Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
IRS Business Tax Defense — Protect Your Business
IRS tax attorneys — Beverly Hills, CA. National representation.
Business tax problems operate at an entirely different scale than individual tax matters. Payroll tax liabilities accumulate quarterly. Corporate tax deficiencies compound with penalties. IRS levies can freeze business bank accounts and end operations overnight. Audits of a business can expose the owner to personal liability.
At Segal, Cohen & Landis, we represent corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietors across the full spectrum of business tax matters — from payroll tax crises to complex IRS examinations to multi-year corporate tax resolutions.
How We Help
Our Approach to Business Tax Attorney
Business IRS Audit Defense
We represent corporations, partnerships, and LLCs in IRS examinations. Business audits involve entity-level issues — officer compensation, distributions, related-party transactions, depreciation, basis — that require sophisticated legal and accounting analysis.
Payroll Tax Delinquency Resolution
Payroll tax debt is the most dangerous IRS liability for business owners because it creates personal liability under the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty. We address payroll tax delinquencies immediately — getting the business into compliance and protecting owners from personal assessment.
IRS Business Levy Defense
An IRS levy on a business bank account can make it impossible to meet payroll and vendor obligations. We file emergency CDP requests and negotiate levy releases as a top priority.
Corporate Tax Resolution
We resolve years of accumulated corporate tax liability through installment agreements, offers in compromise, and penalty abatement strategies tailored to the business's cash flow.
How It Works
The Resolution Process
Business Tax Assessment
We review all federal and state tax liabilities, identify the most urgent threats to business operations, and prioritize the response.
Immediate Stabilization
For active crises (levies, garnishments, imminent personal assessments), we take immediate action to protect the business and its owners.
Comprehensive Resolution Strategy
We develop a long-term resolution plan that addresses all liabilities, coordinates federal and state issues, and protects both business and personal assets.
Implementation and Compliance
We implement the resolution, monitor compliance, and advise on ongoing tax obligations to prevent recurrence.
Ready to Resolve Your Tax Problem?
Our attorneys have helped thousands of clients resolve IRS matters. Your consultation is free and confidential.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the IRS shut down my business for unpaid taxes?+
Yes. The IRS can seize business assets, freeze bank accounts, and issue levies that make it impossible to operate. In extreme cases, the IRS can padlock a business premises. We work to prevent these outcomes — and to reverse them if they have already occurred.
Am I personally liable for my business's IRS debt?+
For payroll taxes, yes — through the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty. For income taxes, personal liability depends on the business structure. Corporate shareholders are generally not personally liable for corporate income taxes, but personal guarantees on IRS installment agreements are sometimes required.
Beverly Hills · Los Angeles · National
Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
9100 Wilshire Boulevard, 601 East Tower, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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