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.”

What can taxpayers do with the new IRS mobile app?

For more than a decade, IRS2Go has helped taxpayers check refund status and find free filing resources. The new IRS mobile app replaces IRS2Go and expands those capabilities with secure access to select account information and self-service options.

Taxpayers can now securely sign in to the official IRS app and access selected account information and self-service options, including:

  • Check refund and amended-return status
  • View available balance information
  • Make tax payments and review payment activity
  • View select IRS notices and letters
  • Access available tax records and transcripts
  • Manage certain profile and communication preferences
  • Access an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)

The IRS will continue expanding the app with new capabilities and services over time.

How to download the official IRS app

The IRS app is free and available through the Apple App Store and Google Play. Current IRS2Go users do not need to download a separate app. Users with automatic updates enabled will receive the IRS app through the normal update process.

Taxpayers can also visit the IRS App on IRS.gov for verified links and additional information.

Does the IRS app replace IRS.gov or IRS Online Account?

No. The new IRS app does not replace IRS.gov or the IRS online accounts. The IRS app expands secure mobile access to selected IRS Individual Online Account services.

IRS.gov continues to provide comprehensive tax information, guidance, forms, tools and services. IRS Individual Online Account, Business Tax Account and Tax Pro Account will continue to be available through IRS.gov, while the IRS app initially extends selected Individual Online Account features only.

Telephone and in-person assistance also remain available for taxpayers who need individualized help or whose issues cannot be resolved through self-service.

How to avoid fake IRS apps and scams

Taxpayers should make sure they are downloading the official IRS app by using verified IRS links or the official IRS app listings in the Apple App Store and Google Play. They should also be cautious of look-alike apps, advertisements and unsolicited messages claiming to provide access to IRS accounts.

The IRS will not ask taxpayers to provide sensitive personal or financial information through an unsolicited text, email, or pop-up message. If taxpayers are unsure whether an IRS message or app is legitimate, they should avoid clicking unsolicited links and use verified IRS resources to locate the official app.

 

Disclaimer:

The content of this article has been adapted from the original IRS publication, “IRS launches new mobile app, expanding digital services for taxpayers” and revised for enhanced search engine visibility and Q&A search compatibility. The underlying information and guidance remain unchanged.