Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Tampa IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Tampa from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Tampa's surge of relocating professionals, retirees, and crypto investors has made the city a magnet for IRS scrutiny - and many residents discover too late that Florida's lack of a state income tax does nothing to shield them from federal audits, payroll tax liabilities, or residency challenges from the high-tax states they left behind. Whether you are a Westshore business owner facing an IRS payroll trust-fund recovery penalty, a retiree being audited over unreported brokerage gains, or a recent arrival from New York fighting a 183-day residency audit on your old domicile, the exposure is real and the deadlines are unforgiving. Segal, Cohen & Landis - "The Nation's Premier IRS Tax Law Firm for Over 33 Years," based in Beverly Hills and led by Samuel Landis, Esq. (LL.M. Taxation) - represents Tampa clients nationwide before the IRS in all 50 states. If you have received an IRS notice, a Revenue Officer assignment, or a CP2000, call before the response window closes and the government's leverage hardens.
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IRS Tax Services Available to Tampa Clients
We represent clients in Tampa and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Tampa 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 — Tampa IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Tampa and Tampa Bay area taxpayers?
Tampa's real estate market, healthcare sector, and retirement community create diverse IRS audit exposure. Short-term rental income in the Tampa Bay area is frequently underreported. Florida has no state income tax, but Tampa taxpayers are fully subject to federal IRS enforcement on real estate gains, retirement distributions, and self-employment income. Tampa's large Hispanic and Latin American community creates FBAR and Form 3520 exposure for overseas accounts.
Does Florida's no-income-tax status reduce IRS exposure for Tampa residents?
Florida has no state income tax, which eliminates state audit risk — but Tampa taxpayers remain fully subject to federal IRS enforcement. The IRS has a large presence in Florida for collection enforcement, particularly for retirement community taxpayers with pension distributions and for real estate investors. The absence of state income tax does not reduce federal capital gains, rental income, or self-employment tax obligations.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Tampa and Florida clients?
Yes. SCL serves Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and all Florida clients remotely. We handle real estate tax issues, FBAR, retirement income disputes, IRS audits, back taxes, and all federal tax matters.
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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