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Jackson Hewitt Tax Service logoHow 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%99+7Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

Austin, TX · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #24Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 50 tax services · 4.8★ from 412 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other tax 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: momentum and replies to reviews; 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.Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is better than 87% of tax services.A
87
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.Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is better than 86% of tax services.A
86
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.Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is better than 95% of tax services.A
95
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.Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is better than 94% of tax services.A
94
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.Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is better than 100% of tax 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.Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is better than 99% of tax services.A
99

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Customers hired Jackson Hewitt Tax Service for 2 kinds of job.

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service for income tax return preparation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 85/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Income tax return preparation”: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.#6 / 18
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.83%

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Income tax return preparation”

PatLocal Guide · 9 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Lauri Turpen prepared and filed my 2025 tax return with ease. She also prepared and filed my 2023 and 2024 returns that were late. She worked with me with kindness and respect and much knowledge. She especially made me feel better about my late filings and had so much knowledge about the IRS and how to manage a…

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Chuck7 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Lizbeth was the best! She was very professional and friendly. We’ll be return customers.

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Maricella2 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. · Edited 8 months ago★★★★★

Lizbeth, She did such a good job filing our tax’s for us.

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Nadia4 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★★★★★

Ms.Lee at this location was so friendly.. she helped me do my tax return for first time in store.. have to say best experience I’ve had… would definitely recommend

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Marisa6 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. · Edited 8 months ago★★★★★

Lizbeth is amazing. Very helpful and funny. I’m glad she survived her very spicy sandwich story lol

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Mary1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★

Lauri at the Westgate Austin, Tx location was an absolute gem! Absolutely the sweetest , amazing experience

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TAWANDA5 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Lizbeth was my tax preparer today and honestly she was the best. She was pleasant and patient. Also she explained everything while making sure I understood what was going on

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Alexis2 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Lizabeth helped me out and did awesome

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