Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Columbia IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Columbia from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Columbia taxpayers - from State House staffers and Fort Jackson military families to University of South Carolina faculty and Main Street small-business owners - increasingly face dual-front tax exposure: IRS audits, payroll-tax enforcement, and back-tax liens on one side, and aggressive South Carolina Department of Revenue collection on the other. When a federal Revenue Officer assigns your account or the SCDOR issues a state tax lien against your Richland or Lexington County property, you need a tax attorney who litigates these controversies for a living, not a seasonal preparer. Segal, Cohen & Landis - the IRS tax law firm headquartered in Beverly Hills and representing clients in all 50 states for over 33 years - resolves audits, Offers in Compromise, payroll-tax assessments, and unfiled returns for Columbia residents and businesses. If you've received an IRS notice or an SCDOR collection letter, call before the deadline on the page passes and your appeal rights expire.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Columbia Clients
We represent clients in Columbia and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Columbia 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 — Columbia IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Columbia's state government and university community?
Columbia, South Carolina's state capital, is home to the University of South Carolina and major state agencies. State employees face IRS issues with South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) pension distributions and deferred compensation. USC faculty and researchers have fellowship income and FBAR obligations for foreign accounts. South Carolina's income tax (up to 6.5%) coordinates with the IRS through data sharing. Fort Jackson military personnel face military-specific compensation reporting issues.
Does University of South Carolina employment create IRS obligations?
USC faculty, researchers, and international visiting scholars may hold foreign accounts requiring FBAR disclosure. Research grants, technology transfer royalties, and startup equity in university spin-offs have complex federal tax treatment. Graduate student stipends and fellowship income have specific taxability rules that differ from standard W-2 wages. SCL advises Columbia academic community clients on federal IRS reporting obligations.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Columbia and South Carolina clients?
Yes. SCL serves Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, and all South Carolina clients remotely. We handle IRS audits, university and military community tax issues, 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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