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US – April 2026 The IRS may add new features to the BTA in the future. Thosefeatures may save your organization steps in dealing with theIRS and allow for quicker access to information than can beobtained by phone. In early April, the Internal Revenue Service(IRS) expanded access to its online businesstax account (BTA) portal to include tax-exemptorganizations. For additional information about BTAs, please visit theIRS’official website. Remember to keep your log-in informationsecure, but available to more than one officer or director. You can access the IRS’s news release here:Business TaxAccount. We encourage our tax-exempt organization clientsto consider establishing a BTA and granting access toappropriate organization officers. Use of the BTA may simplifydealings with the IRS and allow you to avoid mailings to theIRS, as well as long waits on phone lines. Contacts George SchutzerSenior Partner, Washington DCT +1 202 457 5273E george.schutzer@squirepb.com The BTA is a secure, centralized platform that allows eligibleusers to manage their federal tax responsibilities online. It hasbeen available in the past to certain business entities. The IRS requires a designated official (DO) to register onbehalf of the organization. The IRS website says that thefollowing are eligible DOs of a tax-exempt organization: Stacey GrundmanSenior Attorney, Washington DCT +1 202 457 6178E stacey.grundman@squirepb.com •An officer of the organization (president, vice president,treasurer, secretary, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ChiefFinancial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO)) •A board chairperson•A trustee of a trust Joseph SchickAssociate, ColumbusT +1 614 365 2319E joseph.schick@squirepb.com The DO can authorize other designated users to accesscertain functions within the BTA platform for additional easeand convenience. Organizations should evaluate internallywho should have access and how the platform fits intoexisting controls and procedures. Sierra WilliamsAssociate, CincinnatiT +1 513 361 1265E sierra.williams@squirepb.com Mitch ThompsonPartner, ClevelandT +1 216 479 8794E mitch.thompson@squirepb.com Once your organization has BTA access, you can, among otherthings: •See the business name and address and other informationon file with the IRS•View tax balances, make payments and see paymenthistory•View eligible transcripts, such as payroll and income•Request a tax compliance check•Download select digital notices