Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Knoxville IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Knoxville from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
In a state with no income tax, a Knoxville taxpayer's only real tax adversary is the IRS - and a federal lien, wage garnishment, or Trust Fund Recovery Penalty can move faster here precisely because there is no state assessment standing in the way. Whether you are a UT Medical Center physician with unreported 1099 income, an Oak Ridge contractor facing an audit over stock compensation, or a Gatlinburg-corridor business owner buried in unpaid 941 payroll taxes, Segal, Cohen & Landis defends Knoxville clients against the IRS from its Beverly Hills office, drawing on more than 33 years as the nation's premier IRS tax law firm with nationwide federal practice in all 50 states. IRS Revenue Officers do not wait - every day a balance goes unaddressed brings liens and levies closer. Call Segal, Cohen & Landis today for a confidential case review before the IRS makes its next move.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Knoxville Clients
We represent clients in Knoxville and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Knoxville 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 — Knoxville IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Knoxville taxpayers?
Knoxville's economy — University of Tennessee, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and manufacturing — creates specific IRS issues. Oak Ridge National Laboratory employees work on DOE-funded projects with complex security clearance stipend and grant income reporting. UT faculty and researchers face fellowship income and FBAR obligations. Tennessee has no state income tax on wages. Knoxville's growing remote worker community creates home office and business expense IRS deduction issues.
Does Oak Ridge National Laboratory employment create IRS obligations?
Yes. ORNL employees receive DOE-funded compensation that may include security bonuses, research grants, foreign collaboration fees, and startup equity in ORNL spin-off companies. International scientists at ORNL maintain accounts abroad requiring FBAR disclosure. ORNL's affiliation with the University of Tennessee creates additional fellowship income and grant classification complexity. SCL advises Knoxville government research community clients on federal IRS reporting.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Knoxville and Tennessee clients?
Yes. SCL serves Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, and all Tennessee clients remotely. We handle IRS audits, DOE laboratory tax issues, university community FBAR matters, 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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