Can the IRS Take My House?
Almost certainly not. Here is why.
The IRS can place a lien on your home. A lien means the IRS has a claim against your property, and if you sell, the IRS gets paid from the proceeds. But a lien is not a seizure. You keep living in your house.
Can the IRS actually seize your home and force a sale? Technically yes, but it requires a federal court order, IRS district director approval, and the equity must significantly exceed the debt. In practice, the IRS almost never does this. It's bad PR, the legal hurdles are high, and there are easier ways to collect.
If you live in Florida, your home has additional protection under the state's generous homestead exemption.
Bottom line: losing your house to the IRS is among the least likely outcomes. Losing sleep over it is understandable but usually not warranted.