Katherine Murray, EA

About Katherine Murray, EA

Katherine Murray, EA is a IRS Enrolled Agent serving clients in Kailua, Hawaii and the surrounding region. With 35 years of professional experience, the firm of Murray Financial handles a focused range of federal and state tax matters for individuals, families, and small businesses.

As an IRS Enrolled Agent who has passed the Special Enrollment Examination administered by the IRS, Katherine Murray, EA is authorized to prepare federal returns, e-file with the IRS, and assist clients with year-round tax planning. This credential also conveys unlimited representation rights before the IRS, meaning the preparer can advocate on a client’s behalf in audits, collection cases, and appeals.

Specialties

• Schedule C self-employed
• International expat returns
• Foreign earned income exclusion
• Like-kind 1031 exchanges
• Power of attorney (Form 2848)
• Gift tax returns (Form 709)

Service area

Primary office in Kailua, HI (ZIP 96711). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on Hawaii.

How to verify this preparer

Every preparer listed on TaxPrepFinder can be cross-checked against the IRS Return Preparer Office public directory using the PTIN shown above. The IRS provides a free Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications at irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf. Search by last name, ZIP code, or credential to confirm an active filing-season status.

For CPAs, the Hawaii Board of Accountancy maintains a public license-lookup tool. For tax attorneys, the Hawaii State Bar offers a similar member-search facility. Confirming credentials directly with the issuing authority is always recommended before engaging any preparer for a complex matter.