The Certification Program
Since 2018, the IRS can certify taxpayers with seriously delinquent tax debt to the State Department, which can deny, revoke, or limit passports. For Sarasota residents who travel internationally, whether for leisure, business, or to visit family, this creates an urgent reason to resolve outstanding tax debt.
Exemptions
Debts in installment agreements, CNC status, pending CDP hearings, or pending OICs are exempt. The fastest way to resolve a certification is to enter one of these statuses. A tax attorney can often resolve the certification within days for Sarasota residents with urgent travel needs.
If you travel internationally from Sarasota, unresolved tax debt puts your passport at risk. Entering a resolution program removes that risk.