Federal Tax

Federal tax planning, IRS compliance, and controversy resolution from an attorney with an LL.M. in Taxation — for clients anywhere in the United States.

Practicing nationwide — all 50 states

A tax attorney for clients anywhere in the U.S.

Federal tax law is the same in every state. Because it is governed by the Internal Revenue Code and federal procedure, Fried Law represents clients on federal tax matters nationwide — in all 50 states. Wherever you live, you can work with an attorney whose advanced training is devoted specifically to tax.

Attorney Asher Fried holds an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Alabama School of Law — a degree earned after the standard law degree and focused entirely on tax. In practice since 2012, Asher handles federal tax work on a flat-fee basis and entirely online, so distance is never an obstacle.

How the firm helps

Tax planning & strategy

Proactive planning is where a tax attorney adds the most value. That means structuring transactions, investments, entities, and personal finances so they are efficient and defensible before returns are filed — coordinating income, capital-gains, and entity-level considerations, and anticipating how today's decisions play out over the years ahead.

IRS compliance

Staying compliant is easier and cheaper than fixing problems later. The firm advises on federal filing and reporting obligations, helps you understand your responsibilities, and works to keep your affairs in order so that returns hold up to scrutiny.

IRS controversy & resolution

When the IRS questions a return, opens an audit, or begins collection, you should not face it alone. As a licensed attorney, Asher can represent you in examinations, appeals, and collection matters — handling the correspondence, deadlines, and negotiation on your behalf. Every matter is fact-specific and no result can be promised, but you will have experienced counsel managing the process.

Why an LL.M. in Taxation matters

Most attorneys study tax briefly. An LL.M. in Taxation is a full graduate program in it. For complex planning and for disputes with the IRS, that depth translates into sharper analysis of the Code, the regulations, and the procedure that governs your matter. It is also what lets Fried Law integrate tax with the firm's other practices — from estate planning to business structuring. If your issue is with a state rather than the IRS, see state & local tax (SALT).

Flat-fee, fully virtual, nationwide

You receive a fixed, written fee for a defined scope before work begins, and the entire engagement is handled by video, phone, and secure document exchange. No matter which state you call home, you can schedule a free consultation to discuss your federal tax matter.

Frequently Asked

Federal tax questions

Can you help me if I'm not in Texas or California?

Yes. Federal tax matters are governed by federal law and the Internal Revenue Code, so they are handled for clients anywhere in the United States — all 50 states. The firm's Texas and California admissions apply to state-specific work such as estate planning and business law, but federal tax planning, IRS compliance, and IRS controversy work is nationwide.

What is an LL.M. in Taxation, and why does it matter for a tax matter?

An LL.M. in Taxation is an advanced law degree focused entirely on tax law, earned after the standard law degree. It means your matter is handled by an attorney with specialized, dedicated training in the Internal Revenue Code and tax procedure — which matters most in complex planning and in disputes with the IRS.

What is the difference between tax planning and tax controversy?

Tax planning is proactive: structuring transactions, entities, and personal finances to be efficient and compliant before returns are filed. Tax controversy is reactive: representing you when the IRS questions, audits, or pursues collection on a filed return. Fried Law handles both, and sound planning often reduces the risk of a future controversy.

Can you represent me before the IRS?

Yes. As a licensed attorney, Asher Fried can represent clients before the IRS in examinations, appeals, and collection matters nationwide. Every situation is different and no outcome can be guaranteed, but you will have experienced counsel handling the correspondence and process on your behalf.

Complimentary Consultation

Talk to a tax attorney.

Wherever you are in the country, schedule a confidential consultation about your federal tax matter — with a flat-fee quote before any work begins.