Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Hartford IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Hartford from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Hartford taxpayers — including insurance executives, financial services professionals, attorneys at Connecticut law firms, and high-income individuals navigating both IRS and Connecticut DRS enforcement — face a demanding state and federal tax environment. Segal, Cohen & Landis provides attorney-led IRS representation for Hartford and statewide Connecticut clients, conducted entirely by phone and video from our Beverly Hills office.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Hartford Clients
We represent clients in Hartford and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Hartford 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 — Hartford IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Hartford's insurance and financial services professionals?
Hartford's insurance executives at companies like The Hartford, Travelers, and Cigna frequently face IRS audits tied to nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements (Section 409A), split-dollar life insurance policy imputed income, performance-based bonus deferral plans, and restricted stock unit vesting. Partnership income from financial services limited partnerships — producing Schedule K-1 income — triggers passive activity limitation analysis and at-risk rule determinations. SCL has experience navigating executive compensation tax controversies and large income IRS audit programs.
How does Connecticut's DRS coordinate with the IRS to audit Hartford taxpayers?
Connecticut's Department of Revenue Services participates in the IRS federal-state data sharing program. IRS audit adjustments are automatically reported to DRS, which issues its own state deficiency notice — typically within 12–18 months of the federal resolution. Hartford taxpayers who negotiate an IRS settlement should expect a DRS follow-up assessment for the same year. SCL coordinates federal IRS and Connecticut state resolution simultaneously to prevent compounding penalties.
Does Connecticut's estate tax affect Hartford families differently than the federal estate tax?
Yes. Connecticut has historically imposed a state estate tax with a lower exemption than the federal threshold — creating situations where Connecticut estate tax applies even when no federal estate tax is owed. Connecticut's estate tax exemption has been subject to legislative change. Hartford families with real estate holdings, investment accounts, or business interests that have appreciated significantly should be aware of the state-federal gap. SCL advises on estate tax planning and dispute resolution for Connecticut clients.
Can SCL help Hartford clients who owe back taxes or face IRS collection action?
Yes. We handle IRS collection defense for Hartford clients including negotiated installment agreements, offer in compromise evaluation, penalty abatement requests, wage garnishment releases, and bank levy releases. All work is conducted remotely by phone and video — you can speak directly with a licensed IRS tax attorney from anywhere in Connecticut without traveling to Beverly Hills.
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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