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

The service is not only meticulous but also instructive.

Shinjuku T.

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.

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

I had a case pending for a Virginia tax assessment which I felt was wrong since I am a resident of Nevada. I have a summer home in Virginia used by myself and family members from around the U.S.. A lot of the case was based on information from 10 years ago and hard to verify. Alla and the staff at Frost Law did the research and documentation to show precedence that I was not a resident and subject to Virginia tax laws. I would highly recommend Alla and the staff at Frost & Associates if you have a tax problem with you state.

Joe D.

Client testimonials

Working with this firm has been a great experience. Their experts are sharp, approachable, and always focused on doing what’s best for the client. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to any CPA or advisor.

Ian W.

Tax webinars provided are very good and useful! Top shelf presentation , all questions answered, Today's on loss deductions was great !

AEBCPAMA

Very knowledgeable and friendly

Judd L.

The entire team at Frost and Associates are so friendly and very professional. My Tax Attorney, Lauren Mata is one of the best. I have been so impressed with Laruen and her professional service that she has provided my firm. Thank you Lauren Mata!!

Kimberlyn W.

Client testimonials

Frost Law is Amazing! They helped me personally get ahold of my finances and get a fresh start. They were friendly and courteous, and patient enough to work with a financially illiterate 60 year old male. I would recommend them to anyone. If they can help me they can help anyone.

Lenny M.

Great informative session from Frost Law. They are experts in taxes and are able to articulate the Information in layman’s terms. I would recommend them always.

Nirav M.

I found Frost Law Firm online after desperately searching for ways to expedite the long, painful process of getting desperately needed covid-19 pandemic era tax credits in 2024. Their legal team, including Hunter Scott, of this firm literally was one of my life-jackets on the fast-sinking ship of my business. Through their work with the IRS on my behalf, I had 90% of the tax credit refunds in hand by the close of 2025, which helped me turn things around. I highly recommend their expertise when it comes to the tax laws.

Allison W.

Very informative and knowledgeable on tax law changes.

Kevin J.

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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