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IRS Tax Pressure Index
iNational Trend
Liens Filed (30 Days)
12,842
6.3% vs. prior 30 days
Levies Issued (30 Days)
4,215
9.7% vs. prior 30 days
Top Pressure States
Flagship data study
IRS Tax-Lien Activity Across 10 States
A county-level analysis of 226,686 active federal tax liens from verified IRS FOIA data across FL, TX, AZ, GA, NC, OH, PA, VA, SC and TN.
IRS Tax Enforcement Research Center
The Research Center is TaxCase Review's hub for IRS enforcement data. We compile public records into state, county, and industry views so taxpayers and the professionals who advise them can see where federal tax lien activity is actually concentrated — and what it means for the people most exposed to it. Our database currently tracks 32,863 federal tax lien filings across the states we monitor, and we publish the breakdowns below as research reports rather than marketing claims.
What is the TaxCase Review Research Center?
The TaxCase Review Research Center is a hub for IRS enforcement data — federal tax lien statistics, county-level filing data, and contractor tax-risk analysis. It compiles public records (federal PACER court records and Notices of Federal Tax Lien filed with county clerks) plus national IRS Data Book context into state, county, and industry breakdowns. Figures that cannot be sourced exactly are published as modeled estimates, clearly labeled, so the data can be cited responsibly.
Available Research
IRS Tax Lien Statistics
National and state-by-state lien data, the industries most affected, typical lien amounts, and the filing trend (2024–2026).
Contractor IRS Tax Risk Report
Why contractors face higher enforcement risk, the trades most affected, common triggers, and a risk-reduction checklist.
Florida IRS Tax Lien Report
County-by-county Florida lien data, industries driving filings, seasonal patterns, and the year-over-year trend.
State Lien Reports
County-by-county federal tax lien data for each state we monitor (modeled estimates from public records).
Methodology
We compile federal tax lien filings from public records and organize them by state, county, and industry. Where a single authoritative count is not available, we publish modeled estimates anchored to our tracked totals and informed by population, industry mix, and observed filing patterns. Modeled figures are labeled on every page and are meant to show direction and relative magnitude — not to state official IRS totals. Nothing in our research is a guarantee about any individual taxpayer's situation, and individual balances should always be confirmed against an IRS account transcript.
Data Sources
- Public federal court records (PACER)
- Notices of Federal Tax Lien recorded with county clerks & recorders
- IRS Data Book (national filing context)
Last updated: June 9, 2026
7
States Covered
Coast to Coast
324K+
Active IRS Cases Tracked
Updated Weekly
Weekly
Intelligence Updates
Fresh Data & Insights
150+
Counties Analyzed
Local-Level Intelligence
Who We Help
We help individuals and businesses facing IRS tax problems find real solutions.
Business Owners
Payroll tax issues, IRS liens, cash flow problems, and compliance challenges.
Self-Employed
Back taxes, underpayment penalties, and income tax resolution.
Property Owners
Tax liens, levies, and property at risk from unpaid tax debts.
Contractors
1099 issues, payroll tax debts, and seasonal cash flow challenges.
State Intelligence Overview
View All StatesReal estate, construction, and hospitality businesses facing increased IRS pressure.
High PressureEnergy, construction, and small business payroll tax risk on the rise.
High PressureSelf-employed, real estate, and technology sectors under IRS scrutiny.
High PressureSmall businesses and contractors seeing more IRS enforcement.
Medium PressureHigh payroll tax debt and business compliance activity.
Medium PressureConstruction and healthcare industries with rising collection pressure.
Medium PressureGrowing enforcement in Charlotte and Raleigh metro areas.
Medium PressureLatest Research & Insights
Florida IRS Pressure Index May 2026
Collection activity up 14% across South Florida counties.
Relevant for: Business owners
PAYROLL TAXTexas Payroll Tax Risk Report Q2 2026
Key industries and counties with rising payroll tax debt.
Relevant for: Business owners with employees
SELF-EMPLOYEDCalifornia Self-Employed Tax Trends 2026
Estimated tax debt and underpayment penalties increasing.
Relevant for: Self-employed & 1099 earners
CONTRACTORGeorgia Contractor Collection Trends
Atlanta metro seeing highest enforcement activity in 3 years.
Relevant for: Contractors & subcontractors
BUSINESSNew York Small Business Tax Debt Q2 2026
Payroll tax compliance issues rising in NYC metro.
Relevant for: Small business owners
PROPERTYArizona Property & Tax Lien Analysis
Maricopa County leads in federal tax lien filings.
Relevant for: Property owners
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Licensed Enrolled Agent (EA) · 15 Years IRS Tax Resolution
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Content is reviewed periodically for accuracy and updated to reflect current IRS guidance and regulations.
Cite This Research
Researchers, journalists, accountants, and tax attorneys are welcome to cite our work. Suggested citation:
TaxCase Review Research Team. "IRS Tax Enforcement Research Center." TaxCase Review, 2026. https://taxcasereview.org/research
Figures labeled "modeled" are estimates compiled from public records (PACER and county clerk filings) and should be cited as modeled estimates, not official IRS counts.
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