Catherine Brown, CPA

About Catherine Brown, CPA

Catherine Brown, CPA is a Certified Public Accountant serving clients in Fargo, North Dakota and the surrounding region. With 30 years of professional experience, the firm of Brown & Turner Tax Services handles a focused range of federal and state tax matters for individuals, families, and small businesses.

As a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the North Dakota Board of Accountancy, Catherine Brown, CPA 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

• Individual returns (Form 1040)
• Schedule C self-employed
• IRS audit representation
• Sales and use tax
• Quarterly estimated payments
• Tax planning and projections

Service area

Primary office in Fargo, ND (ZIP 58919). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on North Dakota. Virtual consultations are offered for clients outside the immediate Fargo metro area.

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 North Dakota Board of Accountancy maintains a public license-lookup tool. For tax attorneys, the North Dakota 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.