Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Buffalo IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Buffalo from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Buffalo residents who cross the Peace Bridge for work, run a business through the Niagara Frontier, or file in both the US and Canada face a tax exposure most cities never see - a dual-jurisdiction trap where one missed Form 1040-NR, T1, or FBAR can trigger parallel enforcement from the IRS and the Canada Revenue Agency. Add New York State's aggressive residency and nonresident-income audits, and a single Buffalo filing error can metastasize into IRS, NYS DTF, and cross-border liability at once. Segal, Cohen & Landis - based at 9100 Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills and serving clients in all 50 states - has spent over 33 years resolving exactly these IRS controversies: audits, back taxes, payroll-tax assessments, liens, levies, and offshore-disclosure exposure. If you have received an IRS notice, a DTF audit letter, or a CRA cross-border inquiry, the time to build your defense is before deadlines harden - call before the assessment becomes collectible.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Buffalo Clients
We represent clients in Buffalo and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Buffalo 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 — Buffalo IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Buffalo taxpayers?
Buffalo's healthcare (Roswell Park Cancer Institute, ECMC), manufacturing, and state government sectors create IRS audit exposure. New York's income tax (up to 10.9%) is among the highest nationally and the NY DTF aggressively coordinates with the IRS. Buffalo's proximity to Canada creates FBAR exposure for residents with Canadian bank accounts and investments. Niagara Falls tourism creates cash business and short-term rental IRS reporting issues.
Does New York's statutory residency rule affect Buffalo taxpayers who spend time in New York City?
New York's statutory residency rule taxes individuals as full-year New York residents if they maintain a permanent place of abode in New York and spend more than 183 days in the state. For Buffalo taxpayers who maintain apartments in New York City for work, this can trigger full-year NYC and NY state tax liability on all income. SCL advises Buffalo clients on New York residency issues and tax planning.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Buffalo and Western New York clients?
Yes. SCL serves Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Rochester, and all Western New York clients remotely. We handle IRS audits, FBAR, back taxes, healthcare professional tax issues, 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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