Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
New Orleans IRS Tax Attorney
Serving New Orleans from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
New Orleans runs on cash, tips, and seasonal income - and that makes it one of the most heavily scrutinized markets in the IRS's eyes. French Quarter restaurant servers, Bourbon Street bartenders, Mardi Gras vendors, gig drivers, and short-term rental hosts routinely face IRS tip-allocation audits, unreported-income assessments, and Louisiana Department of Revenue collection actions that can hit a bank account or paycheck without much warning. Segal, Cohen & Landis - the nation's premier IRS tax law firm for over 33 years, headquartered in Beverly Hills and representing clients in all 50 states - defends New Orleans residents and businesses against IRS audits, back taxes, payroll tax liabilities, liens, levies, and Louisiana DOR disputes. If you have unfiled returns, a CP2000 notice, or a revenue officer already assigned to your case, the time to call a tax attorney is before the next deadline passes, not after.
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IRS Tax Services Available to New Orleans Clients
We represent clients in New Orleans and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why New Orleans 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 — New Orleans IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for New Orleans taxpayers?
New Orleans's hospitality, tourism, and entertainment industries create significant tip income, irregular earnings, and entertainment deduction IRS issues. The oil and gas industry in Louisiana creates complex depletion, working interest, and K-1 reporting issues for New Orleans-area clients. Louisiana's DOR coordinates with the IRS — state tax adjustments follow federal adjustments. New Orleans's large cultural and hospitality business community has high Schedule C and payroll tax audit rates.
Does the New Orleans hospitality and music industry create specific IRS issues?
Yes. Hospitality workers, musicians, and entertainers in New Orleans frequently have cash income, tip income, and irregular gig payments that are underreported. Musicians with touring income must report income across multiple state jurisdictions. Event photographers, caterers, and service workers often receive 1099s without proper tracking. SCL handles IRS audits and self-employment tax issues for New Orleans entertainment and hospitality clients.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent New Orleans clients?
Yes. SCL serves New Orleans and all Louisiana clients remotely. We handle hospitality industry IRS issues, oil and gas tax disputes, back taxes, FBAR, 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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