Real Tax Help for Real Creatives

Tax Prep by Someone Who’s Been There

Welcome to A1 Tax Stop

At A1 Tax Stop, we specialize in one thing: helping people in the entertainment industry keep more of what they earn. Based in Arcadia, California, we provide accurate, personalized tax preparation for musicians, gig workers, and freelance creatives across Los Angeles and beyond. Whether you're juggling 1099s, tracking write-offs, or wondering how to report that sync fee, we’ve got you covered.

Founder Fred Mosbey isn’t just an entertainment industry tax specialist—he’s one of you. A 25-year voting member of the Grammys and a working professional who’s toured, recorded, and engineered with icons like Earth, Wind & Fire, Fred brings unmatched insight and empathy to every return. This isn’t generic tax prep—it’s smart, experienced guidance from someone who’s walked your road.

Who We Work With:

Session musicians and music producers

Cinematographers, editors, and DPs

Voice actors, stage performers, and freelancers

Photographers, content creators, and media pros

Anyone with Schedule C income in entertainment

Why Creatives Choose A1 Tax Stop:

CTEC-certified and fully up-to-date on current tax code

Deep experience with 1099 income and multi-stream reporting

Approachable, straightforward advice—no jargon, no judgment

Lived industry experience that adds real value

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Follow our blog for breaking tax law changes, business growth strategies and much more. Updated weekly.

Whether you're prepping for tax season or playing catch-up from a few years back, we’ll help you file with confidence and avoid common pitfalls in gig worker tax services. From tax prep for media professionals to niche help for PR photographers or actors, A1 Tax Stop makes your finances one less thing to stress over.

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You’ve worked hard to get here—make sure your tax advisor gets your world.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation with a Los Angeles creative tax expert who speaks your language.

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You can count on us for professional, timely and reliable tax and accounting services in California. If you’re ready to get started, just fill out this form and we’ll be in touch.

150 N. Santa Anita Ave., Suite 300, Arcadia, California
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