You should ALWAYS be concerned about a tax lien whether you're in business or not. Having any type of lien against you will be a real handicap should you want to finance a home, business or whatever. Avoid liens at all cost. You don't want them showing up on your credit report!
As others has stated tax lien is on real properties or stock which is earning interest. You owned a hotel and get behind in your taxes, then the IRS will place a lien on your hotel.
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if you owe money and dont pay with time you can get a tax lien however you will receive notice before it happens