IRS.gov Password Requirements and Generator
Password Rules for IRS.gov
- Length: At least 14 characters
- Uppercase letters required (A-Z)
- Lowercase letters required (a-z)
- Numbers required (0-9)
- Special characters required
- Note: Requirements found in IRS Publication 1075, Section 4.7 (IA-5): passwords must include a minimum of fourteen characters and a mixture of at least one numeric, one special character, one uppercase and one lowercase letter. Additional pages reference minimum 8 characters for some systems, but Pub. 1075 requirement of 14 characters is the most authoritative official standard.
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Detailed Requirements
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Length | 14 characters |
| Uppercase Required | Yes |
| Lowercase Required | Yes |
| Numbers Required | Yes |
| Symbols Required | Yes |
| Notes | Requirements found in IRS Publication 1075, Section 4.7 (IA-5): passwords must include a minimum of fourteen characters and a mixture of at least one numeric, one special character, one uppercase and one lowercase letter. Additional pages reference minimum 8 characters for some systems, but Pub. 1075 requirement of 14 characters is the most authoritative official standard. |
Rules last verified: June 25, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions about IRS.gov
- What are the password requirements for IRS.gov?
- For IRS.gov, passwords must be at least 14 characters, and you must include an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, a number, a symbol.
- How long should my IRS.gov password be?
- IRS.gov requires a minimum of 14 characters. Aim for 16+ characters for strong security.
- Does IRS.gov allow special characters in passwords?
- IRS.gov requires at least one special character.
- How do I generate a strong password for IRS.gov?
- Use the password generator on this page — it's already configured to match IRS.gov's rules. Click "Generate Password" and copy the result. For maximum security pick a length of 16 or more.
- Is the PassTailor generator safe to use for IRS.gov?
- Yes. Passwords are generated entirely in your browser using the cryptographically secure Web Crypto API. Nothing is sent to our servers and nothing is stored.
