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How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%80+5.7Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCOREAlba CPA & Associates
Paterson, NJ · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #76Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 155 tax preparation services · 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other tax preparation services (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Alba CPA & Associates is better than 91% of tax preparation services.A
91
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Alba CPA & Associates is better than 79% of tax preparation services.B
79
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Alba CPA & Associates is better than 99% of tax preparation services.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Alba CPA & Associates is better than 100% of tax preparation services.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Alba CPA & Associates is better than 100% of tax preparation services.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Alba CPA & Associates is better than 80% of tax preparation services.A
80
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Alba CPA & Associates for 4 kinds of job.
Alba CPA & Associates for individual tax planning
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.3
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 77/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Individual tax planning”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#4 / 4
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%
All 3 Google reviews tagged “Individual tax planning”
Qemal5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
I had a great experience with Alba CPA & Associates. The staff is very professional, friendly, and efficient. They completed my work quickly and answered all my questions. I highly recommend their services.
Great priceIndividual tax planningService not listed
Afrim3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Great services !!!!
Great priceBusiness startup servicesBusiness tax return preparationBusiness consulting
BundleLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Not only is Anita and Andi very reliable and professional, but they do their job with diligence and run their practice with passion! Their staff is nice and always there to help. Thank you all for your service!
Reasonable priceBusiness startup servicesBusiness tax return preparationIndividual tax planning
Price
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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Great price 83%Reasonable 17%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Individual tax planning | 3 | — |
| Business startup services | 3 | — |
| Business tax return preparation | 2 | — |
| New business tax consulting | 2 | — |
