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Bank Account Frozen? Emergency IRS Levy Help.
If you’re seeing an IRS levy, a tax levy hold, or a Notice of Levy (Form 668-A), time matters. We’ll identify the fastest path to stop the levy, unfreeze your bank account, and get the right documentation in place—without guesswork.
- 21-day hold window: act fast before funds are sent out
- Fix common pain points: “no notice,” “can’t reach IRS,” “bank says they can’t help”
- Direct CPA support: clear steps, document checklist, and bank-ready follow-through
Get a clear plan — then a fixed-fee quote based on your facts.
Tax lien situations don’t get resolved by generic advice. They get resolved when someone reviews the actual documents, understands your deadline, and chooses the correct path that lenders/title will accept. The Case Evaluation is a short interview + document upload so we can discuss your case in detail and convert it into a specific scope and fixed-fee quote.
You work with Edward Parsons, CPA directly—no juniors, no handoffs. That means fewer delays, less rework, and faster throughput when your closing or refinance is on the line. More efficiency usually means better attention and very competitive fees for the value delivered.
How to stop an IRS levy (and unfreeze your bank account)
If your account is frozen, the worst part is the uncertainty: “Did the IRS already take the money?” “What do I say?” “Who do I call?” Good news: there’s usually a short window to act, and the fastest results come from doing the right steps in the right order with the right documentation.
- Confirm the hold with your bank and ask for any levy reference details they can share (date received, amount, notice type).
- Collect documents: Notice of Levy (often Form 668-A), any IRS letters, and screenshots of the freeze/hold.
- Identify urgency: payroll, rent, mortgage, utilities—write down what must be paid in the next 7–14 days.
- Don’t guess on payments: sending random amounts without a plan can waste time and still leave the levy in place.
- Hardship / inability to meet basic living expenses (especially when wages, rent, or essentials are affected)
- Rapid compliance + a structured resolution (e.g., getting current and entering the right agreement)
- Levy errors (wrong account, incorrect balance, procedural issues)
- Time-sensitive transaction needs (requires the correct documentation path)
Verified credentials. Real reviews. Direct CPA help.
When you’re dealing with an IRS bank levy, you don’t need a “tax relief” sales funnel—you need a credentialed CPA who can
review the facts fast, build a clean documentation package, and pursue the most realistic path to release based on your situation.
Edward Parsons is a verified CPA with an IRS PTIN, and you work directly with him (no juniors, no handoffs). That means faster answers,
cleaner documentation, and better throughput during the 21-day bank hold window. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Track record: thousands of taxpayers served (as reflected in PTIN filing history) and
millions saved through lawful resolution strategies where eligible—plus strong reviews and verifiable credentials.
Results depend on facts, eligibility, and account status.
Form 668-A: what it means (and what your bank will do next)
Seeing “Form 668-A” usually means the IRS has issued a Notice of Levy to your financial institution. The bank freeze is the part that hurts—but the paperwork tells you exactly what you’re dealing with and how quickly you need to act.
Form 668-A is the IRS telling a bank (or other holder of property) to freeze and turn over funds up to a specified amount. It’s not a “request.” It’s a levy notice that triggers the bank’s internal process.
- Not a lien notice: a lien is a claim; a levy is a taking action.
- Not your bank “choosing” to freeze you: banks typically comply and won’t “undo” it without an IRS release.
- Not the end of the road: there’s often a short window to act before funds move.
Many people discover a levy only when the account freezes. Often there were earlier IRS letters, but they went to an old address, were missed, or didn’t feel “urgent” at the time. The practical move now is not debating the past—it’s confirming status fast and choosing the fastest compliant path to release.
The 21-day bank levy hold: what it means (and what to do now)
Many people think the IRS “took the money instantly.” In most bank levy cases, there’s a short hold period before funds are sent out. That window is your leverage: the right request + the right documentation, delivered fast, can make the difference between a quick release and a painful delay.
After the bank receives an IRS levy, it typically places a hold on available funds and waits before remitting them. During that time, you may still see money “there,” but you can’t access it. This is the period where acting fast can matter most.
In many cases, the IRS won’t seriously consider release options until you’re compliant—meaning all required tax returns are filed. If you’re behind, that’s often the real bottleneck.
The advantage of working with me: I handle the catch-up work directly—no outsourcing, no juniors. When the timeline is tight, I can move quickly to get filings completed and the case stabilized as a true one-stop effort (triage → filings → strategy → execution).
- Get the facts: date the levy was received (if the bank will tell you), amount, account type (personal/business/joint).
- Gather documents: levy notice (often 668-A), bank notice, recent IRS letters, and your urgent obligations due soon.
- Prioritize urgency: payroll, rent/mortgage, utilities, medical, and anything that creates immediate harm if unpaid.
- Move with a plan: the fastest outcomes come from a clear request backed by documentation—not random calls or partial info.
- Waiting until the hold ends, then trying to “fix it” after funds are already gone
- Calling multiple numbers without a document package or clear request
- Assuming the bank can reverse it (usually they can’t without an IRS release)
- Not documenting hardship/urgency clearly (the IRS needs specifics, not general statements)
How to get an IRS levy released
When your account is frozen, you need two things: (1) a realistic release path based on your facts and (2) documentation that supports it. The IRS doesn’t “undo” levies because someone is stressed—they act when the request is clear, supported, and compliant.
- Compliance first: missing returns are a common blocker. The IRS often requires all required filings to be up to date.
- Hardship documentation: show, don’t tell—rent/mortgage, payroll, medical, utilities, and what will be missed if funds stay frozen.
- A workable resolution path: the IRS needs to see a viable plan, not just a request to “release it.”
- Levy errors (when present): wrong account, wrong amount, procedural issues—these require clean documentation and fast escalation.
I work directly with clients—no juniors, no outsourcing. That lets me move quickly when the timeline is tight: triage the facts, identify the best release angle, and build the documentation package the IRS will actually act on. If you’re behind on returns, I can often get you compliant in short windows of time as a one-stop effort.
The fastest way to get traction is to stop guessing and get your facts organized once. The Case Evaluation is a no-charge case analysis designed for levy emergencies: you upload the levy notice (668-A) and any bank message, answer a few short questions, and I’ll quickly identify:
- What to do today vs. what can wait
- What the IRS will likely require next (often compliance/filings + documentation)
- The most realistic release path for your goal and timeline
- A fixed-fee quote based on your facts and scope
Legit help feels different: clear terms, public credentials, direct access.
If you’ve been researching lien help, you’ve probably seen the same red flags: aggressive “tax relief” pitches, vague promises, unclear pricing, and people who disappear once you pay. Here’s the safer, faster approach—work directly with a credentialed CPA whose license is public, reputation is visible, and process is built around documentation and outcomes.
- Direct access: You work with me directly—no call center, no junior handoffs, no disappearing act.
- Clear pricing: We start with a Case Evaluation, then you receive a fixed-fee quote tied to your facts and goal.
- Real documentation: Lien work is paperwork-driven (title/lender/IRS). You’ll get a checklist and a plan—not vague advice.
- Public accountability: My CPA license is public, and my profession stands behind ethical standards.
- Payment protection: You pay by credit card. If there was ever a billing issue, card issuers provide dispute protections. But It will not be necessary, you tell me how I can help, and I Will strive to exceed your expectations.
Once we have the facts and the proper authorization, I can represent you in communications related to your matter—so you’re not stuck making calls, guessing what to say, or stressing over letters. I handle the process and keep you informed with clear next steps.
I only work with a handful of clients at a time. That means tighter turnaround, fewer delays, and better attention to the details that actually unblock closings/refis (payoff documentation, certificate path, stakeholder-ready packaging).