IRS Rolls Out Updates to Digital Accounts for Tax Professionals

The IRS Wednesday announced 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 organizations.

The latest enhancements give tax-professional businesses greater visibility and control over their Centralized Authorization File (CAF) relationships, helping organizations that serve larger numbers of taxpayers manage authorizations more efficiently while reducing paper-based processes. These updates establish the digital foundation for future expansions supporting tax professionals, the IRS said in a release.

The updates allow designated business representatives to manage business CAF access, link the business CAF number to the company’s Employer Identification ...