How to Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication

The IRS recommends adding an additional layer of security to your account, here's how!

Stephanie Glanville | October 9, 2024 | Read time: 3 minute(s) | How-To, IRS Updates, TaxBandits Features | No Comments

Extra security on your information is always a good thing. The IRS strongly suggests that Business Owners and CPAs enable Two-Factor Authentication to reduce fraudulent activity.

This is required to enable Two-Factor Authentication as soon as an account is created.

To set up your Two-Factor Authentication, you can follow these steps.

Once you’ve signed in, click the gray circle in the upper right corner:

Click “Two Factor Authentication”:

Click ‘Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Enter your mobile phone number.

Select the Country if needed, and click ‘Get Code.’

Once you receive the code, put the 6-digit code into the boxes provided and click Verify.

Set up the Authenticator App

Download an Authenticator App as an alternate verification option. Recommended apps are Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy, 2FA Authenticator, and LastPass.

Scan the QR code on your mobile device.

Once you have downloaded one of the apps, scan the QR code provided on TaxBandits:

Enter the code from the Authenticator App and Click Verify.

Download Recovery Codes

If you lose access to the authenticator app or phone number, download the recovery codes and use them to access your account.

Click Download Codes & Finish

If you can’t scan the code, add the account details provided next to the QR code to the app.

Enter the code provided on the app:

Once Two-Factor Authentication is enabled

Each time you sign in to your TaxBandits account, you will be prompted to enter a 6-digit code from the app you downloaded and click verify to continue.

The code will change every time you log in for extra security.

If needed, you can remember your device and browser for 30 days.