Quick Answer
North Carolina had 20,700 IRS tax lien filings in 2025, up 6.8% year-over-year. The average tax debt is $32,400. Mecklenburg County (Charlotte) leads with the highest filing volume.
North Carolina IRS Tax Data
County-level IRS collection trends, industry analysis, and tax resolution data for North Carolina. Covering all 100 counties with focus on the Charlotte metro, Research Triangle, and coastal regions.
2025 Filings
20,700
+6.8% YoY
Avg Tax Debt
$32,400
Top County
Mecklenburg
Primary Issue
Construction/Contractor Tax
County Intelligence
IRS collection data by North Carolina county
Regional Analysis
IRS collection patterns by North Carolina region
Top issues:
Construction payroll, Banking/finance, Small business tax
Top issues:
Tech stock options, Healthcare professionals, Startup founders
Top issues:
Tourism seasonality, Film industry, Retirement income
Top issues:
Tourism/hospitality, Vacation rentals, Retirement distributions
Industry Tax Analysis
North Carolina industries with highest IRS exposure
North Carolina's construction boom has created thousands of rapidly scaling contractors who often outpace their tax compliance infrastructure.
Industry analysisNorth Carolina's position on I-95 and I-85 creates significant trucking industry concentration with complex multi-state obligations.
Industry analysisNorth Carolina's healthcare sector growth creates significant tax exposure for physicians managing expanding practices.
Industry analysisNorth Carolina's rapid real estate appreciation creates substantial tax exposure for professionals dealing with increased transaction volume.
Industry analysisResolution Services
IRS tax resolution options for North Carolina residents
North Carolina tax data is compiled from the IRS Data Book, NC Department of Revenue 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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