Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Germany IRS Tax Attorney
Serving U.S. taxpayers in Germany from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
US citizens and green card holders in Germany — including American expats, dual nationals, and those with German pensions or bank accounts — can contact Segal, Cohen & Landis for US international tax attorney representation.
International Clients
Germany
IRS & Tax Context for Germany
IRS Office for Germany Taxpayers
IRS International — Philadelphia Service Center (US Expats Germany)
P.O. Box 409101, Ogden, UT 84409
(267) 941-1000
Federal / Tax Court
U.S. Tax Court — Washington, DC | U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
International Tax Landscape
The US-Germany tax treaty (1989) is relatively comprehensive and covers employment income, business profits, dividends, interest, royalties, and pensions. German Riester-Rente and Rürup-Rente private pension accounts are not automatically treated as tax-exempt under US law. US persons in Germany must report German bank accounts and investment accounts on FBAR and potentially Form 8938. Germany's BaFin-regulated financial institutions fully comply with FATCA. US citizens receiving German social security (Deutsche Rentenversicherung) may be able to exclude it under treaty. SCL assists American expats in Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg with US tax compliance and streamlined disclosure procedures.
IRS Tax Services Available to Germany Clients
We represent clients in Germany and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Germany 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 — Germany IRS Tax Help
What US tax obligations do US citizens living in Germany have?
US citizens and green card holders in Germany must file annual US tax returns on worldwide income including German salary, investment income, and pension contributions. The US-Germany tax treaty provides foreign tax credits and certain pension provisions, but FBAR reporting for German bank accounts (Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Sparkasse, DKB) is mandatory. German investment funds and ETFs may qualify as PFICs under US rules.
Are German pension plans like Riester or Rürup deductible on US returns?
The US-Germany treaty contains pension income provisions but does not provide IRA-like deductibility for Riester and Rürup contributions under US rules. German employer pension contributions may be currently taxable to US employees. German pension income is generally taxable in the US with foreign tax credits offsetting German taxes paid. SCL guides German-based US taxpayers through pension reporting and treaty optimization.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent US expats in Germany?
Yes. SCL represents US citizens in Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and throughout Germany by phone and video. We handle German expat US tax filings, FBAR, pension reporting, IRS voluntary disclosure, and all US international tax obligations. European time zone coordination is available.
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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Cross-border tax topics for Germany
For an overview of common reporting issues, see our Germany international tax guide.