Andrea Diaz, CPA

About Andrea Diaz, CPA

Andrea Diaz, CPA is a Certified Public Accountant serving clients in Columbia, South Carolina and the surrounding region. With 22 years of professional experience, the firm of Diaz & Hall & Associates handles a focused range of federal and state tax matters for individuals, families, and small businesses.

As a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the South Carolina Board of Accountancy, Andrea Diaz, 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

• Estate and trust returns
• Foreign earned income exclusion
• Installment agreements
• Estate tax returns (Form 706)
• Cannabis business 280E

Service area

Primary office in Columbia, SC (ZIP 29528). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on South Carolina. Virtual consultations are offered for clients outside the immediate Columbia 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 South Carolina Board of Accountancy maintains a public license-lookup tool. For tax attorneys, the South Carolina 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.