Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Ventura County IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Ventura County from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
From the strawberry and lemon growers of Oxnard's Camarillo plain to the biotech and aerospace payrolls of Thousand Oaks and the rental-property owners along Ventura's coast, Ventura County taxpayers carry a uniquely layered exposure: federal IRS scrutiny stacked on top of one of the most aggressive state tax authorities in the country. An IRS audit notice, an FTB residency or pass-through demand, or a six-figure back-tax balance is not a problem to face alone, and most local CPAs are not licensed to litigate it. Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C. - based at 9100 Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills, just over the Conejo Grade from Thousand Oaks - has resolved IRS and California tax disputes for more than 33 years, and its federal practice extends nationwide before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and Appeals. If you have received a notice from the IRS or the Franchise Tax Board, call before the collection clock and assessment deadlines run against you.
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IRS & Tax Context for Ventura County
All of California →IRS Office for Ventura County Taxpayers
IRS Los Angeles Campus
300 N. Los Angeles St., Stop 7345, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 576-3140
Federal / Tax Court
U.S. Tax Court — Los Angeles Session | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (Western Division, Ventura)
California tax context
Tax issues affecting Ventura County
Ventura County taxpayers sit inside California's nine-bracket personal income tax system, which tops out at 13.3% - the highest state income tax rate in the nation - including the 1% behavioral health services tax on taxable income above $1 million. Covered wages separately face 1.3% State Disability Insurance withholding in 2026 without a taxable wage cap. California also taxes capital gains as ordinary income, so a grower selling a Santa Paula citrus ranch or a Westlake Village founder exiting a startup can owe California its top rate on the entire gain with no preferential treatment.
Separate California enforcement
These obligations are enforced not by the IRS but by the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), which operates as an entirely separate agency with its own auditors, its own 20-year collection statute (far longer than the IRS's 10-year window), and its own liens, levies, and wage garnishments. A federal resolution with the IRS does not bind the FTB, and the FTB is notorious for chasing residency and source-of-income questions long after a taxpayer believes a matter is closed.
Agriculture
The county's core sectors each carry distinct audit risk. Agriculture - Oxnard and the Santa Clara River Valley produce a major share of the nation's strawberries, lemons, and celery - generates Schedule F farm income, heavy equipment depreciation, and seasonal H-2A labor that draw IRS and FTB scrutiny over worker classification and the §199A pass-through deduction.
Biotech and aerospace
The biotech, aerospace, and defense cluster around Thousand Oaks (Amgen) and Camarillo produces equity compensation, RSUs, ISOs, and AMT exposure that the FTB aggressively audits for residency and stock-option sourcing.
Property and employment taxes
And the county's dense base of rental and short-term-vacation property owners along the Ventura and Oxnard coast faces IRS passive-activity-loss limitations and §1031 exchange challenges, while cash-intensive professional and hospitality businesses remain priority targets for both federal and state worker-classification audits. Layered on top is the FTB's enforcement of AB 5 worker-classification rules and its scrutiny of partial-year and "abandoned" residency claims for those relocating to Nevada or Texas.
Audits and representation
IRS enforcement in the Central District of California has likewise intensified around high-income non-filers, the §6672 trust fund recovery penalty against business owners who fall behind on payroll deposits, and unreported foreign accounts. Segal, Cohen & Landis represents Ventura County clients on both fronts: its IRS practice is nationwide and admitted before the U.S. Tax Court, and its Beverly Hills base keeps it within California's bar and a short drive of the county it serves.
Attorney Samuel Landis, Esq., holds an LL.M. in Taxation and handles audits, Appeals, Offers in Compromise, and FTB collection defense for Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Simi Valley, and surrounding communities.
IRS Tax Services Available to Ventura County Clients
We represent clients in Ventura County and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Ventura County 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 — Ventura County IRS Tax Help
I operate an agricultural business in Ventura County. What are my IRS audit risks?
Farm income reporting, prepaid input expenses, crop insurance proceeds, and conservation easement deductions are all high-audit-risk areas. The IRS has agricultural examination specialists who focus on these items. SCL handles IRS field audits of Ventura County farming operations.
I receive oil production royalties from Ventura County fields. What are the tax implications?
Royalty income from oil production is reported on Schedule E and is subject to percentage depletion deductions. These deduction calculations are frequently audited. SCL handles IRS examination of royalty income and depletion deductions for Ventura County oil royalty owners.
Can SCL help with FTB source-income issues if I moved out of California but still have Ventura County property?
Yes. Rental income and gain from California real estate is taxable in California regardless of where you live. SCL handles FTB source-income disputes for former California residents who moved to Nevada, Arizona, or other states while retaining Ventura County real estate.
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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