If you owe delinquent back taxes, the IRS can take steps to revoke your passport. The IRS sends a certification to the agency that issues passports, which can lead to revocation or denial. Taxpayers are typically notified by mail, and the action also appears on IRS account transcripts. For anyone planning to travel, unresolved tax debt can quietly interfere with those plans. IRS Help works with individuals to review IRS transcripts, confirm whether a passport certification has been issued, and explain what the IRS requires to regain compliance. Once compliance is addressed, IRS Help helps identify resolution options that may allow the passport issue to be lifted under IRS guidelines.