Focuses on income/franchise and sales/use taxes for multi-state entities
Expertise in public sector tax issues
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Ben Diaz is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Tax in Miami. He advises corporate clients on state and local taxes, with an emphasis on income/franchise and sales/use taxes for multi-state entities.
Mr. Diaz conducts reviews and structural planning related to acquisitions and dispositions, audit defense, tax compliance, and the application of technology for state and local tax purposes. He also advises public sector clients on tax reform issues, including designing tax systems and improving operational effectiveness.
With more than 25 years of state and local tax experience, Mr. Diaz has advised clients in a variety of industries, including retail, transportation, financial services, the public sector and telecommunications.
Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Diaz spent eight years with the tax and business advisory practice of Arthur Andersen and three years with the tax practice of Deloitte. He has also been an adjunct professor in the master of accounting program at Florida International University.
Mr. Diaz earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and management information systems and a master's degree in taxation from Florida International University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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