Individual tax preparation
Federal and state income tax returns for employees, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals. Preparation tailored to your income, records, and filing needs.
Segal, Cohen & Landis · Tax Law Firm
Tax law is
our focus.
Domestic & Foreign Tax Preparation Services also available.
Segal, Cohen & Landis is a law firm focused on IRS disputes and international tax matters. As an additional service, our Accounting Services division provides domestic and foreign tax preparation, reporting compliance, bookkeeping, and payroll support.
Explore our tax law servicesTax preparation for individuals, businesses & expatriates
Federal & state tax preparation
International tax filing & compliance
Personal attention to every return
Connected to SCL’s legal team
Accounting services & ongoing support
Domestic returns.
Foreign reporting.
Whether you are filing an annual return, catching up on overdue years, or organizing a growing business, our accounting team helps organize your records and prepare the filings you need.
Business tax preparation
Tax returns for C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. We work with your business structure and financial records to prepare the appropriate filings.
Unfiled & amended returns
Get missing years filed and address errors in previously filed returns. We review what is outstanding, identify the records needed, and help you move toward filing compliance.
Payroll & employment taxes
Payroll support and employment tax return preparation to help businesses organize their reporting and keep required filings on track.
Foreign compliance & expatriate returns
U.S. tax preparation and information reporting for overseas income, accounts, assets, and business interests. We bring FBAR, FATCA, and related foreign filings into your overall compliance review, with SCL’s tax attorneys available for legal issues.
Bookkeeping & consulting
Organized financial records make tax preparation easier. We offer bookkeeping and consulting to help you understand your numbers and support your tax filings.
Foreign reporting & international tax compliance
Overseas finances.
A coordinated U.S. filing plan.
Living abroad is only one reason to need foreign reporting. Overseas accounts, investments, business interests, gifts, and trusts can also create U.S. filing obligations. We review the full picture, identify the applicable forms, and define the preparation and accounting work for your engagement.
FBAR · FinCEN Form 114
Foreign bank and financial account reporting, including review of account ownership, signature authority, maximum balances, and currency conversions. The FBAR is filed electronically with FinCEN, separately from your income tax return.
FinCEN FBAR guidanceFATCA · Form 8938
Review and reporting of specified foreign financial assets. Form 8938 has its own thresholds and is attached to your federal income tax return when required. Filing an FBAR does not replace Form 8938; some taxpayers need both.
IRS FBAR and Form 8938 comparisonOverseas income & expat returns
U.S. reporting of foreign wages, self-employment income, rental income, and investment income. We review foreign tax credits (Form 1116), the foreign earned income exclusion (Form 2555), and residency and treaty considerations. Nonresident filing needs, including Form 1040-NR, are assessed separately.
IRS guide for taxpayers abroadForeign companies & partnerships
Reporting review for interests in foreign corporations (Form 5471), foreign partnerships (Form 8865), and foreign disregarded entities or branches (Form 8858). We help organize ownership details, financial statements, and related transactions to determine the applicable filings.
IRS foreign corporation reportingForeign trusts, gifts & inheritances
Review of Form 3520 for reportable foreign gifts, inheritances, and trust transactions, and Form 3520-A for foreign trusts with U.S. owners. Reporting may be required even when a transfer does not create income tax. Trust classification and legal questions can be coordinated with SCL’s attorneys.
IRS foreign trust and gift reportingForeign investments & pensions
Review of foreign mutual funds and other investments for passive foreign investment company (PFIC) reporting on Form 8621. Foreign pensions and accounts with tax benefits abroad also require a separate U.S. tax and reporting review; their treatment depends on the arrangement and any applicable treaty.
IRS PFIC reporting guidanceForeign-owned U.S. businesses
Review of Form 5472 reporting for applicable foreign-owned U.S. corporations and foreign-owned single-member LLCs treated as disregarded entities. We assess reportable related-party transactions and the required accompanying return, including a pro forma Form 1120 where applicable.
IRS Form 5472 filing instructionsMissed foreign filings & catch-up
Reconcile prior returns, account records, and missing international forms before choosing a filing approach. When streamlined procedures or other disclosure options may apply, we coordinate preparation with SCL’s attorneys to assess eligibility, non-willfulness, and penalty issues before submission.
IRS streamlined filing proceduresStart with your records. Understand your next step.
Share your prior returns, account statements, ownership records, and any notices. We connect annual compliance and accounting with legal review when a missed filing, penalty, or disclosure decision requires it.
Meet your accounting services team
Experienced people.
Personal attention.
Our accounting team is managed by Hayden Brodsky, Tax Professional & CPA, and includes John Barbarotta. The team provides individual and business tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll support, and international accounting services, with personal attention to each client.
John Barbarotta
Tax Professional & CFO
John has worked in accounting and finance since 1998, including roles with Playboy Enterprises and Black & Decker. He has helped thousands of clients address their filing obligations, with a focus on thorough preparation and managing tax exposure.
His approach combines practical experience with attention to each client’s circumstances.
Hayden Brodsky
Tax Professional & CPA
Hayden manages the accounting team at Segal Cohen & Landis Accounting Services. His experience includes individual and corporate returns, bookkeeping, and payroll. He also handles international accounting matters, including foreign reporting and cross-border tax compliance. He works with clients across industries, including entertainment, real estate, and public safety professionals.
What to expect
A clear process from the first conversation.
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Start with a conversation
Tell us about your personal or business tax needs, the years involved, and any outstanding notices. Your initial consultation includes a review of your circumstances and a proposal for the work.
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Organize, prepare & review
We identify the documents needed, prepare the agreed returns, and review the filings with you. Electronic filing is available for eligible returns.
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File & stay on track
After filing, discuss ongoing bookkeeping, payroll, and reporting needs. If a balance due or IRS dispute requires legal attention, we can connect the preparation work with SCL’s tax controversy team.
Preparation & resolution, connected
When your tax return is only part of the picture.
An unfiled return, balance due, or IRS notice can involve both preparation and legal strategy. Our accounting services team can coordinate with Segal, Cohen & Landis’s attorneys when your matter calls for tax controversy representation.
Tax preparation and legal representation have distinct scopes. We will clarify the services appropriate to your situation.
Explore SCL’s tax law servicesCommon questions
Know what comes next.
Get a clearer sense of how our tax preparation and ongoing services can fit your needs.
Is Segal Cohen & Landis a law firm?
Yes. Segal, Cohen & Landis is a tax law firm focused on IRS disputes and international tax matters. Domestic and foreign tax preparation services are also available through our Accounting Services division. The accounting team is managed by Hayden Brodsky, Tax Professional & CPA. Tax preparation and legal representation have distinct scopes, which we clarify for each engagement.
Who provides accounting services at Segal Cohen & Landis?
Segal Cohen & Landis Accounting Services is the accounting services division of the Segal, Cohen & Landis tax law firm. Our accounting team, managed by Hayden Brodsky, Tax Professional & CPA, provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll support, and international accounting services. John Barbarotta is also part of the team. The office is at 9100 Wilshire Boulevard, 601 East Tower, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Call 310-285-3999 for a free initial consultation.
Do you prepare both individual and business returns?
Yes. Our tax preparation services cover individuals, self-employed taxpayers, C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and LLCs, including domestic returns and applicable foreign reporting.
Can you help if I have missed several years of filing?
Yes. We help prepare delinquent or missing returns and review whether previously filed returns need amendment. Tell us which years are outstanding and whether you have received IRS or state notices so we can assess the work involved.
Do you offer bookkeeping and support outside tax season?
Yes. Bookkeeping, consulting, and payroll support are available in addition to tax return preparation. Your proposal will identify the services included in your engagement.
Do you help with foreign tax compliance and expatriate returns?
Yes. Our review covers overseas income, FBAR, FATCA Form 8938, foreign business interests, trusts and gifts, and foreign investments. The forms required depend on your tax residency, ownership, account values, transactions, and applicable exceptions. We identify the preparation work for your engagement and coordinate legal issues with SCL’s attorneys.
Are FinCEN Form 114, FBAR, and FATCA Form 8938 the same thing?
FBAR is the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, filed as FinCEN Form 114. It generally applies to U.S. persons with a financial interest in or signature authority over foreign financial accounts whose combined value exceeds $10,000 at any time during the calendar year, subject to exceptions. FATCA Form 8938 is a separate IRS filing for specified foreign financial assets, with different thresholds. Some taxpayers must file both.
What should I bring for a foreign compliance review?
Bring prior U.S. and foreign tax returns, foreign account statements and maximum annual balances, records of foreign taxes paid, business ownership details and financial statements, and documents for foreign gifts, trusts, pensions, and investments. Include any IRS or FinCEN notices. We will identify any additional records needed for your specific filings.
Can you help with missed FBARs or other foreign forms?
Yes. We review the missing years and records, then coordinate with SCL’s attorneys when disclosure options or penalties need legal evaluation. Streamlined procedures require eligibility review and a certification of non-willful conduct; they are not appropriate for every case. The filing approach is assessed before returns or disclosures are submitted.
How much does tax preparation cost?
Start with a free initial consultation. We review the returns, tax years, records, and services involved, then provide a proposal based on your needs. Ask about expedited filing and evening or weekend appointments when you contact the team; availability depends on the work required.
Your next step
Let’s get your accounting moving forward.
Contact Segal Cohen & Landis Accounting Services for a free initial consultation and a proposal for your domestic or foreign tax preparation, bookkeeping, or payroll needs.
Call 310-285-3999Accounting services team
Beverly Hills office
9100 Wilshire Boulevard, 601 East Tower
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Email SCL
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