Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
Virginia Beach IRS Tax Attorney
Serving Virginia Beach from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
Virginia Beach residents - from the tens of thousands of active-duty sailors and airmen stationed at NAS Oceana, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, and Naval Station Norfolk to the contractors, charter captains, and oceanfront hospitality operators who power the local economy - face IRS audits, Virginia Department of Taxation assessments, back taxes, and combat-zone and BAH exclusion disputes that few general practitioners are equipped to handle. Military pay, multi-state Leave and Earnings Statement issues, and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act create filing complexities that the IRS scrutinizes closely. Segal, Cohen & Landis brings over 33 years of IRS controversy experience to Virginia Beach, with attorney Samuel Landis, Esq. (LL.M. in Taxation) leading a federal tax practice that serves clients in all 50 states from the firm's Beverly Hills headquarters. If you have received a CP2000 notice, an audit letter, a Notice of Intent to Levy, or a Virginia tax bill you cannot pay, call before the collection clock runs out and your options narrow.

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IRS Tax Services Available to Virginia Beach Clients
We represent clients in Virginia Beach and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why Virginia Beach 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 — Virginia Beach IRS Tax Help
What IRS issues are most common for Virginia Beach's large military community?
Virginia Beach hosts the largest naval installation in the world (Naval Station Norfolk) and numerous bases including NAS Oceana, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, and Langley. Military families face combat pay, BAH exclusion, and pension distribution IRS issues. Virginia's income tax (up to 5.75%) coordinates with the IRS — federal adjustments trigger Virginia state assessments. Virginia Beach's resort and real estate economy creates vacation rental and short-term rental IRS reporting obligations.
How do military housing allowances and combat pay affect IRS reporting in Virginia Beach?
BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) and BAS (Basic Allowance for Subsistence) are excluded from federal income tax. Combat pay from deployed service members in designated combat zones is also excludable — but can be included in EITC calculations for maximum credit benefit. Virginia Beach service members who own rental properties while deployed need to properly account for rental income and military housing simultaneously. SCL handles military IRS issues for Virginia Beach clients.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads clients?
Yes. SCL serves Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and all Hampton Roads clients remotely. We handle military tax issues, real estate rental IRS matters, 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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