Quick Answer

New York had 67,600 IRS tax lien filings in 2025, up 2.9% year-over-year. The average tax debt is $45,800. Kings County (Brooklyn) leads with the highest filing volume.

New York Tax Intelligence

New York IRS Tax Data

County-level IRS collection trends, industry analysis, and tax resolution data for New York. Covering all 62 counties with focus on NYC boroughs, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley.

2025 Filings

67,600

+2.9% YoY

Avg Tax Debt

$45,800

Top County

Kings (Brooklyn)

Primary Issue

Finance/Payroll Tax

County Intelligence

IRS collection data by New York county

Compare Counties
Kings County
Pop: 2.7M | NYC
14,200 filings
Avg Debt:$42,800
HealthcareTechnologyCreative Industries
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Queens County
Pop: 2.4M | NYC
12,400 filings
Avg Debt:$38,600
ConstructionHealthcareTransportation
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New York County
Pop: 1.7M | NYC
8,800 filings
Avg Debt:$78,400
FinanceProfessional ServicesTechnology
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Suffolk County
Pop: 1.5M | long island
6,200 filings
Avg Debt:$45,200
HealthcareConstructionProfessional Services
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Nassau County
Pop: 1.4M | long island
5,400 filings
Avg Debt:$52,400
HealthcareFinanceProfessional Services
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Westchester County
Pop: 1.0M | hudson valley
4,000 filings
Avg Debt:$58,200
HealthcareFinanceProfessional Services
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Regional Analysis

IRS collection patterns by New York region

New York City (5 Boroughs)
Filings:44,400
Avg Debt:$48,200
Growth:+3.2%

Top issues:

Finance bonuses, Restaurant payroll, Construction compliance

Long Island
Filings:11,600
Avg Debt:$48,800
Growth:+2.8%

Top issues:

High-income earners, Property taxes, Professional services

Hudson Valley
Filings:4,000
Avg Debt:$58,200
Growth:+4.1%

Top issues:

Remote workers, High-income suburbs, Small business

Upstate New York
Filings:7,600
Avg Debt:$27,600
Growth:+1.8%

Top issues:

Manufacturing transition, Healthcare workers, Small business

Industry Tax Analysis

New York industries with highest IRS exposure

Finance Professionals
high risk
Avg debt: $156,800

New York's financial industry concentration creates significant tax exposure from complex compensation structures and bonus payments.

Industry analysis
Restaurant Owners
high risk
Avg debt: $68,400

NYC's competitive restaurant industry creates intense pressure that often results in payroll tax deposit failures.

Industry analysis
Construction Contractors
high risk
Avg debt: $89,200

New York's prevailing wage requirements and strict labor laws create complex payroll tax obligations for construction contractors.

Industry analysis
Healthcare Professionals
high risk
Avg debt: $134,600

New York's healthcare concentration creates significant tax exposure for physicians managing complex multi-location practices.

Industry analysis
Data Methodology

New York tax data is compiled from the IRS Data Book, NY Department of Taxation and Finance reports, and U.S. Census Bureau demographic data. County-level estimates are derived from state totals proportional to population and economic activity. Data is updated quarterly and is for informational purposes only.

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