Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Newark IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Newark from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Newark residents who commute across the Hudson to Manhattan jobs routinely get caught in a New Jersey-versus-New York income tax crossfire - and when the credit for taxes paid to New York is miscalculated, both the IRS and the New Jersey Division of Taxation come looking for money. Whether you are facing an IRS audit, a New Jersey Division of Taxation assessment, unfiled returns, payroll tax exposure from a Port Newark logistics operation, or back taxes spanning multiple states, Segal, Cohen & Landis resolves these federal and multi-state controversies. Headquartered in Beverly Hills and recognized as the nation's premier IRS tax law firm for over 33 years, the firm practices before the IRS nationwide - Essex County clients get the same caliber of representation as the firm's California clientele. Call before a Notice of Deficiency or a Division of Taxation lien hardens into a wage garnishment or bank levy.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Newark Clients
We represent clients in Newark and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Newark 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 — Newark IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Newark and New Jersey taxpayers?
Newark is New Jersey's largest city and a major business and logistics hub. New Jersey's income tax (up to 10.75%) and Newark's complex business environment create elevated IRS exposure. Newark's large Portuguese, Brazilian, and Latin American communities carry FBAR exposure for accounts in Portugal, Brazil, and other countries. New Jersey's Division of Taxation participates in federal-state data sharing — IRS adjustments trigger NJ state assessments. Newark's logistics industry creates payroll tax and worker classification IRS issues.
Does New Jersey's aggressive state tax enforcement affect Newark business owners?
Yes. New Jersey's Division of Taxation is one of the more aggressive state tax agencies nationally. NJ conducts its own audit program for businesses, self-employed individuals, and high-income residents — independent of IRS audit results. Newark business owners face both federal IRS and NJ state audit exposure simultaneously. SCL handles federal IRS matters for Newark business owners and individuals.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Newark and New Jersey clients?
Yes. SCL serves Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, and all New Jersey clients remotely. We handle IRS audits, FBAR, back taxes, business tax disputes, 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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