Karen Fernandez, Esq.

About Karen Fernandez, Esq.

Karen Fernandez, Esq. is a Tax Attorney serving clients in Mandan, North Dakota and the surrounding region. With 30 years of professional experience, the firm of Fernandez Tax Advisors handles a focused range of federal and state tax matters for individuals, families, and small businesses.

As a tax attorney admitted to the bar, Karen Fernandez, Esq. 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

• Bookkeeping services
• Education credits
• Power of attorney (Form 2848)

Service area

Primary office in Mandan, ND (ZIP 58742). 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 Mandan 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.