Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Charlotte IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Charlotte from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Charlotte's role as the nation's second-largest banking hub means its residents carry tax exposure most cities never see: restricted stock units and performance shares from Bank of America and Truist that vest across multiple states, deferred compensation plans that trigger IRS scrutiny under Section 409A, and K-1 partnership income from the city's private equity and asset-management firms. When the IRS or the North Carolina Department of Revenue questions how that income was reported, the stakes run into six and seven figures. Segal, Cohen & Landis - the IRS tax law firm based in Beverly Hills with over 33 years resolving federal tax controversies in all 50 states - represents Charlotte executives, business owners, and high earners facing audits, back taxes, and collection actions. If you have received an IRS examination notice or an NCDOR assessment, call before the deadline to respond runs out and your options narrow.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Charlotte Clients
We represent clients in Charlotte and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Charlotte 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 — Charlotte IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Charlotte's banking and financial services sector?
Charlotte is the second-largest US banking center (Bank of America, Wells Fargo HQ). Financial industry executives face IRS issues with deferred compensation, hedge fund K-1s, carried interest, and complex compensation structures. North Carolina's DOR participates in federal-state data sharing — IRS adjustments trigger state assessments. Charlotte's growing immigrant community creates FBAR exposure for overseas accounts.
Does North Carolina's income tax create additional audit risk for Charlotte taxpayers?
Yes. North Carolina has a flat 4.75% income tax and the NC DOR actively audits high-income individuals and business owners. An IRS audit adjustment automatically flows to NC DOR through the federal-state data exchange program. Charlotte's large financial services workforce with complex compensation structures faces dual federal and state audit exposure. SCL handles federal IRS matters for Charlotte clients.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Charlotte and North Carolina clients?
Yes. SCL serves Charlotte, Raleigh, and all North Carolina clients remotely by phone and video. We handle IRS audits, financial industry tax disputes, back taxes, FBAR, 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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