Today we’d like to introduce you to Jessica Bennett.
Hi Jessica, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
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Grate Taxes and Company Leads with Faith, Integrity, and Global Impact Under Purpose-Driven Leadership
Atlanta, GA — Grate Taxes and Company, a nationally recognized Tax Strategy, Planning, and Accounting firm, continues to set itself apart through purpose-driven leadership, ethical excellence, and a commitment to serving clients with integrity and faith-based values. Founded in 2019, the firm has grown into a trusted partner for individuals and businesses seeking strategic tax solutions grounded in principle, transparency, and long-term wealth building.
Grate Taxes and Company is co-owned by Jessica Bennett, Senior Business Financial Consultant, and Dr. Joshua James Tolliver, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Owner. Dr. Tolliver established the firm with more than 20 years of experience in tax law and tax preparation, building the company on a strong foundation of ethics, integrity, and faith in Jesus Christ. These values continue to guide every decision, strategy, and client relationship.
“Our moral compass is simple,” said Bennett. “We lead with ethics, we operate with integrity, and we put Jesus at the center of our business. That foundation allows us to serve our clients with honesty, excellence, and purpose.”
Grate Taxes and Company provides comprehensive services including annual and prior-year tax return preparation, tax strategy and planning, and business advisory solutions. The firm is supported by a multidisciplinary team of executive business coaches, data analytics specialists, tax professionals, planners, and strategists, ensuring clients receive informed, compliant, and forward-thinking financial guidance.
In 2026, Grate Taxes and Company expanded through strategic franchising and collaboration with other income tax strategy and preparation firms. This growth initiative was driven not by profit alone, but by a mission to extend ethical, faith-centered financial services to more communities—treating clients not as transactions, but as partners in building sustainable wealth.
“Our responsibility goes beyond numbers,” said Dr. Tolliver. “We are committed to honoring God in our work, serving people with integrity, and creating financial strategies that positively impact families, businesses, and communities—locally and globally.”
Today, Grate Taxes and Company serves clients across the United States and its territories, with a forward-looking vision focused on global collaboration, economic empowerment, and principled wealth creation. Through faith-led leadership and unwavering commitment to its values, the firm continues to make a lasting impact in the lives of its clients worldwide.
About Grate Taxes and Company
Grate Taxes and Company is a tax strategy, planning, and accounting firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm specializes in annual and prior-year tax preparation, strategic tax planning, and business advisory services, delivering ethical, faith-centered financial solutions to clients nationwide.
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Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
One of the primary challenges faced by forward-thinking organizations like Grate Taxes and Company is the commitment to doing what is right—both legally and godly—in an industry where unethical practices have become normalized. Many tax preparation shops manipulate filings to produce artificially inflated refunds without regard for long-term consequences, penalties, or harm to the client.
In the early stages, this commitment presented challenges, as ethical and compliant results do not always mirror exaggerated promises. However, the landscape has shifted. Today, clients are seeking education, transparency, and understanding. They want to know why their numbers look the way they do and how their financial decisions impact their future. Grate Taxes and Company meets this demand by empowering clients with knowledge, strategy, and honest guidance—helping them make informed decisions and build sustainable financial stability.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Grate Taxes and Company is a Tax Strategy, Planning, and Accounting firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, serving individuals and businesses across the United States and its territories. We specialize in annual and prior-year tax return preparation, proactive tax strategy, and long-term financial planning designed to protect clients today while positioning them for future growth.
What sets us apart is our commitment to ethical, compliant, and faith-centered financial practices. In an industry where inflated refunds and short-term gains are often prioritized, Grate Taxes and Company takes a different approach. Our moral compass is grounded in ethics, integrity, and Jesus Christ, guiding us to provide honest assessments, lawful strategies, and solutions that consider long-term outcomes—not just immediate results.
We are known for education-driven service. Rather than treating clients as transactions, we build lasting relationships by helping them understand their financial situation, the tax laws that apply to them, and the strategies available to improve their financial position legally and responsibly. Our clients leave informed, empowered, and confident in the decisions they are making.
Our multidisciplinary team includes executive business coaches, data analytics specialists, tax specialists, planners, and strategists, allowing us to deliver comprehensive solutions that go beyond tax preparation. We help individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses align compliance with strategy, clarity, and purpose.
Brand-wise, we are most proud of the trust we’ve earned. While doing the right thing was initially a challenge in a market driven by unrealistic promises, today our clients actively seek transparency, education, and integrity. They want to understand their numbers, minimize risk, and build sustainable wealth—and we are honored to guide them through that process.
In 2026, Grate Taxes and Company expanded through strategic franchising and collaboration with other income tax strategy and preparation firms. This growth reflects our desire to extend ethical, faith-based financial services globally while maintaining the personalized care that defines our brand.
What we want readers to know most is this: Grate Taxes and Company exists to serve with purpose. We help clients build strong financial foundations through lawful strategy, principled leadership, and a long-term vision that values people over profit and relationships over transactions.
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
The best thing I love about Atlanta, Georgia is its diversity and the way it empowers individuals to strive to be better—not only for themselves, but for their communities as well. Atlanta is a city that encourages growth, opportunity, and leadership across cultures and industries.
The thing I like least about Atlanta is the traffic—it’s definitely a challenge—but even that comes with the territory of a growing, thriving cit
Contact Info:
- Website: https://GRATETAXESANDCOMPANY.COM
- LinkedIn: GRATE TAXES AND COMPANY
- Other: GRATETAXESANDCOMPANY@GMAIL.COM
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Jessica L Bennett, Senior Business Financial Consultant, Founding Partner Joshua James Tolliver, Chief Executive Officer, Founding Partner
