Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Baltimore IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Baltimore from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Baltimore taxpayers carry one of the heaviest combined income tax burdens in the nation - a 5.75% top state rate stacked with Baltimore City's 3.2% local income tax - and that complexity is exactly what triggers IRS audits, Maryland Comptroller assessments, and crushing back-tax liabilities. Whether you're a Johns Hopkins physician with multi-state W-2 income, a federal contractor near Fort Meade facing a payroll tax dispute, or a Fells Point business owner buried in liens and levies, Segal, Cohen & Landis represents clients before the IRS and the Comptroller of Maryland from its Beverly Hills headquarters. For over 33 years, our firm - led by attorney Samuel Landis, Esq. (LL.M. in Taxation) - has resolved IRS controversies in all 50 states, and federal tax practice is nationwide by law. Call today before the IRS or the Comptroller escalates collections against your wages, bank accounts, or property.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Baltimore Clients
We represent clients in Baltimore and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Baltimore 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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What Our Clients Say
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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 — Baltimore IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Baltimore taxpayers?
Baltimore's healthcare sector — Johns Hopkins Hospital, University of Maryland Medical Center — creates executive compensation, physician partnership income, and research grant IRS issues. Baltimore City imposes an income tax up to 3.2% on top of Maryland's 5.75% state rate — a combined local/state rate near 9%. Maryland's DOR participates in federal-state data sharing — IRS adjustments trigger Maryland state assessments. Johns Hopkins international researchers have FBAR obligations.
Does Maryland's state income tax create significant audit risk for Baltimore taxpayers?
Yes. Maryland has one of the higher state income tax rates nationally (up to 5.75%), and Baltimore City adds its own income tax surcharge. Maryland's Comptroller's Office actively audits high-income individuals, self-employed taxpayers, and those with large deductions. Maryland uses federal conformity broadly — IRS audit adjustments automatically trigger Maryland state deficiencies. SCL handles federal IRS matters for Baltimore clients.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Baltimore and Maryland clients?
Yes. SCL serves Baltimore and all Maryland clients remotely. We handle IRS audits, healthcare professional tax issues, FBAR, back taxes, and all federal tax controversies.
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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