The Best Bookkeeping Services
We graded 15 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 1,631 Google reviews of 15 top-rated bookkeeping services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best bookkeeping services for income tax return preparation
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Income tax return preparation” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about income tax return preparation
Cassie is a true professional! Sje was very responsive. I'm a samll business owner and she took the time to understand my situation and got to work for me right away. I will be using her for any tax and accounting needs I have moving forward.
Roxy's income tax office is where I go for all of my business requirements, including taxes and corporations. If I have a question, they are always there to answer it, assist and guide me through the process. I recommend them to friends and family members. They are experienced and provide excellent work.
Y’all Cassie has taught me so much about taxes in one day than what I’ve learned in over 20 plus years in my adult life. Taxiety (anxiety due to taxes) is a real thing. But setting with Cassie and her explaining rules, regulations, and tax brackets makes the math - Math! First time ever learning something worthwhile…
If I could give Infinite stars I would. Just wonderful! There are not enough kind words I can say.The best Tax service I have Ever received hands down.
Numbers Don’t Lie and Cassie are wonderful! She helped with my complicated taxes last year after moving to the area, making them stress free and she made tax season this year so painless and easy! I couldn’t recommend her and Numbers Don’t Lie enough!
Super friendly, super knowledgeable. Got me in for an appt same day. Nobody likes having to have their taxes done, but give Numbers Don't Lie a chance to take the stress out of it. 100% satisfied. And Cassie is amazing!
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of bookkeeping services).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
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| 1 |  Carter & Company Business Accounting Firm Kansas City CPAKansas City, MO | A 85 | AA–ABDB | 4.99 | — |
| 2 |  Emerson & Co. LLCKansas City, MO | B 74 | BA––BBB | 4.96 | — |
| 3 |  Vine & Branch BookkeepingKansas City, MO | B 73 | AA––CFB | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Elevated LedgerKansas City, MO | B 69 | AA––CFB | 5.00 | — |
| 5 |  LIONS ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES LLCKansas City, MO | B 65 | BB–BCDB | 5.00 | — |
| 6 |  Jenny's Love AccountingKansas City, MO | B 61 | BCBCCCB | 5.00 | — |
| 7 |  Numbers Don't Lie Tax Prep and Financial Services IncKansas City, MO | C 58 | CDCAFAA | 4.97 | — |
| 8 | BBlock AdvisorsKansas City, MO | C 50 | CBCDABD | 4.90 | — |
| 9 |  Roxys TaxesAlhambra, CA | C 49 | CDDBAAF | 4.93 | — |
| 10 |  R&S Agency IncKansas City, MO | C 41 | DC–CDCA | 4.90 | — |
| 11 |  Horta Bookkeeping ServicesAlhambra, CA | D 33 | FC––ABF | 4.47 | — |
| 12 |  Jeff Huang CPAAlhambra, CA | D 31 | DD–DDCD | 4.81 | — |
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How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.