Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Glendale IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Glendale from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Glendale residents who hold accounts at Armenian, Russian, or Lebanese banks - or who inherited property abroad - face a quiet but severe IRS exposure: unfiled FBARs and Forms 8938 have separate penalty rules. Non-willful FBAR reporting penalties apply per annual report, not per account, with a $10,000 statutory maximum adjusted for inflation; willful FBAR penalties can reach the greater of an inflation-adjusted $100,000 or 50% of the account balance at the time of the violation. The city's dense corridor of family-owned restaurants, auto shops, and import businesses along Brand Boulevard and Glenoaks adds a second layer of risk through cash-handling payroll and employment tax audits. Segal, Cohen & Landis, headquartered minutes away at 9100 Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills, has represented Southern California taxpayers for over 33 years and practices before the IRS nationwide - guiding Glendale clients through Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures and Voluntary Disclosure before the IRS finds them first. If you have an unreported foreign account or an open FTB or IRS notice, the window to come forward voluntarily closes the moment an examination begins - call before that happens.
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IRS & Tax Context for Glendale
All of California →IRS Office for Glendale Taxpayers
IRS Los Angeles Campus (nearest)
300 N. Los Angeles St., Stop 7345, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 576-3140
Federal / Tax Court
U.S. Tax Court — Los Angeles Special Trial Session | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
California tax context
Tax issues affecting Glendale
Glendale taxpayers operate under California's top-in-the-nation personal income tax, which climbs to 13.3% on income above $1 million - the highest state rate in the country - with the 9.3% bracket reaching taxpayers earning as little as roughly $70,000. These rates are administered by the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), which is entirely separate from the IRS: an Offer in Compromise accepted by the federal government does not bind the FTB, and the FTB runs its own collection apparatus with the power to file liens, levy bank accounts, and intercept refunds independently of any federal resolution.
For Glendale's many international residents, this dual exposure compounds - California taxes worldwide income for residents and does not recognize most foreign tax treaty protections that apply at the federal level.
International reporting
Glendale's economy creates concentrated audit risk in three sectors. First, the city's large Armenian-American community drives extensive cross-border banking and remittance activity, making FBAR (FinCEN 114) and FATCA Form 8938 noncompliance the single biggest IRS enforcement target locally - the IRS continues to prioritize offshore account detection through FATCA data-sharing agreements with foreign banks.
Small business and payroll
Second, the dense small-business corridor along Brand Boulevard and Central Avenue - restaurants, jewelers, auto repair, and import/wholesale operations - runs heavy cash flow, drawing IRS scrutiny on unreported income, Form 941 payroll tax, and worker-classification (1099 versus W-2) audits, where the FTB's EDD counterpart pursues parallel state employment tax assessments.
Media and entertainment
Third, Glendale's role as a media and entertainment hub (DreamWorks Animation, Disney's nearby operations) generates high-earner stock-compensation and independent-contractor returns that attract both federal and FTB residency audits, particularly for taxpayers claiming a move out of California.
Capital gains and residency
California also offers no preferential capital gains treatment - gains are taxed as ordinary income at full state rates - which sharpens the stakes for Glendale property owners and business sellers facing simultaneous IRS and FTB exposure. The FTB is among the most aggressive state revenue agencies in the country on residency disputes, frequently challenging taxpayers who relocate to Nevada or Texas while retaining Glendale ties.
Coordinated representation
Although Segal, Cohen & Landis is based in Beverly Hills, its federal IRS practice is nationwide, and the firm regularly resolves the FTB side of California cases in tandem - negotiating installment agreements, penalty abatements, and Offers in Compromise with both authorities. With over 33 years representing Southern California taxpayers, attorney Samuel Landis, Esq., LL.M. in Taxation, brings the technical depth Glendale's international and small-business clients need to resolve federal and state exposure together rather than piecemeal.
IRS Tax Services Available to Glendale Clients
We represent clients in Glendale and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Glendale 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 — Glendale IRS Tax Help
I have Armenian bank accounts I never reported. What should I do?
U.S. persons with foreign accounts exceeding $10,000 at any point during the year must file an FBAR. Failure to report can result in penalties of $10,000 per year (non-willful) or up to 50% of account value per year (willful). SCL handles Streamlined Offshore Procedures and IRS Voluntary Disclosure for Glendale clients with unreported Armenian and other foreign accounts.
I inherited property in Armenia. Are there U.S. tax reporting requirements?
Foreign inheritance above $100,000 must be reported on Form 3520. Foreign real estate held as an investment may also require additional disclosures. SCL advises Glendale clients on the full U.S. reporting obligations associated with Armenian inheritance and prepares all required disclosures.
Does SCL offer Armenian-language services?
SCL serves Glendale's Armenian-American community and works with Armenian-speaking staff and interpreters to ensure clients fully understand their tax situation. Call our Beverly Hills office to discuss your matter.
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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