Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Tallahassee IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Tallahassee from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Tallahassee professionals who draw income from the Capitol complex - registered lobbyists, legislative consultants, state contractors, and FSU and FAMU faculty with outside consulting - are prime targets for IRS scrutiny of Schedule C deductions, 1099 consulting income, and the unreimbursed business expenses that come with working both sides of Apalachee Parkway. Because Florida has no state income tax, the IRS is effectively the only tax authority watching your return, and that focus makes federal audits, back taxes, and worker-classification disputes especially high-stakes in Leon County. Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C. - the nation's premier IRS tax law firm for over 33 years, operating from 9100 Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills - represents Tallahassee clients nationwide before the IRS, from audit defense to Offers in Compromise. If you've received a CP2000 notice, an audit letter, or a Revenue Officer assignment, call before the deadline on that notice passes and your options narrow.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Tallahassee Clients
We represent clients in Tallahassee and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Tallahassee 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 — Tallahassee IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Tallahassee state government employees?
Tallahassee's economy centers on Florida state government and Florida State University. State employees face IRS issues with Florida Retirement System (FRS) pension distributions, deferred compensation (457 plans), and DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program) payouts. Florida has no state income tax — but FRS pension income is fully taxable federally. FSU researchers and international faculty have FBAR obligations for accounts abroad.
How is the Florida DROP program taxed by the IRS?
Florida's Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) allows FRS members to defer pension payments into an account while continuing to work. When a DROP participant retires and receives the accumulated DROP lump sum, the full amount is taxable federal income in the year received — potentially a very large taxable event. Improper handling of DROP distributions is a common IRS error for Tallahassee state employees. SCL advises Tallahassee clients on DROP and FRS pension federal tax treatment.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Tallahassee and North Florida clients?
Yes. SCL serves Tallahassee and all North Florida clients remotely. We handle state employee pension IRS issues, university community FBAR matters, back taxes, 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.
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