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Notice CP508 - Passport Certification

Type: Passport Denial | Level: critical

IRC Section: IRC § 7345

Response Deadline: 30 days

⚠ Deadline: Your notice will specify the certified amount. To reverse the certification, you must pay the debt in full, enter an installment agreement, or reach an Offer in Compromise. The State Department will not release the restriction until the IRS reverses the certification.

The IRS is threatening your passport. They've certified your tax debt as 'seriously delinquent' to the State Department, which means your passport can be revoked, limited, or denied. If you travel internationally for work or family, this is a crisis. The threshold is $59,000 or more in unpaid federal tax.

A CP508 notifies you that the IRS has certified your seriously delinquent tax debt to the State Department. This certification can result in denial, revocation, or limitation of your U.S. passport. If you already have a passport, it may be restricted or revoked. If you apply for a new passport, it may be denied.

Common Triggers

Resolution Steps

  1. Step 1: Review the certified amount
  2. Step 2: Contact us immediately to discuss resolution
  3. Step 3: Consider a payment plan or Offer in Compromise
  4. Step 4: Don't ignore - passport action pending
  5. Step 5: Resolve debt to remove certification

Common Questions About CP508

How much tax debt triggers passport certification?
The IRS certifies debts of $59,000 or more (adjusted for inflation) as 'seriously delinquent.' This includes tax, penalties, and interest. If your certified debt is below this threshold, your passport should not be affected.
Can I still travel if my passport is certified?
If your passport is restricted, you may only be able to return to the United States — not depart. If it's revoked, you cannot travel internationally at all. The fastest resolution is to pay the debt or enter a payment arrangement that triggers decertification.

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