Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
La County IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Los Angeles County from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
When the IRS and California's Franchise Tax Board both come after a Los Angeles County taxpayer - and in this county, where the combined top rate exceeds 50%, they often arrive together - the stakes are measured in six and seven figures: FBAR penalties at 50% of account value, residency reassessments on out-of-state moves, and loan-out corporation audits that can unwind years of entertainment-industry income. Segal, Cohen & Landis, headquartered at 9100 Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills, has spent over 33 years resolving exactly these cases for individuals and businesses across all 88 cities in LA County, from IRS audits and collections to offshore voluntary disclosures and U.S. Tax Court litigation. As one of the nation's premier IRS tax law firms with a nationwide federal practice led by attorney Samuel Landis, Esq. (LL.M. Taxation), the firm brings local proximity and elite tax credentials to every matter. If you have received an IRS notice, an FTB residency inquiry, or an FBAR penalty assessment, call before the deadline that turns a problem into a judgment.
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IRS & Tax Context for La County
All of California →IRS Office for La County Taxpayers
IRS Los Angeles Campus
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 Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County's 10 million residents face the heaviest combined federal-state tax burden in the nation. California's top marginal income tax rate of 13.3% - the highest of any state, rising to 14.4% in 2024 for wages above $1 million once the lifted SDI cap is included - applies in full to LA County's high earners, with a 12.3% bracket triggered at roughly $721,000 for single filers.
California residency and enforcement
Unlike most states, California's tax authority is the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), which operates entirely independently of the IRS, runs its own audits, and is notoriously aggressive on residency disputes: it pursues departing residents who claim a move to Nevada, Texas, or Florida under the "safe harbor" and 18-month presumption rules, and it shares data with the IRS under formal information-sharing agreements, meaning a federal audit often spawns a parallel state assessment.
Entertainment income
Three local sectors drive disproportionate audit exposure. The entertainment industry - concentrated in Hollywood, Burbank, and Culver City - generates complex residual, royalty, loan-out corporation, and equity compensation issues that both the IRS and FTB scrutinize, particularly loan-out S-corp reasonable-compensation challenges and multistate income apportionment for touring and production work.
Real estate investments
The real estate sector, from Westside developers to 1031 exchange investors, faces IRS passive-activity and like-kind exchange audits alongside FTB withholding enforcement on property sales.
International reporting
And LA County hosts the nation's largest concentration of international tax cases - FBAR, FATCA Form 8938, Form 3520 foreign gift/trust reporting, and PFIC issues - driven by its Korean, Chinese, Iranian, Israeli, and Mexican expatriate communities in neighborhoods like Koreatown, the San Gabriel Valley, and Beverly Hills. FBAR willful penalties reach 50% of account value per year, making representation essential.
Audits and representation
IRS enforcement in the Los Angeles region prioritizes high-income non-filers, offshore account disclosures, cryptocurrency reporting, and employment-tax (payroll trust-fund) cases against small businesses - all amplified by the post-Inflation Reduction Act enforcement funding targeting taxpayers earning over $400,000, a bracket densely populated across LA County. Segal, Cohen & Landis, headquartered at 9100 Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills, sits at the geographic and economic center of this market - minutes from the West LA and Laguna Niguel IRS offices and the FTB - and because federal IRS practice and U.S. Tax Court admission are nationwide, the firm represents clients across all 88 cities in the county and beyond.
International Clients
Segal, Cohen & Landis serves LA County's international communities — including Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Hebrew, and Spanish-speaking clients — with IRS and California tax compliance expertise.
IRS Tax Services Available to La County Clients
We represent clients in La County and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why La County 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.
Client Reviews
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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 — La County IRS Tax Help
Does Segal, Cohen & Landis handle cases from all of Los Angeles County?
Yes. SCL represents clients from every city and unincorporated community in LA County — from Palmdale and Lancaster in the north to Long Beach and San Pedro in the south, from Malibu on the coast to Pomona and the eastern cities. Most matters are handled remotely; in-person consultations are available at the Beverly Hills office.
I received an IRS revenue agent report (RAR) proposing large adjustments. What should I do?
An IRS Revenue Agent Report is the examiner's proposed findings after audit. You have the right to appeal within 30 days through the IRS Office of Appeals before any assessment is made. SCL reviews RARs, prepares written appeals, and represents clients before Appeals — where many audit disputes are resolved more favorably than the initial examiner's position.
Can SCL handle both IRS and California FTB matters simultaneously?
Yes — and this is frequently necessary for LA County clients. The IRS and FTB often run parallel examinations of the same returns, and an IRS audit settlement can trigger an FTB conformity audit. SCL manages both proceedings with consistent positions to minimize total federal and state liability.
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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