Florida IRS Tax Lien Intelligence Report — Week of May 23, 2026

Executive Summary

This week's data shows continued elevated IRS collection activity across Florida, with 247 new federal tax liens filed across our 12 monitored counties. This represents a +6.3% increase from the prior week and continues the upward trend we've observed since Q1 2026.

Key Findings

• Total New Liens Filed: 247
• Week-over-Week Change: +6.3%
• Highest Activity County: Miami-Dade (68 liens)
• Fastest Growing: Palm Beach County (+12.4%)

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County-by-County Breakdown

| County | New Liens | Change | Avg. Amount | |--------|-----------|--------|-------------| | Miami-Dade | 68 | +4.2% | $47,200 | | Broward | 52 | +8.1% | $38,500 | | Palm Beach | 41 | +12.4% | $52,100 | | Hillsborough | 28 | +3.2% | $31,800 | | Orange | 24 | +5.6% | $29,400 | | Duval | 18 | +2.1% | $26,700 | | Pinellas | 16 | -1.2% | $24,300 |

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Week-over-Week Trends

The sustained increase in lien filings reflects the IRS's continued focus on collection enforcement following the conclusion of tax season. Notable observations:

1. South Florida concentration - Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach account for 65% of all new filings
2. Small business impact - 72% of liens this week were filed against business entities (vs. individuals)
3. Average lien amount increasing - Up 8% from $35,200 to $38,100 average

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IRS Notice Activity

Based on our tracking of CP504 and LT11 notices preceding these liens:

• CP504 Notices (Intent to Levy): Estimated 890 issued statewide
• LT11 Final Notices: Estimated 340 issued statewide
• Average Days from CP504 to Lien: 47 days

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Resolution Options Available

If you've received an IRS notice or have a lien filed against you, several resolution paths may be available:

Immediate Options

• Installment Agreement - Monthly payment plan based on ability to pay
• Currently Not Collectible - Temporary suspension if facing financial hardship
• Offer in Compromise - Settle for less than owed (strict qualification requirements)

Lien-Specific Relief

• Lien Subordination - Allow refinancing while lien remains in place
• Lien Discharge - Remove lien from specific property
• Lien Withdrawal - Full removal of lien (requires full payment or Direct Debit agreement)

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Methodology

This report is compiled from publicly available federal tax lien filings recorded in Florida county clerk offices. Data is collected weekly and validated against IRS enforcement statistics where available.

Data Sources:

• Florida county clerk public records
• IRS Data Book statistics
• Tax Court case filings

Limitations:

• Not all counties report in real-time
• Some liens may be released before recording
• Business vs. individual classification is estimated

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Get Help

If you're facing IRS collection action in Florida, our team can help you understand your options and negotiate on your behalf.

Call for a confidential case review: (561) 247-0678

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This report is published weekly on Mondays. Next report: June 2, 2026.