Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Des Moines IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Des Moines from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Des Moines taxpayers — including Principal Financial and Wells Fargo professionals with complex deferred compensation, insurance producers navigating worker classification issues, Iowa farm operators with agricultural tax questions, and individuals with IRS debt — face a demanding IRS enforcement environment despite Iowa's recently reduced state income tax rate. Segal, Cohen & Landis provides attorney-led federal IRS representation for Des Moines and Iowa clients, conducted entirely by phone and video.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Des Moines Clients
We represent clients in Des Moines and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Des Moines 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 — Des Moines IRS Tax Help
What are the most common IRS issues for Des Moines financial services and insurance professionals?
Des Moines financial services and insurance professionals at Principal Financial, Wells Fargo, and regional firms frequently face IRS issues around Section 409A deferred compensation compliance, nonqualified stock option income recognition, insurance producer commission income classification (W-2 vs. 1099), and variable annuity management fee reporting. The IRS's Worker Classification Settlement Program targets insurance agent and broker misclassification. Executive benefit plans at large Des Moines employers create audit risk from split-dollar life insurance arrangements and excess benefit plan distributions. SCL represents financial industry professionals in IRS examination and compensation disputes.
Are Iowa farm operators and agricultural businesses at higher IRS audit risk?
Yes. Iowa farm operators face disproportionately high IRS audit rates due to large Section 179 deductions, farm income averaging elections (Schedule J), USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payment reporting, cash accounting method elections, and complex agricultural partnership income allocations. Iowa crop and livestock operations frequently claim losses from drought, flooding, and market conditions — loss patterns across multiple years are an IRS audit trigger. SCL represents Iowa agricultural businesses in IRS audit defense and collection matters.
How does Iowa's new flat income tax rate affect the IRS-state enforcement picture for Des Moines taxpayers?
Iowa's 2025 flat 3.8% income tax rate significantly reduced the state tax burden but did not change IRS federal enforcement. The Iowa Department of Revenue still participates in federal-state data sharing — an IRS audit adjustment automatically generates an IDR state assessment. Iowa's reduced rate does mean the compounding state tax liability from IRS audits is now lower than it was under the prior progressive structure reaching 8.98%, which is a meaningful improvement for Des Moines taxpayers resolving IRS matters.
Can SCL represent Des Moines and Iowa clients for IRS collection problems?
Yes. Des Moines and statewide Iowa clients facing IRS tax liens, wage garnishments, bank levies, payroll tax delinquencies, or installment agreement defaults can contact SCL for attorney-led representation. All work is conducted remotely — by phone and video — without any requirement to travel to Beverly Hills. We handle the full IRS collection defense spectrum including installment agreements, offers in compromise, penalty abatement, and collection due process appeals.
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.
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