Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Columbus IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Columbus from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Columbus taxpayers face federal, Ohio state, and local city income taxes simultaneously. From insurance executives to international community members with FBAR obligations, Segal, Cohen & Landis represents Columbus clients for IRS audits, tax debt, and compliance.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Columbus Clients
We represent clients in Columbus and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Columbus 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 — Columbus IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Columbus taxpayers?
Columbus's diversified economy — JPMorgan Chase, Nationwide Insurance, Ohio State University, and Abercrombie & Fitch — creates executive compensation, pension, and equity IRS audit risk. Ohio's income tax (rates up to 3.99%) and Columbus's 2.5% city income tax create a three-layer tax structure. Ohio's DOR participates in the federal-state data exchange — IRS adjustments trigger Ohio state notices. OSU researchers and international faculty have FBAR obligations.
Does Columbus have a local income tax that interacts with IRS obligations?
Columbus levies a 2.5% city income tax on residents and on non-residents who work in Columbus. This is separate from both state and federal obligations. Ohio's DOR coordinates with the IRS through data sharing, meaning IRS audit adjustments automatically flow to Ohio DOR for state assessment. Columbus business owners face federal, state, and local tax obligations simultaneously. SCL handles federal IRS matters for Columbus clients.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Columbus and Ohio clients?
Yes. SCL serves Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and all Ohio clients remotely. We handle IRS audits, university community FBAR issues, back taxes, executive compensation disputes, 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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