Yes — in certain situations, the IRS can notify the U.S. Department of State to deny, revoke, or limit a taxpayer’s passport because of unpaid federal tax debt.
This typically applies when a taxpayer has “seriously delinquent tax debt,” which is currently more than approximately $65,000, including penalties and interest. Once certified, the State Department may deny a new passport application, refuse a renewal request, or place restrictions on an existing passport.
Many taxpayers are surprised to learn that unpaid tax balances can eventually affect international travel. In most cases, the IRS will first issue multiple notices and […]