Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Sacramento IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Sacramento from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Sacramento taxpayers — whether state government employees, business owners, real estate investors, or agricultural operators — facing IRS audits, FTB disputes, back taxes, or collection action can reach Segal, Cohen & Landis. The FTB's headquarters is in Sacramento; SCL represents Sacramento clients before both the IRS and FTB.
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IRS & Tax Context for Sacramento
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IRS Sacramento Office
4330 Watt Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-5225
Federal / Tax Court
U.S. Tax Court — Sacramento Special Trial Session | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
California tax context
Tax issues affecting Sacramento
Sacramento is California's state capital, home to thousands of state government employees alongside a growing private sector economy.
Public employee benefits
State employees receiving CalPERS pension distributions, deferred compensation, and public employee benefits face both federal and California tax compliance obligations.
California enforcement
The FTB is headquartered in Sacramento — enforcement decisions originate here.
Agriculture and real estate
Sacramento business owners, particularly in agriculture and real estate, face specialized audit risks tied to those industries.
IRS Tax Services Available to Sacramento Clients
We represent clients in Sacramento and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Sacramento 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.
Client Reviews
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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 — Sacramento IRS Tax Help
I'm a California state employee with CalPERS. Are there IRS issues I should know about?
CalPERS distributions are taxable federal income. Supplemental pension elections, public employee deferred compensation (457 plans), and CalPERS survivor annuities all have specific federal tax treatment. SCL advises Sacramento public employees on IRS compliance and handles audits of pension distribution reporting.
The FTB is headquartered in Sacramento. Does that affect enforcement against local taxpayers?
Proximity to FTB headquarters does not increase audit risk for individual Sacramento taxpayers — the FTB uses statistical selection methods. However, it does mean FTB audit agents can initiate field examinations of Sacramento businesses quickly. SCL represents Sacramento clients in all phases of FTB examination and appeal.
Can SCL help Sacramento agricultural businesses with IRS audits?
Yes. Farm income, crop insurance proceeds, commodity contracts, and Section 179 equipment deductions are specialized audit areas for California's agricultural community. SCL handles IRS field audits of farming operations in the Sacramento Valley and advises on agricultural tax planning.
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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