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1. Services Provided

1.1 General

Redo Tax, through its qualified subcontractors or partners, will facilitate comprehensive services to assist your business in the services we provide under the guidance of qualified lawyers, certified public accountants (CPAs), or other appropriate professionals. The services provided include:

1.11. Evaluation and Qualification Assessment:

We or our partners will conduct a thorough evaluation of you or your business regarding its eligibility for services we provide. This assessment may involve a review of relevant financial, payroll, tax or other documents.

1.12. Tax Legal Advice:

Our subcontractors or partners will provide expert tax advice tailored to your specific circumstances. To ensure your use of our services are optimized, they will analyze the applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines to develop approach strategies.

1.1.3. Claim Preparation and Filing:

Our subcontracted lawyers or CPAs will negotiate, coordinate, and prepare and file the necessary forms on your behalf, as necessary to provide specific services. This includes ensuring compliance with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines.

1.2. Subcontracting:

Redo Tax may, at its discretion, subcontract the services provided under these Terms to qualified lawyers or certified public accountants (CPAs). These subcontractors may assist in providing expert advice, qualification assessments, claim preparation, and filing services on behalf of Redo Tax. The subcontractors shall be bound by confidentiality obligations and maintain the same level of professionalism and expertise as Redo Tax.

1.3. Disclaimer:

Please note that Redo Tax’s services are not a substitute for professional legal or tax advice. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, any guidance or recommendations provided on the Website are for informational purposes only. You should consult with your own legal or tax advisors for specific advice tailored to your circumstances.

2. Engagement and Fees

2.1. Engagement of Subcontractors or Partners:

You acknowledge that Redo Tax may engage subcontractors or partners, including qualified lawyers or CPAs, to assist in providing the services outlined in these Terms. The engagement of subcontractors is for the sole purpose of supporting Redo Tax in delivering the services and may not create any attorney-client or CPA-client relationship between you and the subcontractor.

2.2. Fees:

You acknowledge and agree that Redo Tax subcontractors or partners may charge fees for services provided and that the subcontractor or partners are responsible for outlining fee structures in their engagement agreements with you. Redo Tax is not responsible for setting, guaranteeing, or charging these fees.

3. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the services provided by Redo Tax shall be resolved through mediation or, if necessary, binding arbitration, as described below:

3.1. Mediation:

If a dispute arises, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation facilitated by National Arbitration and Mediation (NAM), a neutral third-party professional. Mediation will be conducted in accordance with the rules of California Law and will take place in Los Angeles County, California. Each party will bear its own costs, and the parties will share the cost of the professional mediator equally.

3.2. Binding Arbitration:

If mediation does not resolve the dispute, it shall be submitted to binding arbitration, also to be facilitated by NAM. Arbitration will proceed in accordance with the rules of California Law and will take place in Los Angeles County, California. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the parties. Each party will bear its own costs, and the parties will share the cost of the professional arbitrator equally.

3.3. Injunctive Relief:

Notwithstanding the above, Redo Tax reserves the right to seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights or confidential information.

4. Limitation of Liability

4.1. Limitations:

Redo Tax is a team of experienced business consultants. While we strive to provide accurate and reliable information, please note that, while we work alongside attorneys or certified public accountants (CPAs), we are not attorneys or CPAs. Our services are intended to offer general guidance and assistance related to the services we offer. We do not provide legal or tax advice. You should consult with your own legal counsel or tax professionals for specific advice tailored to your circumstances.

4.2. Release of Liability:

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Redo Tax, including its officers, directors, employees, and subcontractors, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses arising out of or in connection with the use of our services or the Website.

5. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Redo Tax, its officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website or services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1. Content:

All content, materials, trademarks, logos, and intellectual property displayed on the Website are the property of Redo Tax or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not use, modify, reproduce, distribute, or transmit any content from the Website without prior written consent from Redo Tax.

6.2. Right to use content:

By submitting any content, feedback, or suggestions to Redo Tax, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media.

7. Confidentiality

The User acknowledges that the Terms and Conditions of the Website contain confidential and proprietary information, including but not limited to business strategies, intellectual property, and trade secrets ("Confidential Information").The User agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information contained in the Terms and Conditions and not to disclose, distribute, or use the Confidential Information for any purpose other than their personal use of the Website.The User shall exercise reasonable care to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of the Confidential Information. They shall not reproduce, modify, or create derivative works based on the Confidential Information without the prior written consent of Redo Tax.This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of the User's access to the Website and shall remain in effect indefinitely.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

8.1 Purpose of information, content, and materials:

The User acknowledges and agrees that the information, content, and materials provided on the Website are for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice.

8.2 Accuracy:

Redo Tax does not warrant or represent the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or usefulness of any information, content, or materials on the Website. The User acknowledges that they rely on such information at their own risk.

8.3. Warranties:

Redo Tax disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. The User agrees that their use of the Website is at their own discretion and risk.

8.4. Limitations of website:

Redo Tax does not guarantee the availability, accessibility, or uninterrupted operation of the Website. The User acknowledges that the Website may be subject to limitations, delays, and other issues beyond Redo Tax’s control.

9. User Responsibilities

9.1. Compliance:

The User agrees to use the Website in compliance with these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations.

9.2. Impeding use:

The User shall not engage in any activities that may interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or infringe upon the rights of Redo Tax or any third party.

9.3. Submission of information:

The User acknowledges that they are solely responsible for any content they submit, post, or transmit on the Website and for the consequences of such actions. They agree not to submit any content that is unlawful, offensive, defamatory, or infringing upon the rights of others.

9.4. Unauthorized use:

The User agrees not to use the Website for any unauthorized or unlawful purposes, including but not limited to unauthorized access, data mining, or spamming.

9.5. Information collection:

The User acknowledges that Redo Tax may monitor and collect information related to their use of the Website for the purpose of improving the user experience and ensuring compliance with these Terms and Conditions and applicable laws.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Website shall be exclusively brought in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

11. Termination

Redo Tax reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to the Website and services, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms or the services provided by Redo Tax, please contact us at [email protected]

13. Termination

Redo Tax reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to the Website and services, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired. The parties agree to replace the invalid or unenforceable provision with a valid and enforceable provision that most closely achieves the original intent of the invalid provision.

15. Survival

Any provisions of these Terms that, by their nature, should survive termination shall survive termination, including but not limited to provisions related to intellectual property rights, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution.

16. Modifications

Redo Tax reserves the right to modify or amend these Terms at any time, in its sole discretion. Any changes to these Terms will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates or changes.

17. Waiver

The failure of Redo Tax to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision unless expressly stated in writing. Any waiver of a particular term or condition will not be deemed a waiver of any other term or condition.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of Redo Tax. Redo Tax may freely assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

19. California Residents

If you are a California resident, you expressly waive the rights granted to you under California Civil Code Section 1542, which states: "A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.”

20. Electronic Communications

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Can You Get a Passport If You Owe Back Taxes?

Can You Get a Passport If You Owe Back Taxes?

August 21, 20244 min read

You’re planning your dream vacation, a beautiful 5-star hotel hand-picked in Palau: dreaming of its crystal-clear waters teeming with purple and pink jellyfish, a surreal and serene experience with a mai-tai in one hand, other hand shading your eyes from the blue-white rays of the sun. Ah.

When all of a sudden, you’re snapped back to reality. Some tax debts from 5 years you never paid have finally caught up to you.

When you go to renew your passport, they deny your application. What happened?

Can You Get a Passport If You Owe Back Taxes?

The question doesn’t have a simple yes or no answer. Passport denial is a lever the IRS can pull if they’ve found you particularly uncooperative in paying your taxes.

However, obtaining a passport or going through a passport renewal isn’t prohibited while you owe taxes.

The IRS may block your passport status only if you owe a significant debt and other interventions have not worked. 

How Much Can I Owe in Taxes and Still Get a Passport?

As of 2024, the IRS may certify tax debt to the State Department only if an individual's liability exceeds $62,000. The liability threshold includes the individual’s back taxes, penalties, and accrued interest. The figure is also subject to annual adjustments for inflation, which can change the amount owed every year.

Even at this threshold, the IRS may decide not to implement the measure if the taxpayer is making a good-faith effort to pay back their taxes owed. Such an effort will generally include one of the following:

  1. A confirmed offer in compromise, an agreement to pay off a lower amount of tax debt overall.

  2. Regular payments on an installment agreement.

  3. Is deemed “currently not collectible” due to hardship.

Can You Travel Internationally if You Owe Taxes?

A common question, your passport doesn’t automatically become voided when you owe taxes, even past the $62,000 threshold.

Therefore, international travel is often still possible even for those with substantial tax debts. The critical factor here is whether or not the IRS has certified the debt to the State Department. Absent such certification, your access to international travel will remain unrestricted.

However, if the IRS does choose to certify you have a seriously delinquent account to the State Department (that is, at least $62,000 owed) and it is approved, consequences may include passport revocation or limitations.

In certain instances, individuals may be issued a restricted passport solely for direct return to the United States. 

Criteria for IRS Debt Certification to the State Department

The IRS does not indiscriminately certify all tax debts. We said earlier that it is a lever they will only pull for seriously delinquent accounts. Specifically, those for whom the following is true: 

  1. Persistent non-response to payment notices and demands

  2. Failure to enter into an installment agreement or offer in compromise

  3. Non-compliance with existing payment agreement terms

  4. Neglect to file for innocent spouse relief when applicable

Not all of these factors must be present for the IRS to file to certify, but generally speaking, these are the criteria upon which the IRS relies to decide whether passport revocation or limitation is a good disincentive in this case.

Circumstances That Can Prevent Certification

Certain situations exempt tax debts from State Department notification:

  1. Active participation in an installment agreement or offer in compromise

  2. Suspension of collection due to innocent spouse relief request

  3. Pending Collection Due Process hearing

  4. Ongoing bankruptcy proceedings

These exemptions highlight the importance of engaging with the IRS and utilizing available tax resolution options.

Strategies to Prevent Passport Denial

Here are the steps you can take to avoid any passport-related complications due to your tax debt:

  1. Full Payment: Settling tax liability in full is the most direct method to avoid passport issues.

  2. Installment Agreement: If you cannot pay it back in full, you can establish a payment plan with the IRS to pay your tax debt off over time.

  3. Offer in Compromise: In many cases, negotiating a reduced settlement is possible for those facing financial hardship.

  4. Collection Due Process Hearing: If you dispute the amount of the debt, requesting a hearing can halt certain consequences, like passport denial.

  5. Maintain Communication: Simply engaging in regular contact with the IRS can often prevent escalation to debt certification.

The Fastest Way to Get Your Passport Back

If you absolutely need your passport in the near future due to emergency circumstances, the IRS provides a process for expedited decertification (see Imminent travel plans). 

To do so, you’ll likely have to plan a full debt resolution with the IRS or enter into a payment agreement, then you can request an urgent decertification. 

Professional Guidance

Given the complexity of tax debt resolution and its potential impact on passport status, consulting with a qualified tax professional may be prudent. Expert guidance can facilitate navigation through tax resolution processes and help preserve travel capabilities.

Conclusion

Owing back taxes does not disqualify you from obtaining a passport. Passport denial and revocation are only used as a last resort by the IRS in cases of extreme tax delinquency. 

With proper management of your tax obligations and keeping lines of communication open with the IRS, you will likely never face this consequence, so there is typically no need to worry about it.

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