Patrick Smith, CPA

About Patrick Smith, CPA

Patrick Smith, CPA is a Certified Public Accountant serving clients in Greenville, South Carolina and the surrounding region. With 6 years of professional experience, the firm of Smith & 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, Patrick Smith, 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
• R&D tax credits
• Installment agreements
• Power of attorney (Form 2848)

Service area

Primary office in Greenville, SC (ZIP 29253). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on South Carolina.

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.