The IRS and Your Passport: Can Back Taxes Really Stop You from Traveling?

Episode Summary
In this episode of Resilience and Resolve, tax attorney Lance Drury explains how unpaid tax debt can put your passport at risk. With decades of experience defending individuals and business owners against the IRS, Lance breaks down what qualifies as “seriously delinquent tax debt,” how the IRS works with the State Department to restrict passports, and the practical steps taxpayers can take to protect their right to travel.

Whether you’re planning an international trip, renewing your passport, or simply want to understand the risks of ignoring tax obligations, this episode provides essential insights into avoiding costly mistakes and safeguarding your freedom to travel.

Key Moments
00:01 – Lance Drury explains how tax debt impacts passport renewal and travel rights.
00:03 – The short-term and long-term strategies to protect passports.
00:05 – What qualifies as “seriously delinquent tax debt.”
00:07 – How IRS certifications to the State Department work.
00:08 – Why random audits happen and how expenses raise red flags.
00:10 – Strategies to reverse passport revocation and keep travel rights intact.
00:11 – Lance Drury’s advice for taxpayers with upcoming international trips.

About the Show
Resilience and Resolve is a podcast dedicated to guiding taxpayers through complex IRS challenges with clarity and confidence. Featuring tax attorney Lance Drury, the show offers practical insights to manage tax debt, navigate relief options, and develop effective long-term strategies to achieve financial stability.

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Видео The IRS and Your Passport: Can Back Taxes Really Stop You from Traveling? канала The Law Office of Lance R. Drury