Starkville, Mississippi · Serving the Golden Triangle since 1965
Taxes, books, and payroll, handled by a CPA office that knows your name.
For more than 50 years, Starkville families and business owners have trusted John McMurray CPA, PLLC with personal and business tax returns, monthly bookkeeping, financial statements, and payroll. One office, year-round, not just in April.
“Some of the kindest most knowledgeable people you’ll meet!” Jimmy Redd, client
Credentials and where to find us
- CPACertified Public Accountant firm
- 1965serving the Golden Triangle since
- 50+years in the Starkville community
What sets us apart
More than a return once a year. A financial partner down the street.
For over 50 years, John McMurray CPA, PLLC has served the Starkville community and built strong, lasting relationships with clients. The goal is simple: give you peace of mind so you can focus on your business and your life.
Talk with John and Emily“John and Emily are more than just professionals that care about your taxes. They become more like family that care about your overall financial well being. Both are so easy to talk to and explains things in easy layman terms.”
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Attention to Detail
A meticulous approach to every financial statement, tax return, and business strategy, so the numbers are accurate and compliant.
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Comprehensive Services
Tax planning, bookkeeping, and business advisory alongside your yearly filings. A financial partner year-round, not just in tax season.
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Client-Centric Approach
Time taken to understand your situation and goals, with a proactive plan to minimize liabilities and spot opportunities for growth.
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Personal Connection
You’re more than a client here. You’re part of a community, with personalized service and relationships that last.
Services · Seven arches, seven ways we help
Pick an arch. Every service under one roof.
The office front has seven brick arches. Each one opens onto a service we handle for individuals and businesses, from your personal return to monthly books, payroll, and sales tax.
Tax services · Arch 1
Personal Income Tax Preparation
From simple returns to complex filings with multiple income sources, deductions, and credits, every detail gets accounted for.
- Simple and complex individual returns
- Multiple income sources, deductions, and credits
- Current on the latest tax laws to help minimize your liability
Tax services · Arch 2
Business Tax Preparation
Business returns prepared and filed for sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, LLCs, estates, and trusts.
- Sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and LLCs
- Estates and trusts
- Guidance on deductions, depreciation, and tax strategy
Financial services · Arch 3
Monthly Bookkeeping
Your records stay organized and up to date, with accurate tracking of transactions that makes tax time and planning seamless.
- Accurate, monthly transaction tracking
- Records ready before tax time
- A clear base for financial planning
Financial services · Arch 4
Monthly Financial Statements
Professionally prepared financial statements give you a clear view of your business’s financial health every month.
- Prepared monthly
- Clear insight into financial health
- A meticulous approach to accuracy
Financial services · Arch 5
Payroll Management
Guidance that simplifies payroll, whether you are working through tax requirements or setting up payroll tools.
- Help navigating payroll tax requirements
- Setting up the right payroll tools
- Stay focused on running your business
Tax services · Arch 6
Monthly & Quarterly Payroll Tax Filings
Monthly and quarterly federal and state payroll tax filings, submitted on time, from withholding calculations to reports.
- Federal and state payroll taxes
- Withholdings calculated, reports filed
- Helps prevent penalties
Tax services · Arch 7
Sales Tax Preparation & Filing
Complete sales tax service, including calculating, preparing, and filing your returns accurately and on time, even across multiple jurisdictions.
- Multiple jurisdictions
- Calculated, prepared, and filed
- Helps you avoid costly errors
The Second Look
Not sure last year’s return was right? Bring it in.
A missed deduction, a business filed the wrong way, quarterly payroll forms that never quite added up. Sit down with a Starkville CPA who will look at what was filed and explain it in plain language.
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Reach out
Call (662) 323-3890 or send an email and tell us you’d like a second look. We’ll find a time that works.
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Bring last year’s return
Your personal or business return, plus any notices or questions that have been nagging at you.
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Walk through it together
We go over what was filed in plain terms: deductions, depreciation, payroll and sales tax filings, what stands out.
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You decide what’s next
Leave with a clearer picture. If it makes sense to work together, we’ll talk about how. No pressure either way.
In our clients’ words
“More like family” than a firm.
Clients keep mentioning the same things: real answers, time to meet in person, and explanations in everyday language.
Looking for an accountant who cares and will take time out of their day to not only answer your questions but meet with you in-person? John McMurray CPA is the place to be. They’ve handled both my personal and business taxes. Can’t recommend enough!
John and Emily are more than just professionals that care about your taxes. They become more like family that care about your overall financial well being. Both are so easy to talk to and explains things in easy layman terms.
I have finally found a CPA who cares about my bottom line AND is easy to reach for a quick question now and then, without charging me for the time. (I’m respectful of that time!) Thank you to John and Emily!
Some of the kindest most knowledgeable people you’ll meet!
Visit the office
Come sit down with John and Emily.
Some questions are easier across a desk: a shoebox of receipts, a brand-new business, or a letter from the IRS you’d rather not read alone. Clients appreciate that they can meet with us in person, right here in Starkville.
- Phone
- (662) 323-3890
- john@mcmurraycpa.com
- Hours
- Call ahead to set a time that works for you.
Helpful links
Everything you need before you call.
- Service guide Every service, in detail Personal and business returns, bookkeeping, statements, payroll, and sales tax, explained on our services page. Read the service guide
- Contact form Send John a message Share your name, email, and a short note about your situation. We’ll follow up. Open the contact form
- Directions Find the brick arches Turn-by-turn directions to 320 University Drive in Starkville. Open in Google Maps
- Facebook Office news and updates Follow the office for updates throughout the year. Visit our Facebook page
- Google See us on Google Our Google listing, with location details and what clients have to say. View the Google listing
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Rather just talk it through?
One call is usually enough to know where you stand.
Request an appointment
Questions, answered
Common questions about working with a Starkville CPA.
Don’t see yours? Call (662) 323-3890 and ask.
What services does John McMurray CPA, PLLC offer?
Personal income tax preparation, business tax preparation, monthly bookkeeping, monthly financial statements, payroll management, monthly and quarterly payroll tax filings, and sales tax preparation and filing, plus tax planning and business advisory support.
Which kinds of business returns do you prepare?
We prepare and file business tax returns for sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and estates and trusts, with guidance on deductions, depreciation, and tax strategy.
Are you only available during tax season?
No. We support your ongoing business and financial needs year-round, from bookkeeping and financial statements to payroll filings and tax planning, not just your yearly return.
Can you help with payroll and payroll taxes?
Yes. We offer payroll guidance, including help with tax requirements and setting up payroll tools, and we manage monthly and quarterly federal and state payroll tax filings, from calculating withholdings to filing reports.
Do you handle sales tax in more than one jurisdiction?
Yes. We calculate, prepare, and file sales tax returns accurately and on time, including for businesses that collect across multiple jurisdictions.
Where is your office and what area do you serve?
Our office is in Starkville, Mississippi. We have served the Starkville community and the Golden Triangle area since 1965.
Can I meet with you in person?
Yes. The office is right here in Starkville, and clients say they appreciate being able to meet in person. Call or email to set a time to stop by.
How do I get started?
Call (662) 323-3890, email john@mcmurraycpa.com, or send a message through our contact form. Tell us a little about your situation and we will follow up.
Ready when you are
Let’s get your taxes and books off your mind.
Call the office for a quick question, or request an appointment and sit down with John and Emily in Starkville.
Prefer to write? Use our contact form or email john@mcmurraycpa.com.