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Stop The Lien From Blocking Your Life.
If a tax lien is holding up a home sale, refinance, bank account, or business decision, we’ll map the fastest compliant path forward—then execute it cleanly.
- Clear options: release, withdrawal, discharge, or subordination (when available)
- Documentation lenders/title companies actually accept
- No sales scripts—just severity, next steps, and action
Tax Lien Problems Are Urgent. The Fix Is Clarity + The Right Paperwork.
If a lien just surfaced before a closing or refinance, you’re probably getting different answers from different people— and no one is telling you what actually clears the roadblock. I help with IRS and state lien situations when you need fast, lender/title-ready documentation: payoff guidance, the right certificate path (release/withdrawal/discharge/subordination when available), and a clean checklist of what to gather next. No runaround, no sales pitch—just severity, next steps, and execution.
Lien resolution isn’t about “calling the IRS.” It’s about the right strategy + lender-ready paperwork.
When a tax lien is blocking a closing, refinance, or major decision, you need two things: (1) clarity on the fastest compliant path and (2) documentation that title, lenders, and stakeholders will actually accept. That’s what I deliver—directly, efficiently, and without a sales script.
You work with me directly—no handoffs to junior staff. That means fewer delays, clearer communication, and faster throughput when timelines matter.
- One point of contact
- Decisions made quickly
- Cleaner execution and documentation
Lien work often fails because paperwork is incomplete or not packaged correctly for lenders/title. I focus on deliverables that move the file forward.
- Payoff clarity + document checklist
- Options mapped: release / discharge / subordination / withdrawal (when available)
- Clear next steps for closing/refi timelines
Because I work directly with clients (no junior layers), the process is more efficient—often meaning better attention, faster progress, and very competitive pricing for the value delivered.
- Less rework, fewer meetings
- Focused scope + priority order
- Transparent steps and momentum
- Severity + what’s urgent vs what can wait
- Document checklist (what to upload / request)
- Best path recommendation tied to your goal (closing/refi/removal)
- Timeline expectations + immediate next action
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.
Selling or refinancing with a lien
If a tax lien just popped up in underwriting or title, you’re not alone—and you’re not “stuck forever.” The stress usually comes from one thing: nobody is clearly telling you what paperwork actually clears the roadblock (and how long it will take).
Title and lenders care about priority and risk. A lien can block a sale or refi until the right outcome is documented—often through a release, discharge, or subordination (and in some cases a withdrawal)—depending on your goal and eligibility.
- Closing/refi timeline + property details
- Lien notice (IRS NFTL and/or state lien info)
- Payoff demand / payoff instructions (if available)
- Which path applies: discharge vs subordination vs release (when eligible)
- A clean “package” that underwriting/title can approve without guessing
- Collect the lien notice + any title/lender emails that mention what’s required.
- Write down the exact deadline (closing date, lock expiration, underwriting cutoff).
- Don’t “wing it” with partial payments or random calls—choose the right path first.
Payoff letters + what lenders/title need
If underwriting or title is asking for a “payoff letter” (or “payoff statement”) and you’re getting nowhere, you’re not crazy. This is one of the most frustrating parts of lien work—because lenders/title want specific documentation, and the IRS/state process can feel like a maze. The fix is knowing exactly what document is required, then getting it in a format the deal team can approve.
- Title/lender says “we need a payoff letter” but doesn’t specify the exact requirements
- You can’t get a straight answer (or can’t get through) when trying to request payoff info
- The payoff amount changes (interest/penalties) and nobody knows what’s current
- Wire/check instructions and processing steps aren’t clear, so closings slip
- A current payoff figure and payoff instructions (as required for the transaction)
- Documentation tying the payoff to the correct tax periods / liability
- Clear confirmation of what happens next (release timing / next document expected)
- A clean package they can drop into underwriting without guessing
- Ask title/lender to put their payoff documentation requirements in writing (email is fine).
- Gather your lien notice(s) + any letters that show the current balance or contact unit.
- Write down your deadline (closing date / lock expiration) and who the deal stakeholders are.
Verified credentials. Real reviews. Direct CPA help.
When you’re dealing with an IRS or state lien, you don’t need a “tax relief” sales funnel—you need a credentialed CPA who can
review the facts, choose the right path, and execute. 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 when a closing/refi
deadline is looming.
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.
Withdrawal vs. Release: what changes (and what doesn’t)
People use “remove the lien” to mean different things. In lien work, the words matter—because release and withdrawal are not the same outcome, and they don’t solve the same problem. This section will help you understand the difference so you can choose the right path for your goal (closing/refi/public record cleanup).
A release generally means the lien is released because the underlying liability is no longer collectible (often due to payment in full or other qualifying conditions). A release is about the lien itself being lifted.
A withdrawal is different: it generally means the public Notice of Federal Tax Lien is withdrawn under specific criteria. This is often what people mean when they say “get it off my record,” but it is not the same as the debt disappearing.
Chasing the wrong outcome. For example, someone needs to close next month, but they spend weeks trying to “withdraw the lien” when the transaction really needs a discharge or subordination path instead. The right goal depends on what you’re trying to accomplish: close, refi, or clean up the public notice.
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).