What to Do if the IRS Revokes or Denies Your Passport Over Back Taxes
When a taxpayer owes significant back taxes, the consequences can go far beyond penalties and interest. Under federal law, the IRS can certify your tax debt as “seriously delinquent” and request that the U.S. Department of State deny, revoke, or limit your passport. This authority comes from 26 U.S.C. § 7345, which Congress enacted as…