Brager Tax Law Group

Brager Tax Law Group is a leading boutique law firm focused exclusively on tax litigation and controversy, with offices in Los Angeles, Orange County California, Washington, D.C., and Florida. The firm represents taxpayers in high-stakes disputes with the IRS, California Franchise Tax Board, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).

Led by President Cheryl Frank, the firm is known for its group of former IRS attorneys who bring deep insight into tax enforcement strategy and procedure. A former Senior Attorney in the tax litigation division of the IRS Chief Counsel, Cheryl brings over 45 years of experience, including advising taxpayers on civil and criminal tax matters, serving as a judge at the IBA-ICC in The Hague, participating in the DOJ’s Tax Shelter Injunction Task Force, and being selected for a joint U.S.-China tax policy mission regarding the establishment of a tax court system. With over 100 years of combined experience, the Brager team provides highly strategic, results-driven representation across a broad range of civil and criminal tax matters.

The firm also defends clients before the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility and provides expert witness services in federal and procedure in California tax courts. Brager attorneys regularly represent clients before the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), and the Employment Development Department (EDD) on employee classification cases. From sales and use tax disputes to California residency audits, the firm’s team brings local knowledge and aggressive advocacy to each case—positioning Brager as a go-to resource for navigating California’s unique and often complex tax environment.

Internationally, Brager Tax Law Group advises non-U.S. individuals and foreign corporations with U.S. tax exposure. In the expatriation area, the firm guides clients through the tax implications of renouncing U.S. citizenship or terminating long-term U.S. residency. The team is well-versed in the international reporting regimes that often accompany these transitions, including FATCA, and regularly handles cross-border controversies involving foreign financial accounts, U.S. real estate, and multi-jurisdictional compliance.

Clients value Brager Tax Law Group’s direct access to senior attorneys, personal attention, and strategic advocacy informed by their former IRS experience—delivering results for taxpayers facing serious tax problems. For more information visit www.bragertaxlaw.com.