The IRS announced on 9 February 2026 an expansion of Tax Pro Account with business-level digital capabilities, allowing designated representatives at tax firms to manage Centralised Authorisation File relationships, link business CAF numbers to EINs, view taxpayer information, and withdraw authorisations—extending digital services beyond sole practitioners to business entities.
The Internal Revenue Service announced on 9 February 2026 a new expansion of Tax Pro Account, introducing business-level digital capabilities for tax professionals who work in tax-preparation companies, accounting firms, or other organisations.
The latest enhancements give tax-professional businesses greater visibility and control over their Centralised Authorisation File relationship, helping organisations that serve larger numbers of taxpayers manage authorisations more efficiently while reducing paper-based processes. These updates establish the digital foundation for future expansions supporting tax professionals. Sole proprietorships and other businesses that do not use CAF systems are not impacted by this change.
“This taxpayer favourable change will improve the way tax-professional businesses serve their clients,” said IRS CEO Frank J. Bisignano. “The improvement demonstrates that the IRS continues investing in technology improvements that reduce paper submissions, streamline taxpayer interactions, and expand self-service digital options.”
What’s new in this release
This release allows designated business representatives to:
- Manage business CAF access, including specifying which employees are authorised to act under the business CAF.
- Link the business CAF number to the company’s Employer Identification Number through their Tax Pro Account.
- View taxpayer information associated with the business CAF within the scope of active authorisations.
- View and withdraw active authorisations on behalf of the tax professional business.
Building on enhancements delivered in 2023 and 2024 that expanded digital authorisation management and “act on behalf of” capabilities for individual clients, this release extends Tax Pro Account beyond sole practitioners to support tax professionals who operate as part of a business entity using a business CAF number.
About Tax Pro Account
Launched in July 2021, Tax Pro Account provides individual tax professionals with a secure, intuitive digital experience to:
- Manage authorisation relationships with taxpayers.
- Link or request individual CAF numbers.
- View taxpayer information, including balance due, payment activity, and audit status.
- Make payments or create payment plans on behalf of individual taxpayers.
