IRS launches new mobile app, expanding digital services for taxpayers

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New IRS app replaces IRS2Go and lets taxpayers check refunds, make payments, view tax records and access selected Individual Online Account services

ISSUE NUMBER: IR-2026-114

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of the new IRS mobile app, replacing IRS2Go and expanding the agency’s digital services to give taxpayers more ways to securely access IRS tools and account services from their mobile devices. The free IRS app is available through the Apple App Store and Google Play and provides mobile access to selected IRS Individual Online Account services.

“The new IRS app puts more services at taxpayers’ fingertips,” said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano. “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. Our goal is to make IRS services easy to access and more consistent across all of our platforms.” Read more

IRS warns of tax credit scams targeting the tribal community

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Taxpayers and tribal communities should beware of fraudulent schemes

Issue Number: IR-2026-112

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers, tribal communities, businesses and tax professionals about promoters selling fake “Tribal Tax Credits” that do not exist under federal law. Promoters are falsely claiming that these credits can reduce federal tax liabilities or generate refunds.

The IRS confirms that purported Tribal Tax Credits have no basis in federal law and may expose taxpayers to audits, penalties, interest, and potential criminal consequences.

Promoters market these fake credits generically as “Tribal Tax Credits,” “Native American Tax Credits,” “Sovereign Tribal Tax Credits,” or similar names. These tax credits do not exist. Read more

Security Summit closes summer series with data security reminder for tax pros

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IRS Security Summit Warns Tax Professionals About Identity Theft, Data Breaches and Cybersecurity Threats

Week 5 of “Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself” offers tools and advice to help protect sensitive data

Issue Number: IR-2026-111

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today urged tax professionals to stay vigilant against identity theft.

The IRS and Security Summit partners are reminding tax professionals and tax preparers to protect taxpayer data from identity theft, phishing scams, cyberattacks, data breaches and tax-related fraud. The agency recommends a Written Information Security Plan (WISP), multifactor authentication, Identity Protection PINs and immediate breach reporting procedures to help safeguard sensitive taxpayer information. Read more