Understanding Third-Party Logons


How Do I...

Add a new logon?

Add a third-party access logon?

Change the access type or active status of a logon?

Change the access level of a logon?

Allow/disallow additional logons?

Allow/disallow third-party logons?

Set default access levels for new logons?

An organization may allow non-employees, such as accountants, tax preparers, or payroll service providers, to access the organization's tax accounts. These non-employees would each have their own unique logon. Non-employee logons for a taxpayer are called third-party logons.

How does it work?

You must specifically allow third-party logons on your accounts. Click here for instructions on how to allow third-party access. A third party will use his or her own unique logon and will be able to view all accounts to which he or she has access via the single logon.

What levels of access can third parties have?

The Master logon has complete control over the level of access a third party has to your tax accounts. Each account has an independent access level that can be set for each third-party logon. The following access can be granted for third-party logons:

Will I know if someone gains access to my accounts?

Yes.  A message will be sent to the Master account anytime a change is made to your third party settings or if a third party adds access to your account(s).