How to approve the authorization request on IRS.gov to enable a fast, automated release.
- Sign into https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account. Click Sign in to your Online Account.
- Click Sign in with ID.me. Note: If you don't currently have an IRS account, you can choose Create a New Account and follow the above steps.
- Enter your IRS credentials and click Sign In
- Click Continue to receive a code by phone.
- Enter 6-digit code you received. Click Continue.
- Select the Authorizations tab, then click the Power of Attorney and Tax Information Authorizations option.
- Scroll down to the Online Authorization Request section. Select Approve/Reject for the pending Online Authorization Request.
- Check both boxes under the Sign and Submit section of the request. Click Approve Request.
- Your request is Approved.