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

Great law firm, always available, very professional, and gets the job done! Highly recommended for your law needs!

David P.

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.

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.

Our experience with this firm was very professional and met our needs. We were pleased with all of the attorneys and staff that worked with us, but particularly Alla Cates who brought resolution to our problem/need. We would highly recommend the firm and for personalized and supportive service, Alla Cates is a winner!

Laurence S.

Client testimonials

They provide very informative webinars on cutting edge tax laws.

Sheryl R.

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.

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 got my questions answered in record time. Thanks so much!

Daniel G.

Client testimonials

"Great folks. Mr. Frost and Associates are professional and very knowledgeable. They helped my wife and I out with some outstanding IRS issues with a close family member."

Jeff P.

I’ve been So happy to working with them. I like their accuracy and prompt attention and kindness . They have been so much helpful. I am so much appreciate to find them.

May L.

Great communication made a troubling time easy def recommend

James G.

I've had the privilege to work with several attorneys with Frost Law. Every attorney has been technically proficient and provided solutions to our work. Our matter was resolved by Zachary Lyda! Highly recommend!

Lynn B.
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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