax responsibilities. By registering as a Designated Official, business owners can access vital tax information, make payments, approve loan verification requests, and ensure a smoother, more efficient filing process. With these enhancements, the IRS is empowering businesses with a convenient, secure, and streamlined way to handle their tax obligations.
For more information and to activate your Business Tax Account, visit the IRS Business Tax Account Overview.
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