Tax Debt Live: The IRS Can Take Your Passport at $66,000 (And a Former Mafia Boss Just Taught Me)

This week on Tax Debt Live: Last Saturday I drove to Los Angeles and handed my book to Michael Franzese. Former Mafia capo. Colombo crime family. The man Fortune Magazine ranked number 18 on their list of the most powerful mob bosses in America. He picked it up, smiled, and asked if he could keep it. He signed a wine bottle for me before I left. The label read: "Circumstances don't define you. Your decisions do." That line now belongs to every client I have. We also cover two things that happened this week you need to hear. First: a prospect called me after an IRS Revenue Officer walked into his office. In person. Unannounced. By the time that happens, you are no longer choosing your timeline. Second: the $66,000 number most people have never heard of. In 2026, if your IRS debt crosses that threshold, the IRS can certify your account to the State Department. They can deny your passport. Revoke it. Block your renewal. Most people find out standing at an airport. There is one move that stops it. It has to happen before the certification letter arrives. Andrew is back from his cruise in Mexico. The Collector did not take the week off. Neither did we. Carlos Samaniego, EA TaxDebtConsultant.com 909-570-1103 Andrew Samaniego, EA andrewsamaniego.com