Business Details
35 Years
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Your Trusted Nashville CPA Firm for Tax Solutions
Mike Dodd, CPA has been serving clients in Nashville, TN since 1991, providing expert accounting, tax, and financial planning services. Our team of certified professionals brings decades of combined experience in taxation, with specialized expertise in entertainment industry accounting and complex tax scenarios. We focus on delivering personalized solutions for individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, emphasizing proactive tax planning and IRS audit representation.Our commitment to continuing education ensures clients receive up-to-date guidance on tax law changes, while our local presence on Music Row gives us unique insights into the specific needs of music industry professionals. We maintain affiliations with the American Institute of CPAs and prioritize transparent communication, helping clients achieve financial clarity through customized strategies that minimize tax liabilities and support long-term wealth preservation.
Services
Tax Preparation
IRS Audit Representation
Tax Planning
Succession Planning
Personal Financial Planning
Notary Services
Business Tax Filings
Estate Tax Returns
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of combined experience in tax and accounting services
- Specialized expertise in entertainment industry tax returns and deductions
- Proven success resolving complex IRS audit cases
- Certified Financial Planners providing comprehensive wealth management strategies
- Music Row location offering industry-specific insights for Nashville professionals
Associations and certifications
- CPA
- CFP
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare individual, business, and specialized tax returns including entertainment industry filings. Our expertise covers corporate, partnership, estate, and nonprofit returns with a focus on maximizing deductions. With deep knowledge of federal, state, and local tax codes, we ensure accurate filings while minimizing liabilities through strategic planning.
IRS Audit Representation
Our team handles IRS audit processes from start to finish. We prepare documentation, communicate with auditors, and advocate for clients to resolve disputes efficiently. With experience in complex audit scenarios, we protect clients' interests while maintaining compliance, often preventing clients from direct IRS interaction during audit proceedings.
Tax Planning
We develop year-round tax strategies to reduce liabilities through quarterly estimates and year-end planning. Services include analyzing tax implications of business decisions, optimizing deductions, and structuring financial activities to comply with evolving tax laws while maximizing after-tax income for individuals and businesses.
Succession Planning
Specialized planning for family business transitions addresses ownership transfer, tax implications, and retirement needs. We help clients evaluate management succession options, minimize estate taxes, and create equitable distribution plans while ensuring business continuity across generations through comprehensive valuation and restructuring strategies.
Personal Financial Planning
Our financial planning services cover retirement strategies, education funding, risk management, and estate preservation. Certified professionals create customized plans addressing investment optimization, insurance needs, and legacy planning while helping clients achieve specific financial goals through structured savings and tax-efficient strategies.
People
Mike Dodd
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner
With over 40 years in accounting, Mike founded his firm in 1991 after working at Baker Sparks & Davis. He holds CPA/PFS designation since 2001 and specializes in tax solutions for entertainment industry clients while maintaining active roles in Nashville historic preservation organizations.
Piper Peterson
Senior Tax Staff
Piper is completing her Master of Science in Accounting while providing tax services. As a Notary Public, she assists clients with document verification needs, bringing recent academic knowledge to support the firm's tax preparation and compliance activities.
Theresa Dodd
Tax Staff
Theresa brings 40 years of finance experience from global companies like Swarovski. Her background in corporate finance and community leadership supports clients with complex tax situations, combining international business perspective with local Nashville expertise.
Questions
What tax services do you specialize in for entertainment industry professionals?
We handle complex tax returns for artists, musicians, and studios with industry-specific deductions. Our expertise includes navigating unique income structures and maximizing tax benefits for music industry clients.
How do you help clients with IRS audit situations?
We represent clients during audits by preparing documentation and communicating with the IRS. Our goal is to resolve issues efficiently while minimizing additional tax liabilities through proven negotiation strategies.
What succession planning services do you offer for family businesses?
We develop transition plans addressing ownership transfer, tax implications, and retirement needs. Services include business valuation, estate tax planning, and creating equitable distribution strategies across generations.
Do you provide financial planning beyond tax services?
Yes, our Certified Financial Planners offer retirement planning, education savings strategies, and wealth preservation solutions tailored to individual financial goals and risk tolerance levels.
Are notary services available at your office?
We offer notary services with two certified notaries on staff. Please contact our Nashville office directly to schedule notary appointments or inquire about specific document requirements.
