How LienResources delivers new tax lien leads every morning
From the county recorder's index to your inbox, every weekday. Here is exactly what happens behind the scenes so your call list is ready before your first appointment.
From the county recorder to your inbox, every weekday
The automated sequence that puts yesterday's tax liens, with the details that matter, in front of you before anyone else calls.
A tax lien is recorded
When the IRS files a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, or the FTB, EDD or CDTFA records a state tax lien, it becomes a public record. In California, liens against individuals are recorded with the county recorder where the taxpayer lives, and liens against corporations, LLCs and partnerships are filed with the Secretary of State.
- Public record by law. Anyone can search these at the county recorder or Secretary of State.
- A clear signal of need. A recorded lien means collection has escalated and the taxpayer is now motivated to resolve it.
- Federal and state. IRS, FTB, EDD and CDTFA liens all land in the same county records.
Our system pulls every new lien
Each night our system checks every county index in our network, plus the Secretary of State, for lien documents recorded since the last business day. It collects the index entry and the recorded image for each one.
- Automated county pulls from each official recorder index.
- Lien document types only. Federal and state tax liens, not deeds or other filings.
- Monitoring built in. If a county portal is down, we're alerted and retry automatically.
We read each lien document
This is the step bulk lien lists skip. We read the recorded Form 668(Y)(c) or state lien and pull out the kind of tax, every tax period, and the unpaid balance of assessment. Then we flag the leads that deserve a call first.
- Kind of tax and periods straight from the lien, so you know whether it's payroll, income or sales tax.
- Unpaid balance on every record, so you can size the case before you call.
- Case flags. 941 liens flagged for TFRP exposure, multi-year liens and older periods marked for a CSED check.
You filter, mail and call first
Your digest arrives by 7 a.m., filtered to your counties. Log into your dashboard to sort by agency, tax type or balance, export a CSV, or generate solicitation letters that already carry the Circular 230 §10.30 disclosure.
- Filter instantly by agency, kind of tax, balance and county.
- CSV export into your CRM or mail house in one click.
- Compliant letters with the solicitation statement and data source already included.
What data do you receive?
Every record comes straight from the recorded document, with its source so you can verify it.
Taxpayer name
The individual or business named on the lien.
Address on the lien
The taxpayer's address as shown on the recorded document.
Agency
IRS, FTB, EDD or CDTFA, color-tagged in every digest.
Kind of tax
941, 940, 1040, 540, 100, DE 9, sales and use, and more.
Tax periods
Every period listed on the lien, in order.
Unpaid balance
The unpaid balance of assessment shown when the lien was filed.
County and recording date
Where and when the lien was recorded.
Document number
The recorder's reference, so you can pull the image yourself.
See what lands in your inbox at 7 a.m.
One day of liens from a single county. Use the filters to see how federal and California state liens sort.
Recorded Thursday, October 15, 2026
| Taxpayer | Agency | Kind of tax | Periods | Unpaid balance | Flag | Doc no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline Concrete Inc. Rocklin | IRS | 941 | 12/31/25, 03/31/26 | $84,312.57 | TFRP exposure | 2026-0081734 |
| Marisol & Dean Ortega Roseville | IRS | 1040 | 2021, 2022, 2023 | $61,905.10 | Multi-year | 2026-0081751 |
| Granite Bay Dental Lab LLC Granite Bay | EDD | DE 9 payroll | Q4 2025 | $18,440.00 | 2026-0081760 | |
| Foothill Auto Glass Auburn | CDTFA | Sales & use | Q2–Q3 2025 | $27,118.42 | 2026-0081772 | |
| Thomas R. Whitcomb Lincoln | FTB | 540 | 2022 | $9,286.33 | 2026-0081788 | |
| Sierra Pass Trucking Inc. Loomis | IRS | 941, 940 | 2024–2025 (5) | $212,770.09 | TFRP exposure | 2026-0081795 |
| Kendra L. Baptiste Rocklin | IRS | 1040 | 2016 | $14,602.88 | CSED check | 2026-0081803 |
| Newcastle Orchard Supply Newcastle | FTB | 100 | 2023 | $5,940.15 | 2026-0081819 |
Example records for illustration only. Names, balances and document numbers are invented. Live records cite the county recorder index and the recorded image.
Know which lien to call first
Payroll tax liens
Shown on 941 liens. Unpaid trust fund taxes can be assessed personally against responsible owners and officers, which makes these some of the most urgent and valuable cases.
Several tax years on one lien
More periods usually means a larger balance, compliance work to do, and more room for an installment agreement, CNC or OIC.
Older tax periods
Shown when the oldest period is old enough that the collection statute expiration date may be near. Worth confirming before you quote a fee.
Who gets the most value?
If your practice grows by reaching taxpayers when they first need help, this was built for you.
Tax resolution firms
A recorded lien is the moment a taxpayer starts looking for help. Reach them days after recording, with the kind of tax and balance in hand, instead of weeks later from a quarterly list.
Enrolled Agents
Representation before the IRS is your core service. A daily list of new federal and state liens in your area keeps your calendar full of the cases you're licensed to handle.
CPAs with a representation practice
Add resolution work alongside tax prep. Lien leads bring in clients who need ongoing compliance and preparation once their collection case is resolved.
Tax attorneys
Large balances, payroll liens and TFRP exposure often call for counsel. Filter by balance and kind of tax to find the cases that fit your practice.
Payroll and bookkeeping firms
A 941 or EDD lien means a business's payroll went wrong. That owner needs a reliable payroll provider and clean books going forward.
Firms building a referral network
Use the digest to start relationships with taxpayers who need help now, and to refer cases outside your practice area to trusted colleagues.
Why LienResources beats other lien lead sources
| Lead source | Freshness | Lien detail | CA state liens | Exclusivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LienResources daily digest | Days after recording | Kind of tax, periods, balance, case flags | FTB, EDD, CDTFA | Exclusive county available |
| IRS quarterly FOIA extract | Up to 3 months old | Name and address only | None | Available to every firm |
| National lien data subscriptions | Weekly to monthly batches | Varies, often name and amount | Often incomplete | Sold to many buyers |
| Purchased mailing lists | Weeks to months old | Name and address only | Rarely | Sold to dozens of buyers |
| Searching the recorder yourself | Same day, if you have time | Only if you read each image | Yes, county by county | Yes, but hours of staff time |
Frequently asked questions
What is a Notice of Federal Tax Lien?
A Notice of Federal Tax Lien (Form 668(Y)(c)) is the public notice the IRS files after a tax is assessed, demanded and left unpaid. It puts creditors on notice of the government's claim against the taxpayer's property. California's FTB, EDD and CDTFA record their own state tax liens the same way.
How fresh is the data?
We pull new liens every night and your digest arrives by 7 a.m. Timing depends on how quickly each county posts its index, which is typically within a few days of recording. That is far fresher than quarterly extracts or monthly lists.
Which counties are covered?
We launch in California in February 2027, starting with the counties listed on our homepage. We add counties based on subscriber demand. If yours isn't listed, join the waitlist and tell us which county you need.
Can I send solicitation letters to these taxpayers?
Practitioners may send solicitations that comply with Circular 230 §10.30. Our letter templates include the required statement that the letter is a solicitation and name the public record used to select the recipient. You remain responsible for your own content and for any other rules that apply to your practice.
Do you include phone numbers?
No. Every field comes from the recorded lien document itself. We don't add skip-traced phone numbers or other data from outside sources.
How do I get records into my CRM?
Every plan includes one-click CSV export. Filter the records you want, download them, and import them into your CRM or send them to your mail house.
Is there a contract?
No. Subscribe monthly and cancel anytime from your account. Exclusive territories stay yours as long as your subscription is active.
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