Passport Revocation

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Reddit IRS Passport Revocation (2025): CP508C Guide

Reading Reddit about IRS passport revocation can feel like a firehose. This 2025 CP508C guide distills real threads into a step-by-step plan: what actually triggers certification, how IA/OIC/CNC or full pay gets you decertified, realistic timelines (~30 days), and when to request an expedite for imminent travel—so you can move with confidence.

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IRS Passport Revocation: Definitive Guide, Part IV – FAQ

In this final section, we bring everything together with a 25-question FAQ that answers what most taxpayers can’t find anywhere else: how fast the IRS decertifies after payment, whether dual citizens are affected, and why partial pay installment agreements can save your passport even if you still owe six figures. You’ll also find a practical roadmap — the exact sequence I use with clients in crisis — and closing advice from a CPA who’s handled thousands of IRS cases. If CP508C is in your mailbox today, this section gives you the step-by-step survival plan to keep your freedom to travel.

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IRS Passport Revocation: 2025 Definitive Guide, Part III

Passport revocation for tax debt isn’t just theory — it’s happening to expats, entrepreneurs, retirees, and even airline crew. In this section, I break down your legal options to challenge certification in court, why litigation is rarely the fastest solution, and how different groups are affected in real life. You’ll also see the most common myths debunked — like why paying below the threshold won’t help — and real case studies from clients who almost lost their freedom to travel. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can sue the IRS or the State Department, how long CP508C really gives you, or what “Currently Not Collectible” status can do for retirees abroad, this is the practical guidance you won’t find on most websites.

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IRS Passport Revocation – 2025 Definite Guide – Part II

5. The State Department’s Role: What Happens After IRS Certification Once the IRS certifies your debt under §7345, the ball moves to the U.S. Department of State (DOS). This is where passport consequences become real. Application Denial If you apply for a new passport or a renewal, the State Department will check your name against

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IRS Passport Revocation – 2025 definitive guide – Part1

Introduction: Why This Matters For most Americans, the passport is more than a travel document — it’s a lifeline. It allows businesspeople to manage global operations, families to maintain international ties, and professionals abroad to continue careers. The idea that the IRS can interfere with that freedom shocks many. But since 2015, Internal Revenue Code

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