Above The Rest Tax Prep and Consulting (ATR) is the esteemed creation of Marcus Lewis, a native of Brownsville, Tennessee, who previously resided in Louisville, Kentucky. The inception of ATR was motivated by Marcus's extensive experience with exorbitant tax preparation fees, which he discovered were significantly diminishing his tax refunds. Marcus is an alumnus of Haywood High School, graduating in 1996, and he furthered his education at Jacobs Creek Job Corps in Bristol, Tennessee, where he obtained certification in Culinary Arts in 1997. He also earned a Certificate in Business Administration from Grand Rapids Job Corps in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1998. Following the completion of both certifications, Marcus returned to Brownsville, using his skills to embark on a successful career in Restaurant Management, rapidly advancing through various roles.

 In the spring of 2001, Marcus relocated to Louisville, Kentucky, where he assumed the position of Assistant Manager at Greyhound Bus Lines, Louisville Terminal. Recognizing the importance of further education, he re-enrolled in the National College of Business, ultimately earning degrees in Human Resource Management and Business Administration with Accounting, graduating Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.8. Between 2006 and 2014, Marcus resided in Louisville, where his interest in tax preparation grew. He completed an 18-month tax preparation course and subsequently worked as a seasonal tax preparation agent at Freedom Tax in Louisville. In 2016, at the encouragement of his mother due to her declining health, Marcus returned to his hometown. He quickly identified a significant gap in the availability of minority-owned tax preparation firms that catered to the working-class clientele. His market research revealed that many tax preparation services charged prohibitively high fees, often resulting in financial losses for their clients. Consequently, ATR Tax Prep and Consulting was founded.

 In addition to his professional endeavors, Marcus enjoys cooking, traveling, browsing the internet, and cherishing time spent with family and close friends. He is also a fully licensed and ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, currently serving as the First Assistant Presiding Bishop and Bishop of Administration for Empowering Faith & Grace Fellowship Inc. in Hartford, Connecticut, under the guidance of Bishop Milladge Robinson III. In this capacity, he oversees day-to-day operations, administration, and financial matters of the fellowship, and he is involved in several business ventures, including catering, document creation, and graphic design. Furthermore, Marcus holds qualifications as a ServSafe Food Instructor and Proctor, as well as being an IRS Enrolled Agent and E-File Provider. On behalf of the owner, welcome to Above The Rest Tax Prep and Consulting.