Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Madison IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Madison from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Madison taxpayers — including University of Wisconsin faculty and researchers with grant income and licensing royalties, state government employees, biotech founders with equity compensation, and international scholars navigating treaty rules — face IRS issues that are distinctly shaped by the university environment. Segal, Cohen & Landis provides attorney-led federal IRS representation for Madison and statewide Wisconsin clients, conducted entirely by phone and video.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Madison Clients
We represent clients in Madison and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Madison 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 — Madison IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for University of Wisconsin faculty and researchers?
UW-Madison faculty, post-docs, and researchers face IRS issues around federal research grant income classification (taxable vs. non-taxable allocations), technology transfer royalty income reporting, consulting income earned alongside university employment, stock options in UW spin-off companies requiring Section 83(b) elections, and deferred compensation plans. Foreign visiting scholars from treaty countries must file correctly to claim treaty exemptions — errors trigger IRS penalty notices. Graduate student stipend and fellowship income is fully taxable federally but not subject to FICA, creating underpayment penalty risk. SCL advises university community members on all of these issues.
How does Wisconsin's income tax interact with IRS audit results for Madison taxpayers?
Wisconsin's Department of Revenue participates in IRS federal-state data sharing. An IRS audit adjustment is automatically reported to WDR, which issues its own state deficiency notice — usually for the same additional income the IRS assessed. Wisconsin's top rate of 7.65% means a significant state assessment follows most IRS adjustments. SCL coordinates federal IRS resolution and WDR state tax defense simultaneously to prevent compounding liability.
What IRS issues do Madison biotech founders and startup employees face?
Madison's growing biotech and software startup community creates IRS issues around early-stage stock option exercises (ISOs vs. NQSOs), Section 83(b) elections for restricted stock in early funding rounds, AMT liability triggered by large ISO exercises, and QSBS (Qualified Small Business Stock) gain exclusion qualification under Section 1202. Founders who receive equity for services must recognize income at fair market value — improper deferrals create IRS exposure. SCL advises Madison startup founders and early employees on equity compensation tax strategy.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Madison and Wisconsin clients with IRS collection problems?
Yes. Madison and statewide Wisconsin clients facing IRS tax liens, wage garnishments, bank levies, installment agreement defaults, or offer in compromise needs can contact SCL for attorney-led representation. All work is conducted remotely by phone and video. We handle the full spectrum of IRS collection defense — from initial notice through final resolution — without requiring any in-person meeting.
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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