I have a state tax lien that has posted the wrong amount on my credit reports.  Here are my questions.

1. Should I dispute the amout or will the date start all over again?  The amount is showing 800.00 more than what I owe.

2. The Lien is mostly fees because i lost my W-2′s and they are so old that they can’t even reprint them for me.  Should I talk to an accountant to try and get the correct amount lowered or will the accountant charge me to much?

3. Do you think I should set-up an appt with the state to try and get the amount lowered myself?

Thank you in advance for any help.

I need to get this off my reports ASAP due to job applications and mortgage shopping.