Senior Associate

Lauren Mata

lauren.mata@askfrost.com

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 2013
  • U.S. Tax Court, 2017

Background & History

Lauren J. Mata is an attorney with a focus in the practice area of tax controversy, handling cases with both the federal government and the state of Florida.

The tax issues Lauren handles include wage garnishment, bank levy, collections, voluntary disclosure, employment taxes, trust fund recovery penalty, federal and state audits, tax return preparer penalties, innocent spouse claims, penalty abatement, offers in compromise, Florida Department of Revenue technical advisement, etc. In addition to handling cases, Lauren prepares current and delinquent individual and corporate tax returns, drafts wills and trusts and administers probate estates.

Education

  • Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
    - J.D., Honors: Dean's List, 2012
  • Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
    - B.S. Major: Psychology, Honors: Dean's List, 2006

Speaking Engagements & Panel Participation

Publications

Professional Organizations & Memberships

  • Tax Section – Florida Bar, Member, 2013 – Present
Gold Quote Marks

Lauren Mata was a great help in unraveling our Federal & State Tax Payments and Refunds situations. Five (maybe six) star review for her!

Serge P.
Gold Quote Marks

Lauren Mata was extremely helpful and did an excellent job in resolving my trust fund tax issues with the IRS.

Rudolph S.
Gold Quote Marks

Lauren Mata and the Frost team were fantastic. We had a complex issue that we were overwhelmed with. The team was incredible, represented us fantastically, and helped get us exactly where we needed. We're so grateful!

Henry S.