Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Australia IRS Tax Attorney
Serving U.S. taxpayers in Australia from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
US citizens and green card holders in Australia — including those with superannuation accounts, investment properties, or unreported Australian financial accounts — can contact Segal, Cohen & Landis for US international tax attorney representation.
International Clients
Australia
IRS & Tax Context for Australia
IRS Office for Australia Taxpayers
IRS International — Philadelphia Service Center (US Expats Australia)
P.O. Box 409101, Ogden, UT 84409
(267) 941-1000
Federal / Tax Court
U.S. Tax Court — Washington, DC | U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
International Tax Landscape
The US-Australia tax treaty (1982) provides relief on dividends, interest, royalties, and pensions. Australian superannuation funds are a major compliance issue — many US tax professionals incorrectly treat them as tax-exempt, but superannuation does not qualify as a pension plan under US law unless specifically covered by treaty. Growth inside Australian super is taxable to US persons annually. US citizens in Australia also face FBAR reporting for Australian bank accounts, share trading accounts (CommSec, etc.), and superannuation accounts. The ATO and IRS share FATCA data. SCL regularly assists Americans in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane with superannuation reporting, PFIC elections for Australian managed funds, and voluntary disclosure for years of unfiled reports.
IRS Tax Services Available to Australia Clients
We represent clients in Australia and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Australia Taxpayers Choose Segal, Cohen & Landis
Attorney-Led, Not Sales-Led
Every case is handled directly by a licensed tax attorney — never delegated to an unenrolled preparer or case manager. You get attorney judgment from day one.
33+ Years of IRS Experience
Sam Landis, Esq. has spent over three decades navigating IRS Collection, IRS Examination, and U.S. Tax Court on behalf of individuals and businesses.
National IRS Practice
We practice before the IRS in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Your physical location doesn't limit your access to experienced IRS tax counsel.
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“Sam resolved a six-figure IRS levy in under a week. He communicated every step clearly and got the result we needed. I can't recommend SCL highly enough.”
Michael T. · 2024
“I had an extremely complex FBAR and Form 3520 situation. Sam understood every nuance and handled the voluntary disclosure flawlessly. Genuinely the best in the field.”
Priya R. · 2024
“After receiving an IRS audit notice I was terrified. The team at SCL walked me through everything, represented me completely, and the audit closed with no changes. Worth every penny.”
David L. · 2023
Samuel Landis, Esq. · LL.M. Taxation, Boston University · 33+ years IRS controversy practice
Frequently Asked Questions — Australia IRS Tax Help
What US tax obligations do US citizens living in Australia have?
US citizens and green card holders in Australia must file US tax returns on worldwide income including Australian salary, superannuation contributions, and investment income. The US-Australia tax treaty provides foreign tax credits, but FBAR reporting for Australian bank accounts (Commonwealth, NAB, ANZ, Westpac) and Australian Superannuation funds remains required. Australian super funds are not automatically tax-deferred under US rules and may trigger PFIC obligations.
How is Australian Superannuation treated for US tax purposes?
Australian Super funds are not recognized as tax-advantaged by the IRS. Employer contributions to super may be currently taxable to US-person employees, and super fund investment gains may be taxable annually. Super funds holding managed investment trusts may constitute PFICs under US rules, creating punitive default tax treatment. The US-Australia treaty does not expressly address super funds. SCL advises Australian-based US taxpayers on super fund reporting and PFIC elections.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent US expats in Australia?
Yes. SCL represents US citizens in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and all Australian cities by phone and video. We handle Australian super reporting, FBAR, US expat tax filings, IRS voluntary disclosure, and all US international tax compliance. Time zone coordination is available.
How quickly can you stop a wage garnishment or bank levy?
In most cases, we can issue an IRS levy release or garnishment suspension within 24–72 hours of being retained, pending IRS processing. The first step is a free consultation to assess your situation.
What is the cost of a tax attorney consultation?
We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your situation. Fee schedules vary by case type and complexity — we are transparent about fees before any engagement.
Attorney-Led IRS Representation
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Cross-border tax topics for Australia
For an overview of common reporting issues, see our Australia international tax guide.