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DONNIE CASTLEMAN: Tax Professional, Enrolled Agent, Notary Public
I started studying tax law in 1986, simply to be able to file my own taxes as a self employed musician. After getting a Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering/Music Business from Middle Tennessee State University in 1990, I continued playing bass professionally, and as a personal favor, doing tax returns for musician friends. It was at this time that I decided to go back to college and get the additional accounting hours for a second major in accounting. In 1993, I officially opened up for business, starting small with 40 clients and growing from there, with most recent client numbers around 200. I successfully passed all four parts of the CPA exam, scoring in the highest percentile in the nation on the Individual Taxation section. And, I recently became an Enrolled Agent, giving me the same authority as a CPA or attorney when it comes to representing individuals in tax litigation and U.S. Tax Court. In terms of media coverage, I've had tax articles printed in musical trade papers, and have appeared as a tax specialist on a nationwide radio talk show. I'm lucky enough to wear many hats, as a tax preparer and consultant, professional bassist, and producer.

EXPERIENCE

·        Tax professional since 1993; Enrolled Agent since 2006.

·        Authorized IRS E-file Provider and Electronic Return Originator.

·        Notary Public licensed in the state of Nevada.

·        Enrolled Agent, authorized to represent tax clients in U.S. Tax Court and tax litigation with the same legal authority as a CPA or attorney.

·        Business License on File as MusicianTax/Specialty Tax Services with City of Henderson NV, License #2005306395.

·        Scored in highest percentile in the nation on Individual Taxation section of CPA Exam.

·        Passed all 4 parts of the CPA exam.

·        Graduated MTSU Murfreesboro TN, 1990 with B.S. degree in Music Business. Earned equivalent of second major in accounting, TSU, Nashville TN, 1997.

·        Formed MusicianTax in 1997 to deal with growing number of tax clients involved in the entertainment industry.

·        Tax Clients in Nevada, Tennessee, Texas, California, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Georgia, Kentucky, Illinois, and South Carolina.

·        Tennessee resident 1968-2001; Nevada resident 2001-2007; Married with 3 children.

·        Number of tax returns completed in 2006: Around 200.

·        Ability to handle tax return preparation nationwide by phone, fax, email, or in person.

·        CD-Rom of completed tax return and related documents in PDF format given to each client along with paper copies.

 

 

MY TAX CLIENTS
My clientele includes live and studio musicians, producers, singers, booking agents, symphony members, lighting technicians, pyrotechnicians, sound engineers, studio engineers, songwriters, song pluggers, mastering engineers, bus drivers, stagehands, graphic artists, hairstylists, limo drivers, and photographers. They work for acts such as:

  • Kid Rock                                                    
  • Gary Allen
  • Chris Cagle
  • Rush
  • the Dixie Chicks
  • The Nashville Symphony
  • The Paducah Symphony
  • Louise Mandrell
  • Rhino Staging Productions
  • Chely Wright
  • Britney Spears
  • Lee Ann Womack
  • Loretta Lynn
  • Charlie Daniels
  • Ricky Van Shelton
  • Mark Chesnutt
  • Cirque Du Soliel
  • Frankie Moreno
  • Aretha Franklin
  • Gaylord Entertainment
  • Carnival Cruise Lines
  • Tom Jones
  • Asleep at the Wheel
  • George Jones
  • Trick Pony
  • Phil Vasser
  • Brian McComas
  • The Four Tops
  • Mamma Mia Las Vegas
  • Quiet Riot
  • The Sullied
  • David Cassidy
  • Little Texas
  • Legends in Concert
  • Hot Apple Pie
  • MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Gladys Knight
  • Jeffrey Osbourne
  • Desert Entertainment Group
  • Hard Rock Hotel/Casino
  • Jada Pinkett-Smith
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