“I highly recommend Claire Meashey and Performing Artists Tax Service. I have relied on Claire since 1990 for tax filings and her skills and discipline have never let me down. Navigating the difficult world of Entertainment and the business side of “show biz” is a huge undertaking. The expertise of Claire is one thing I can always depend on.”
— Richard J. Paul
“I’ve been relying on Claire to prepare my taxes for over a decade. Because I derive my entire livelihood from my work as a performing artist, it is essential to me that my accountant maintains an up-to-date, expert understanding of the tax rules and codes unique to my profession. Claire has always demonstrated a mastery of the salient material. That being said, she wears her expertise lightly; her friendly, relaxed demeanor makes the process easy and pleasant for me, attenuating what would otherwise be an intimidating and nettling task. She is always open to answering my questions and helping me year-round. Without her as a guide, I’d probably have gotten lost by now. Claire is fantastic; I highly recommend her.”
— Steve Edenbo
“I have been using Claire’s services for taxes for over 20 years. She is diligent, careful and attentive to detail. She will find you the best tax breaks and help you understand how to manage your taxes better. She is always up to date on the latest rules and regulations. She stands by you from beginning to end. I’ve never had a problem with my taxes in all these years and if I did, she would be right there by my side to help correct it. I would recommend her to everyone in the performing artists trades.”
— Elizabeth Michaels
“Claire has been doing my taxes since 2008. She is prompt, communicative, thorough, and demonstrates a total understanding of the tax landscape for freelance arts professionals. She is personable, compassionate, understanding, and patient, and I’m lucky to have her in my corner. I can’t imagine trying to navigate the tax world without her!”
— Dan Monaghan
“I’ve been a client of Claire Meashey for over 20 years. She’s a consummate professional and a rare blend of art and business. Being an artist herself, Claire’s an expert in tax issues that pertain to creatives. When I had my film business, she was my rock and comfort at tax time — everything was by the book and thorough, and anything legally in my favor would be factored in. Most of all, Claire is a joy to work with, because every meeting is infused with her sparkling personality, warm heart, ready laugh and cosmic sense of humor!
Thank you so much, Claire, you’re a gift!”
— Michael Bailey
“We’ve been using Claire for years now and so do many of our friends and colleagues.
She is great to work with, a good person, is understanding of our crazy schedules, and knows artist taxes cold.
Definitely recommend her!”
— Cynthia Janzen
“Claire has been preparing my taxes and providing guidance for over 20 years now.
I can’t imagine the thousands of dollars (or grey hairs) I’ve saved!”
—Ariel Weiss
“I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Claire Meashey since the late 90s, and I’ve always found her to be vastly skilled and knowledgeable. A better tax preparer you’ll never find and her services are worth every penny - and then some. She’s great at making the process smooth and easy, and even enjoyable! Over the years I’ve been proud to count her among my trusted friends.”
—David Holland
“Claire specializes in figuring and filing taxes for performing artists; she knows where all the bodies are buried, will find any and all of the most arcane but legitimate deductions for this highly specialized occupation. Claire has saved me from financial ruin many times! I strongly recommend Claire and her magic to artists everywhere.”
—Joey Perillo
Phyllis Chapell—
“Claire Meashey has been a gift to me and my mother. She is professional and thorough in her work, and very kind and gracious. I’m thrilled to be working with her!”
Arturo Ho—