Carl
Level 15

Deductions & credits

Absolutely. They'll put a lien on the property at a minimum, and then you're stuck. If you sell it at a gain, the IRS gets their cut first. If it's willed to beneficiaries, the IRS gets their cut before any distributions are made.
You really "need" to clear up your tax debt ASAP, as I can assure you that even after death, it will NOT just go away.