Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
San Francisco IRS Tax Attorney
Serving San Francisco from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
San Francisco taxpayers in technology, venture capital, private equity, and related industries face some of the country's most complex tax situations. Segal, Cohen & Landis represents SF clients in IRS audits of equity compensation, cryptocurrency reporting, offshore fund structures, and all aspects of IRS and California FTB controversy. Call our Beverly Hills office — the firm handles San Francisco matters remotely and flies in for Tax Court sessions when needed.
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IRS & Tax Context for San Francisco
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IRS San Francisco Office
450 Golden Gate Ave., Box 36040, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 522-6060
Federal / Tax Court
U.S. Tax Court — San Francisco Special Trial Session | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
California tax context
Tax issues affecting San Francisco
San Francisco's technology economy produces more equity compensation audit cases than almost any other city in the country.
Equity compensation
RSU income taxed at ordinary rates, ISO exercises triggering AMT, and QSBS eligibility questions are daily issues for SF taxpayers.
Federal and California audits
The FTB's Headquarters division closely monitors Silicon Valley and SF tech workers, and the IRS has a dedicated examination team focused on high-income tech employee returns.
Investment and offshore income
Carried interest, cryptocurrency gains, and offshore fund structures are additional audit vectors for SF-area investment professionals.
IRS Tax Services Available to San Francisco Clients
We represent clients in San Francisco and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why San Francisco 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
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Frequently Asked Questions — San Francisco IRS Tax Help
I have RSUs from my SF tech company that triggered a large IRS bill. Can SCL help?
RSU income is taxed at ordinary rates in the year of vesting — often a six-figure tax event for senior tech employees. If withholding was insufficient or estimated taxes were underpaid, IRS and FTB underpayment penalties can compound the problem. SCL analyzes the withholding gap, prepares amended returns where appropriate, and negotiates installment agreements or penalty abatement.
I have unreported cryptocurrency gains going back several years. What should I do?
The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property — every sale, exchange, or use triggers a reportable gain or loss. Unreported crypto gains can result in civil penalties and, in egregious cases, criminal referral. SCL handles voluntary disclosure of cryptocurrency income, prepares amended returns, and negotiates with the IRS to minimize penalties for SF clients with crypto compliance gaps.
Does SCL handle offshore fund and partnership structures for SF investment professionals?
Yes. Offshore fund investments, foreign partnership interests (Form 8865), and offshore account holding structures require complex U.S. reporting. SCL handles IRS examination of these structures, FBAR and Form 8938 compliance, and PFIC elections for investment funds commonly held by SF venture capital and private equity professionals.
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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