Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Richmond IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Richmond from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Richmond taxpayers — including financial services professionals at Capital One and regional banks, government contractors with defense and federal agency ties, and small business owners — face IRS enforcement that automatically cascades into Virginia state tax liability under Virginia's conformity law. Segal, Cohen & Landis provides attorney-led federal IRS representation for Richmond and Virginia clients, conducted entirely by phone and video.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Richmond Clients
We represent clients in Richmond and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Richmond 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 — Richmond IRS Tax Help
How does Virginia's 'conformity law' affect Richmond taxpayers who are audited by the IRS?
Virginia calculates state taxable income starting with federal adjusted gross income (AGI). This means an IRS audit adjustment that raises your federal AGI automatically raises Virginia taxable income by the same amount, creating a parallel state deficiency. Virginia Tax participates in the IRS data sharing program and will issue a state assessment within 12–24 months of a federal audit closing. Richmond taxpayers who settle IRS audits should budget for an accompanying Virginia state bill. SCL coordinates both federal and Virginia state resolution proactively.
What IRS issues are specific to Richmond's banking and financial services professionals?
Richmond's banking sector — Capital One, Atlantic Union, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond — creates IRS audit exposure from executive restricted stock unit vesting, annual incentive plan compensation, bank-provided housing or relocation reimbursements, and deferred compensation arrangements. Capital One is publicly traded — executives and employees with large equity events face IRS scrutiny on 1099-B cost basis reporting, Section 83(b) elections, and share-based compensation deductions. SCL has experience representing financial services professionals in IRS examination.
Are government contractors and defense employees in Richmond at higher IRS audit risk?
Richmond and the adjacent Northern Virginia corridor have a high concentration of government contractors — employees with security clearance bonuses, contractor 1099-NEC income alongside W-2 employment, and federal per diem reimbursements that are partially taxable. Worker misclassification between W-2 and 1099 status is an active IRS enforcement area. Relocation reimbursements from federal contractors are taxable when they exceed qualified moving expense rules. SCL represents Richmond's contractor community in IRS audit and income classification disputes.
Can SCL help Richmond small business owners with IRS collection issues?
Yes. Richmond small business owners facing IRS tax liens, wage garnishments, bank levies, payroll tax delinquencies, or trust fund penalty assessments can reach SCL for attorney-led representation. All work is handled remotely — no trip to Beverly Hills required. We develop strategies including installment agreements, offers in compromise, penalty abatement, and collection due process appeals for Richmond clients.
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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