Technically, the IRS can’t take your passport. But the IRS can start the process that leads to the State Department restricting your passport. But – that’s only if you owe a large amount of taxes and you’re not in an agreement to pay the IRS.

How much do you have to owe the IRS to be denied a passport?

According to the IRS, you will not be able to renew or apply for a passport if you are considered to owe “seriously delinquent” back taxes in the amount of $53,000 or more. Based on these conditions, the State Department can also revoke your current passport.

Can you be denied a passport if you owe taxes?

If you have seriously delinquent tax debt, the law authorizes the IRS to certify that debt to the State Department for action. The State Department may deny your passport application or revoke your current passport.

Can a person with a delinquent tax debt get a passport?

If you have seriously delinquent tax debt, the law authorizes the IRS to certify that debt to the State Department for action. The State Department generally will not issue a passport to you after receiving certification from the IRS.

How does IRS passport revocation for tax debt restricts travel?

If you have seriously delinquent tax debt, IRC § 7345 authorizes the IRS to certify that debt to the State Department for action. The State Department generally will not issue a passport to you after receiving certification from the IRS.

What do I need to get my passport back from the IRS?

And, you must provide the following documents to the IRS: Proof of travel. This can be a flight itinerary, hotel reservation, cruise ticket, international car insurance or other document showing location and approximate date of travel or time-sensitive need for a passport.

When to ask the State Department to revoke your passport?

For example, the IRS may recommend revocation if the IRS had reversed your certification because of your promise to pay, and you failed to pay. The IRS may also ask the State Department to revoke your passport if you could use offshore activities or interests to resolve your debt but choose not to.