Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Fort Lauderdale IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Fort Lauderdale from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Fort Lauderdale's surge of high-net-worth transplants from New York, New Jersey, and California has made the city a magnet for two of the IRS's most aggressive enforcement priorities: FBAR penalties tied to undisclosed offshore accounts and multi-state residency audits launched by the very states clients thought they had left behind. Whether you are a yacht-industry executive facing foreign entity reporting questions, a Las Olas business owner under audit, or a recent Florida resident fighting a New York or California domicile claim, Segal, Cohen & Landis brings 33 years of focused IRS controversy experience to the table. From our Beverly Hills headquarters, attorney Samuel Landis, Esq. (LL.M. in Taxation) and the firm practice before the IRS nationwide - Florida residency is no barrier to representation, because federal tax law is the same in Fort Lauderdale as it is in Manhattan. If you have received an IRS notice, an FBAR inquiry, or a residency audit letter, call before the response deadline forecloses your best options.

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IRS Tax Services Available to Fort Lauderdale Clients
We represent clients in Fort Lauderdale and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Fort Lauderdale 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 — Fort Lauderdale IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Fort Lauderdale taxpayers?
Fort Lauderdale's marine industry, real estate market, and wealthy residential communities create distinct IRS audit exposure. Yacht and luxury boat sales and charter income have specific tax treatment. Fort Lauderdale's large Jewish and Latin American communities carry FBAR exposure for Israeli and Latin American bank accounts. South Florida real estate flipping and short-term rental income are frequent IRS targets. Florida has no income tax, but federal IRS enforcement is active throughout South Florida.
Does the Fort Lauderdale yacht and marine industry create IRS issues?
Yes. Yacht charter income is taxable federal income. Yacht sales may involve complex like-kind exchange, sales tax credit, and capital gain issues depending on the state of sale and use. Marine mechanics, brokers, and charter operators have high Schedule C audit rates. SCL handles IRS issues for Fort Lauderdale marine industry clients and high-net-worth waterfront property owners.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Fort Lauderdale clients?
Yes. SCL serves Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach, and all Broward County clients remotely. We handle FBAR, real estate tax issues, high-net-worth IRS audits, back taxes, and all federal tax matters.
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
Ready to Resolve Your IRS Problem in Fort Lauderdale?
Schedule a confidential consultation with a licensed IRS tax attorney. No sales calls, no pressure — just honest legal counsel and a clear path forward.
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