Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Durham IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Durham from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Durham's Research Triangle has minted a generation of biotech founders, Duke and NC Central faculty, and pharmaceutical professionals whose equity grants, RSU vesting, and consulting income routinely trigger IRS examinations and North Carolina Department of Revenue assessments that arrive years after the original return was filed. When a six-figure ISO exercise collides with AMT, or a Durham startup's K-1 partnership allocations don't match what the IRS computers expect, the resulting audit notices, CP2000s, and back-tax liens can threaten everything you've built. Segal, Cohen & Landis - headquartered at 9100 Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills and recognized as the Nation's Premier IRS Tax Law Firm for over 33 years - represents Durham residents and Triangle-area professionals in IRS controversies nationwide. If you've received an IRS examination letter, a Notice of Deficiency, or an NCDOR Notice of Proposed Assessment, call before the response deadline lapses and your options narrow.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Durham Clients
We represent clients in Durham and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Durham 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 — Durham IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Durham's Research Triangle community?
Durham is home to Duke University, Duke University Health System, and the heart of North Carolina's Research Triangle. Duke faculty and researchers face fellowship income, research grant classification, and FBAR for foreign accounts. Duke Medical Center physicians have complex partnership income, employment vs. contractor classification, and deferred compensation IRS issues. NC's DOR coordinates with the IRS — federal adjustments trigger state assessments.
Does Duke University employment create unique IRS reporting obligations?
Duke faculty and medical professionals may receive research grants, NIH funding, foreign collaboration fees, and startup equity in Duke spin-off companies — all with complex federal tax treatment. Duke's large international medical and research community creates FBAR obligations for accounts in China, India, and other countries. Duke Medical physicians in group practice arrangements face Schedule K-1 reporting and complex self-employment tax issues.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Durham and Triangle clients?
Yes. SCL serves Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and all North Carolina clients remotely. We handle IRS audits, university and medical community FBAR issues, physician tax disputes, back taxes, 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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