Can the IRS take my passport? Should I seek professional help? can optima Tax help?

So, I'm in bit of a bind. I've been dealing with back taxes for a while now and a few weeks ago, I got a notice from the IRS saying they've certified my dept to the State Department. This means I can't renew my passport, and there's a possibility it could even get revoked.

I had some big travel plans for work coming up, and now I'm stuck wondering what to do. From what I've read, but that's not something I can fix overnight.

A friend mention a tax resolution company like Optima Tax might be able to help me navigate this. I'm not sure if I should go with them or try to work directly with the IRS.

Has anyone been through this? What's the best path forward?