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Stephanie R. Tilley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lyles, Tennessee 37098
Based in Lyles, Tennessee, Stephanie R. Tilley provides a range of accounting services to individuals and family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning. Tilley also offers expert IRS representation and handles complex tax matters, including retirement account tax reporting, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Joyce Simmons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lyles, Tennessee 37098
Based in Lyles, Tennessee, Joyce Simmons is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, with a focus on helping entrepreneurs and business owners navigate their financial needs. She also assists clients with individual and business tax return preparation, including retirement account tax reporting. With a strong understanding of tax laws and regulations, Joyce Simmons helps her clients ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.

Tennessee's vibrant CPA market serves a rapidly growing no-income-tax state with diverse economy from healthcare to music. The Tennessee State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 3 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Tennessee has no state income tax on wages (historically taxed interest and dividends, but that was eliminated in 2021), making it highly attractive for businesses and high earners. CPAs focus on federal tax compliance, sales and use tax, business tax on net worth or property (Franchise and Excise Tax), and preserving Tennessee tax advantages. The state's favorable tax climate attracts businesses and individuals from higher-tax states, creating opportunities in entity formation, residency planning, and business relocation advisory. Multi-state issues are common as people and businesses relocate from states like California, New York, and Illinois.

Industry Specializations: Healthcare systems and medical technology (Nashville is a major health services hub), music and entertainment (Nashville), logistics and distribution (major freight hub), automotive manufacturing (Nissan, GM, VW), tourism and hospitality, financial services, technology, and agriculture are key practice areas. Nashville CPAs often specialize in healthcare company accounting, music industry royalty taxation, or serving rapid-growth companies relocating to the state.

For CPA Professionals: The Tennessee Society of CPAs serves a rapidly expanding professional community. Nashville dominates with healthcare headquarters and music industry, Memphis focuses on logistics and distribution, Knoxville serves regional market and university community, and Chattanooga has emerged as a technology hub. The state's exceptional growth, no income tax, moderate cost of living (especially outside Nashville), and business-friendly environment create abundant opportunities. In-migration from high-tax states brings sophisticated clients needing tax planning and multi-state expertise. Competition is increasing with growth but expanding economy creates room for new entrants.