Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Nashville IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Nashville from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Nashville taxpayers — including healthcare professionals, entertainment executives, athletes, and real estate investors — face growing federal IRS audit exposure despite Tennessee's lack of state income tax. Segal, Cohen & Landis provides expert IRS representation for Nashville clients nationwide.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Nashville Clients
We represent clients in Nashville and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Nashville 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 — Nashville IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Nashville taxpayers?
Nashville's entertainment and music industry creates unique IRS issues: royalty income reporting, touring income allocated across multiple states, and publishing rights transfer taxation. Nashville's growing healthcare and tech sector generates deferred compensation and equity IRS issues. Tennessee has no state income tax on wages (Hall Tax was eliminated in 2021), but Nashville taxpayers remain fully subject to federal IRS enforcement on all income types.
How does the music industry create specific IRS issues for Nashville?
Music royalties, publishing advances, touring income, merchandise licensing, and sync fees all have specific federal tax treatment. Mischaracterization between ordinary income and capital gain (e.g., on music catalog sales) is a significant IRS audit area. Multi-state touring income requires proper state apportionment across jurisdictions where concerts occur. SCL advises Nashville entertainment industry clients on federal IRS reporting and audit defense.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Nashville clients?
Yes. SCL represents Nashville and all Tennessee clients remotely by phone and video. We handle music industry tax issues, healthcare executive compensation, IRS audits, back taxes, FBAR, and all federal tax matters.
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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