About Karen S. Durda
Karen is a very experienced tax professional with over 30 years of tax experience. She has helped hundreds of individuals and businesses with tax preparation, tax planning, estate planning, tax problem resolution and strategic business consulting.
She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a member of the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS), and the Tax Rep Network. She is a licensed Enrolled Agent which gives her the ability to represent taxpayers in front of the IRS and state tax departments in all fifty states.
Karen's experience is one that is not seen too often. If you are facing an IRS or state tax problem, reach out to Karen today for a free consultation to get the IRS or state off your back.
She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a member of the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS), and the Tax Rep Network. She is a licensed Enrolled Agent which gives her the ability to represent taxpayers in front of the IRS and state tax departments in all fifty states.
Karen's experience is one that is not seen too often. If you are facing an IRS or state tax problem, reach out to Karen today for a free consultation to get the IRS or state off your back.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- North Carolina Department of Revenue
- South Carolina Department of Revenue
Reviews
Recommended by
Charles M. Lineberry, Jr.
Worked on Case Together | Nov 12, 2025
Reviewed by
Anonymous
Advised on Unpaid Taxes |
Oct 1, 2025
Reviewed by
Christine Re
Jun 4, 2025
Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Past Due Tax Return
- Wage Garnishment
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Notice of Deficiency
- Other Levies
- Passport Issues
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Return Mistake
- Notice of Determination
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Tax Preparer Penalties
- Tax Refund
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Sales Tax
- Franchise Tax Issues
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Sales Tax
- Seizure
Solution Experience
- Payment Plans
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Currently Not Collectible
- Partial Payment Installment Agreement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Lien Withdrawal
- Business Tax Preparation
- Trust Tax Preparation
- Estate Tax Preparation
- Lien Discharge
- Audit Reconsideration
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- 4180 Interview Support
- Estate (Fiduciary) Tax Preparation
- CSED Analysis
- Streamlined Filing Procedure
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- CAP Hearing
- CDP Hearing
- Lien Subordination
- Audit Representation
- Tax Consultation Service
- Fraud Examination Support
- Criminal Tax Defense
- Pro Se Tax Court Petition
- Tax Refund Support
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Business Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense & Support
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Offer In Compromise
- Tax Appeals
- Bankruptcy
- Criminal Tax Defense
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Offer In Compromise
- Lien Release
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Claim
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Audit Defense & Support
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax Appeals
- Bankruptcy
- Criminal Tax Defense
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Income Tax
Non Profit Form 990
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
Estate Tax (Form 706)
Estate & Trust Income Tax (Form 1041)
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Sole Proprietor
Limited Liability Companies
S-Corporations
C-Corporations
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
Enrolled Agent
Federal
6/16/1998
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Instructor and Speaker | Cape Fear Community College | Cape Fear, North Carolina | Feb 2011 - Present |
| President and Enrolled Agent | Century Accounting & Tax Services | Wilmington, North Carolina | Jan 1999 - Present |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Bachelor's Degree | 1981 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Rep Network | Member | 2023 - Present |
| NCCPAP National Confirence of CPA Practioners | Member | 2023 - Present |
| American Society of Tax Problem Solvers | Member | 2022 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
4018 Oleander Dr #101
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
In Office Visits
No
Website
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Virtual Consultation
Flat Fee Pricing
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Paypal
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Check
Cash
Zelle
Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Article | Century Accounting and Tax Services, Inc | Does an IRS Payment Plan Make Sense for Tax Debtors? | View Publication |
| Web Article | WilmingtonBiz | What to Do if You Don't Have a W-2 | View Publication |
| Web Article | WilmingtonBiz | Do You Owe the IRS? | View Publication |
| Web Article | AccountingToday | Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: Lessons of Last Season | View Publication |
| Web Article | WilmingtonBiz | Tax Evasion Versus Tax Avoidance | View Publication |
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