Accounting and Tax Firm
We’re a one stop shop for all your tax services.
If you are looking for a blend of personal service and expertise in Nashville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Collierville, you have come to the right place! We are locally owned, family operated, and offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives and independent professionals. Our rates are affordable. We are experienced and friendly. And we will get on the phone with you. Your initial consultation is free.
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1600+
Returns Filed
206,400
Tax Dollars Saved
$2,328,829
Dedicated Team Members
12
Meet The
Tristar Tax Team
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Brad Jones, CPA
Founding PartnerBrad started Jones and Associates in 2014 and rebranded the firm to TriStar Associates in 2020.
View Full ProfileDaniel Palo, EA
Partner - Business ConsultingDaniel joined TriStar Associates in 2016 and has years of tax preparation and planning experience with both individuals and small businesses. Daniel works with clients to assess their tax situation and formulate a customized game plan to minimize their tax liability and help keep their hard-earned money.
View Full ProfileBrian Jones, CPA
Partner - Business ServicesBrian joined TriStar and Associates in 2019 and brings over 10 years of experience in public accounting and throughout his career he has provided audit, review, and compilation services for companies in a variety of industries
View Full ProfileSam Laws
Tax AssociateSam was born and raised in Hendersonville, TN and was a graduate of Hendersonville High School. Sam has public accounting experience working with high-net worth individuals, manufacturing and distributions corporations, and healthcare. He is currently studying to sit for his CPA exam.
View Full ProfileMatthew Johnson
Tax AssociateMatthew joined TriStar in 2022. He works to assist individuals, small businesses, and the self-employed with all their tax needs. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys movies, watching the Memphis Tigers, and spending time with family and friends.
View Full ProfileStacy Carraway
Business Services ManagerStacy has over 17 years of experience in accounts payable, receivable, payroll, benefits administration, financial reporting, and month end closings.
View Full ProfileAngela Lillard
Business Services TeamAngela has over 20 years processing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll working for DuPont Accounts Payable for many years. With the knowledge that Angela has acquired through her many years of accounting experience she is equipped to deal with any type of situation
View Full ProfileNick Kemp
Business Services TeamNick joined TriStar in January 2023 as an intern before coming on-board full time as part of the Business Services team in May 2023. He is a recent graduate of Cumberland University where he studied accounting. During his time at Cumberland, he received many rewards such as the Most Outstanding Performance Award in Accounting.
View Full ProfileBrittany Roberts
New Business Development and Client RelationsWith a background in legislative and financial industries, she works with clients to assess their tax situation by identifying areas for optimization.
View Full ProfileHannah Johnson
Office AdministratorHannah is the first point of contact for the client service departments and keeps our daily operations running smoothly.
View Full ProfileMariah Stevens
Office AdminMariah joined TriStar in October 2022 as Office Administrator in our Collierville Office. Prior to joining the team, they have worked as administrative support in human resources, IT, and other varied companies.
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Brad and his team have been nothing short of amazing! They have helped our business with all things tax related since year 2 of us being open and also helps with my personal taxes. His team is always quick to answer any questions that I might have, hop on a phone call, or schedule a meeting! I would not trust anyone else to prepare my taxes!
– Krissi Carr, Elite EducationWe were looking for an accounting company to help our company navigate all of the complicated tax codes and TriStar more than delivered. They walked us through several different strategies for our business in terms that were easily understood. Their guidance has given us confidence in areas of our business that were previously overlooked. Brad & Brian Jones took the time to understand who we are as a company and gave us tax strategies that made sense to us. We would highly recommend TriStar to others looking for help with managing their taxes. We wholeheartedly recommend TriStar to everyone we know.
– Viki Bartels, Happy Feet Memphis / Germantown Legends SoccerThe team at TriStar takes great care of our business bookkeeping and tax concerns. They’re super knowledgeable, always responsive, and get things done on time. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough!
– Scott Marquart, String JoyI am an owner of a small business and I have been with TriStar for almost 10 years now. I cannot say enough about their team. They strive to help small businesses run smoothly and I owe a lot to them for all their help with my business over the years. I will always sing their praises and highly recommend them to any small business. They are top notch on every level.
– Jamie Pfister, The Adore GirlsTristar Associates, has been for me one of the most important parts of my business. They have the knowledge to help you navigate wisely. As a NEW Successful small business owner, I know how many mistakes I would made without them. When you call them they are always kind and professional.
– Jose Merchan, El FuegoTriStar made my move for my previous business manager seamless, and it’s been great to have all of their resources at my disposal, from PPP loans and payroll to taxes. Angela has been a joy to work with on a day-to-day basis. Always helpful, kind, and understanding.
– John Murphy, Corazon CreativeThe team at TriStar takes great care of our business bookkeeping and tax concerns. They’re super knowledgeable, always responsive, and get things done on time. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough!
– Scott Marquart, String JoyWe really love the team at TriStar Tax. Everyone is so Professional, kind and responsive with any questions or concerns. Highly recommend!
– Arlin McRae, Mr. GoodRoof2022 Deductions and Exemptions
Standard Deduction1Deduction Single: $12,950 Joint returns & surviving spouses: $25,900 Married filing separately: $12,950 Head of household: $19,400 The standard deduction increases by $1,400 for a married taxpayer aged 65 or older or blind ($2,800 if both 65 and blind); by $1,750 for a single taxpayer aged 65 or older or blind ($3,400 if both… Continue Reading