Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Syracuse IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Syracuse from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Syracuse residents and Central New York businesses are squeezed from two directions: a federal IRS that aggressively pursues back taxes, payroll liabilities, and audit deficiencies, and a New York State Department of Taxation and Finance whose residency and income examinations are among the most relentless in the nation. From Upstate Medical and Crouse hospital staff with complex W-2 and equity income to micro-business owners along the Inner Harbor and Salt City entrepreneurs riding the Micron-driven boom, the wrong response to an IRS notice or a state audit letter can escalate into liens, wage garnishments, and frozen bank accounts within weeks. Segal, Cohen & Landis - the Beverly Hills IRS tax law firm with over 33 years of experience resolving federal tax controversies in all 50 states - represents Syracuse taxpayers in audits, appeals, Offers in Compromise, and payroll tax defense. If you have received an IRS CP504, a Final Notice of Intent to Levy, or a New York State DTF audit notice, the time to engage counsel is now, before enforcement collection begins.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Syracuse Clients
We represent clients in Syracuse and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Syracuse 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 — Syracuse IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Syracuse taxpayers?
Syracuse's economy — Syracuse University, National Grid, healthcare, and state government — creates IRS issues around university income, pension distributions, and small business audits. New York's income tax (up to 10.9%) is among the nation's highest and the NY DTF actively coordinates with the IRS. Syracuse's proximity to Canada creates some FBAR exposure for residents with Canadian accounts. Manufacturing and construction businesses in the Syracuse area face payroll tax audit risk.
Does New York State aggressively audit Syracuse taxpayers who receive IRS notices?
Yes. New York's Department of Taxation and Finance is one of the most aggressive state tax authorities in the country. The NY DTF participates in the federal-state data exchange — IRS audit results automatically trigger New York state deficiency notices. New York's 'statutory residency' rules can catch Syracuse taxpayers who spend significant time in New York City. SCL handles federal IRS matters for Syracuse and upstate New York clients.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Syracuse and upstate New York clients?
Yes. SCL serves Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and all upstate New York clients remotely. We handle IRS audits, university community tax issues, 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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