Senior Associate

Alla Cates

alla.cates@askfrost.com

Bar Admissions/Licenses

  • Maryland

Court Admissions

Background & History

Alla brings combined ten years of tax controversy experience, five of which in an attorney capacity. Alla has and is continuing to work across the majority of tax controversy areas, such as collection enforcement defense, emergency assistance with seriously delinquent passport certifications, settlements, penalty abatements, employment and sales and use tax, ACA compliance and federal and state audits, including cryptocurrency audits and financial instruments litigation in the United States Tax Court.  Her extensive and high-volume practice in these areas compliments her international tax compliance work.  Alla’s experience includes tax litigation in federal and state courts. 

Over the years, Alla has worked across a variety of domestic and international tax regulation areas both in an advisory and audit defense capacity.  Alla’s international work encompasses financial accounts and pension systems reporting in a variety of foreign financial environments, including the countries of Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Romania, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.  On the individual side, Alla advises on requirements pertaining to inheritance and foreign gift reportable transfers.  On the entity level, Alla works with corporation, partnership and disregarded entity reporting and the resulting entity and individual FBAR obligations.  Alla has assisted her clients with gaining compliance through voluntary disclosures and streamlined filing compliance procedures programs.  

Alla earned her Juris Doctor from the George Washington University Law School and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Affairs from George Mason University.

Education

  • The George Washington University Law School
    - J.D.
  • George Mason University
    - B.A. Global Affairs – 2008

Speaking Engagements & Panel Participation

Publications

Professional Organizations & Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Maryland State Bar Association

Client testimonials

Alla Cates did a amazing job for me with back taxes. I got a great result and always prompt responses to any questions I had. I would recommend her and have to others.

Bob B.

I had an issue with IRS. During the pandemic year, it took hours to get a phone call through IRS and was impossible to get a timely response. Frost Law helped me resolve the issue in my favor. They did what they promised to do in the initial consultation. Attorney Alla Cates was assigned to my case. She is very knowledgeable of my problem and worked on my case diligently and kept me informed throughout the whole time. In addition, other attorneys and administrative assistants were all very professional and pleasant to interact with.

Shujen C.

I had no idea I needed a tax attorney, until I got one. Alla Cates of Frost Law has been an asset in my life! She has a great deal of professionalism along with a side of joyfulness. Alla's knowledge and confidence in protecting my best interest has been exceptional! How she deals with all issues shows her ability to go above and beyond supporting her clients.

Theresa B.

Frost Law has handled my complex tax matter with the utmost professionalism. Alla Cates is superb. She is highly skilled, knowledgeable, responsive, and empathetic, going the extra mile to be encouraging when the inevitable complexities of such matters arise. The paralegals are very professional and supportive, as well. Aubrey Korbess, in particular, is excellent. I highly recommend Frost Law.

Elaine

Client testimonials

Even without engaging, the partners of this law firm give incredible advise and think of their clients first. I had the pleasure of speaking with Peter and we was very thourough and helped me understand my legal strategy better. Highly recommend, will definitely engage the firm who needed. TOP NOTCH!

Diego E.

I'm an attorney in Oregon and I hired Frost Law to assist with a legal tax matter. As a legal professional, the lawyers and staff at Frost Law are top tier. I was kept informed during every step of the process, and they did what they said they would. If you need tax help, you've found the right firm. There is no need to call any where else. Frost Law will fight for you and do their best!

Aaron T.

Well done presentation!

Pete G.

Provided tax compliance insight to address clients whom may interests in foreign trusts

Martin J.

Client testimonials

They provide very informative webinars on cutting edge tax laws.

Sheryl R.

Good summary of the Tax Act of 2025.

Stuart C.

Very responsive and easy to talk. Good results.

Chee K.

Exceptionally well presented and chock full of useful information

Albert S.

Bar Admissions/Licenses

  • Maryland

Court Admissions

Education

  • The George Washington University Law School
    - J.D.
  • George Mason University
    - B.A. Global Affairs – 2008

Background & History

Alla brings combined ten years of tax controversy experience, five of which in an attorney capacity. Alla has and is continuing to work across the majority of tax controversy areas, such as collection enforcement defense, emergency assistance with seriously delinquent passport certifications, settlements, penalty abatements, employment and sales and use tax, ACA compliance and federal and state audits, including cryptocurrency audits and financial instruments litigation in the United States Tax Court.  Her extensive and high-volume practice in these areas compliments her international tax compliance work.  Alla’s experience includes tax litigation in federal and state courts. 

Over the years, Alla has worked across a variety of domestic and international tax regulation areas both in an advisory and audit defense capacity.  Alla’s international work encompasses financial accounts and pension systems reporting in a variety of foreign financial environments, including the countries of Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Romania, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.  On the individual side, Alla advises on requirements pertaining to inheritance and foreign gift reportable transfers.  On the entity level, Alla works with corporation, partnership and disregarded entity reporting and the resulting entity and individual FBAR obligations.  Alla has assisted her clients with gaining compliance through voluntary disclosures and streamlined filing compliance procedures programs.  

Alla earned her Juris Doctor from the George Washington University Law School and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Affairs from George Mason University.

Education

  • The George Washington University Law School
    - J.D.
  • George Mason University
    - B.A. Global Affairs – 2008

Speaking Engagements & Panel Participation

Publications

Professional Organizations & Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Maryland State Bar Association
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