Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Beverly Hills IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Beverly Hills from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
A single seven-figure year in Beverly Hills - a film backend, a startup exit, a building sale - can put you in the crosshairs of both the IRS and a Franchise Tax Board that imposes the nation's highest income tax rate at 13.3%, and the two agencies audit independently, so settling one does not settle the other. Segal, Cohen & Landis is an IRS tax law firm headquartered at 9100 Wilshire Blvd, where it has defended high-net-worth individuals, entertainment executives, real estate principals, and international clients for over 33 years in IRS audits, U.S. Tax Court, offshore disclosure, and FTB residency and collection disputes. Our federal practice is nationwide and our knowledge of California's residency rules and the local IRS Appeals office is firsthand. If you have received an IRS notice, are facing an FTB residency examination, or hold unreported foreign accounts, call today for a confidential consultation before deadlines and penalties compound.
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IRS & Tax Context for Beverly Hills
All of California →IRS Office for Beverly Hills Taxpayers
IRS Los Angeles Campus (nearest)
300 N. Los Angeles St., Stop 7345, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 576-3140
Federal / Tax Court
U.S. Tax Court — Los Angeles Special Trial Session | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
California tax context
Tax issues affecting Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills concentrates more high-income tax exposure per square mile than almost anywhere in the country, and California taxes it harder than any state in the nation. The top marginal California income tax rate is 13.3% on income above $1 million - the highest state rate in the U.S. - including the 1% behavioral health services tax. Separately, covered wages are subject to 1.3% State Disability Insurance withholding in 2026, without a taxable wage cap.
Unlike most states, California has no preferential rate for capital gains; a 90210 founder's liquidity event or a producer's backend participation is taxed as ordinary income on top of the federal 37% bracket and 3.8% net investment income tax.
California residency and audits
The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) administers this regime independently of the IRS, runs its own audits, and is notoriously aggressive - its residency examiners use the Bragg factors to challenge taxpayers who claim a move to Nevada, Texas, or Florida while keeping a Beverly Hills home, and its four-year statute and post-amnesty penalties give it leverage the IRS often lacks.
Three local sectors draw concentrated scrutiny.
Entertainment income
Entertainment: loan-out corporations, deferred and equity compensation, and Schedule C deductions for travel, agents, and "research" invite both IRS and FTB exam, and the FTB sources income to California for work performed here regardless of where a star now lives.
Real estate investments
Real estate: 9100 Wilshire's surrounding market generates large depreciation, 1031 exchanges, opportunity-zone deferrals, and short-term rental losses that trigger passive-activity and material-participation challenges.
International business
International business: foreign founders, dual citizens, and family offices along the Wilshire Corridor face FBAR, Form 8938, GILTI, and foreign-trust reporting where the IRS LB&I division and Criminal Investigation prioritize willful non-disclosure with penalties reaching 50% of account balances per year.
Audits and representation
The IRS has publicly committed to expanding audits of taxpayers earning over $1 million and of large partnerships - a profile that describes much of Beverly Hills. Segal, Cohen & Landis has practiced from 9100 Wilshire Blvd since the firm's founding, giving it 33 years of direct experience with the FTB residency unit, the Los Angeles IRS Appeals office, and U.S. Tax Court.
Because IRS representation is governed by federal law and admission before the Tax Court is nationwide, the firm's Beverly Hills base is a strength, not a limitation: it represents clients in federal audits, collections, and disclosures anywhere in the country while bringing local fluency in California's uniquely punitive state system.
IRS Tax Services Available to Beverly Hills Clients
We represent clients in Beverly Hills and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Beverly Hills 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 — Beverly Hills IRS Tax Help
What triggers an IRS audit for high-income Beverly Hills residents?
Large Schedule C deductions relative to income, significant real estate losses on passive income returns, offshore account holdings, and complex pass-through structures are the most common triggers. The IRS LB&I division focuses exclusively on returns over $10M in assets or complex international structures — categories that describe many Beverly Hills clients.
Can SCL help if I have unreported offshore accounts?
Yes. SCL handles IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) submissions, Streamlined Domestic and Foreign Offshore Procedures, and FBAR/FBAR penalty defense. Beverly Hills clients with Swiss, Israeli, Cayman, or other offshore accounts come to SCL specifically for this expertise.
Is the Beverly Hills office the firm's headquarters?
Yes. 9100 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills is the firm's founding and primary office. All senior attorneys are based here. The firm has represented Beverly Hills clients continuously for over 33 years.
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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