The IRS announced that authorized tax professionals can now make certain payments on behalf of their business clients through Tax Pro Account. (IR-2026-134) Tax professionals previously could view business clients’ balances and payment activity in Tax Pro Account but could not a make payment on their behalf.
Authorized tax professionals can now make the following payments on behalf of business clients:
- Full or partial balance;
- Amended return;
- Proposed tax assessment; and
- Federal tax deposit.
Tax professionals must have the appropriate authorization for the client and tax matters involved.