http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/14.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net I am starting to play W40K again and I decided to pick up some Tau.
I don't have all the models listed below but I plan to get them before I will actually be able to play.

I tried to do a well-rounded list for smaller games, at 1000 points.
It should be pretty straightforward, but I'd love to have some constructive criticism!

Tau Empire: Codex (2015) (Tau Hunter Contingent) (998pts)
Core: Hunter Cadre (943pts)
Command
- Cadre Fireblade (60pts)
- Commander (179pts)
Drone Controller, 2x MP, Neuroweb System Jammer, Target Lock, Iridium Battlesuit
2x Marker Drones

Elite
- XV104 Riptide Battlesuit (225pts)
Ion Accelerator, TL SMS, EWO, Stimulant Injector
- 1x XV8 Crisis Battlesuits (55pts)
2x FB, Advanced Targeting System
- 2x XV8 Crisis Battlesuits (114pts)
2x PR, EWO
2x PR, EWO

Troops (190pts)
- 5x Breacher Team (45pts)
- 5x Breacher Team (45pts)
- 10x Strike Team (100pts)
DS8 Turret SMS

Fast Attack
- TX4 Piranha (50pts)
FB

Heavy Support
- XV88 Broadside Battlesuit (70pts)
TL HYMP, TL SMS, EWO

Auxiliary: Drone Network (56pts)
4x Marker Drones (56pts)

Total: 999 points

edit: better formatting
edit 2: added the Drone Network as I was lacking an auxiliary choice, removed one FB XV8 to make space for a Piranha]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/696101/8765302.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/696101/8765302.page GMT
1. The SMS on the Riptide is an odd-pairing to the IA. I would replace it with Fusion or Plasma.
2. The Advanced Targeting System is an odd choice for the dual-Fusion suit. This suit's job is to deep strike and melt a vehicle, in which case the ATS doesn't help. Additionally, you need a 6 to get Precision Shot and it doesn't negate Look Out Sir! I would drop it.
3. Early Warning Overrides are an odd choice for the dual-Plasma suits. At 1000 points, I think you're fine with the one EWO on the Riptide. Not much will be deep-striking at 1000 points.
4. 5-man foot-slogging Breachers are meh. They'll be out of the 5" sweet spot most of the game. I would replace them with two 5-man Strike Teams. Coordinated Pulse Rifles shoot things dead.
5. One Piranha with a single BS3 Fusion Blaster isn't amazing. I would use the FA slot for your Marker Drones and take Gun Drones in the Net.

All said and done, I would revise to something like this:

Commander: 2x Missile Pod, Drone Controller, Iridium Armour, Target Lock, 2x Marker Drone

Riptide: Ion Accelerator, Twin-Linked Fusion Blaster, Early Warning Override, Stimulant Injector

1x XV8 Crisis: 2x Fusion Blaster

2x XV8: 2x Plasma Rifle each

4x Marker Drones

5x Pulse Strikers

5x Pulse Strikers

10x Pulse Strikers with Smart Missile System Support Turret

2x Broadside: Twin-Linked High-Yield Missile Pod, Twin-Linked Smart Missile System

Drone Net: 4x Gun Drones

Be dropping some unnecessary upgrades, I've given you 4x Gun Drones and a second Broadside at the expense of the Cadre Fireblade. I hope this helps!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/696101/8773134.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/696101/8773134.page GMT I will swap the SMS on the Riptide for more Plasma Rifles.
I used the last 3 points, out of 4 I had, for the ATS on the FB XV8 just because I had no idea where I could spend them on.
EWO on pretty much everthing is because I think I will play versus a lot of deepstriking units in my meta. Especially MEQ, hence the 2 5-men breachers that I would use as a deterrent from assaulting the centre of the army.
Last but nit least the Piranha: this one is more a fluff choice, since I really like the model and I am curious to see it in action.

I will try this list and then eventually correct its weak links.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/696101/8773404.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/696101/8773404.page GMT
Drop the ATS and you have 7, now you can give the FB suit VRT. This could come in real handy after popping a transport and getting out of assault (hit and Run)or using a run move to get closer to an objective/target (fleet)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/696101/8776115.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/696101/8776115.page GMT