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LAD Tax Services

Tax preparation service · Austin, TX · reviewed since 2018

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 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Momentum penalty73−2.7Experts Score= 93Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#14 of 50 tax servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 73%
5.0 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews · 15 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.76★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
2%reviews answered by the owner
Aug 2026latest review

LAD Tax Services at a glance

Google reviewers rate LAD Tax Services five stars based on 119 reviews, highlighting professional staff, punctual service, and helpful communication for personal and business tax preparation. Customers frequently mention quick turnaround times, patient assistance with complex issues like back taxes, and the ability to save money. However, isolated one-star reviews describe rude staff behavior and significant accounting errors that caused inconvenience and required outside correction.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 119 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 119 Google reviews (94 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 2% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 31, 2026.
  • Service: Tax Service serving Austin, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other tax services

Score per factor (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 satisfaction; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction95Reliability93Craft & service–Value100Momentum73Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 95 (median 87)Reliability: 93 (median 85)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 73 (median 100)
LAD Tax ServicesTax Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.LAD Tax Services: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
95
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.LAD Tax Services: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
93
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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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.LAD Tax Services: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.LAD Tax Services: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
73
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 71.–
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Star ratings

119 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars11899%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 94 written reviews

  • Praise16598%
  • Complaints42%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price360%
  • Reasonable00%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure240%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5834%
  • Would recommend3923%
  • Quality & results2917%
  • Speed & response159%
  • Communication138%
  • Honesty & trust138%
  • Price & value21%

What customers talk about

We read 94 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Luigi is very professional and has extensive knowledge of taxes and accounting.”
  • “I’ve been using them for quite some time and they always deliver highly recommend recommended”
    “I will never return and strongly advise others to avoid this place.”
  • “They're the best, excellent service, 100% recommended!”
  • “This establishment is amazing and embodies the definition of in and out, really quick and precise.”
  • “Vanessa was amazing I had never gone to anyone to get my taxes done and she helped walked me through everything even though I was disorganized!”
  • “​If you’re looking for a trustworthy tax spot in Austin, this is it.”
  • “I have always done taxes on my own, but it's worth it to pay!”

People customers mention

  • Luigy 8 reviews
  • Luigi 3 reviews
  • Taxes 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired LAD Tax Services for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Maria1 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Muy buen lugar para hacer tus impuestos. Luigi es muy profesional y tiene mucho conocimiento en impuestos y asuntos de contabilidad. Lo recomiendo mucho.

Income tax return filing
Gregorio3 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Excelente servicio y muy profesional, Luigi siempre responde a todas mis preguntas y dudas.

Emily1 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. · 3 months ago★

The staff was extremely rude and unprofessional the entire time. On top of that, they completely messed up the accounting, which caused me serious inconvenience and extra expenses because I had to fix everything somewhere else. This was one of the worst customer service experiences I’ve ever had. I will never return…

Fanny9 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★★★★★

Amable y muy paciente conmigo demasiado profesional gracias Vanessa gracias señorita vanessa

Not sureIncome tax return filing
MartinLocal Guide · 26 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 6 months ago★★★★★

Vanessa was an amazing tax preparer. Very knowledgeable and was able to help me out with my tax return for the year. Super professional and friendly!

Great priceIncome tax return filing
Michael5 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★★★★★

LAD Tax Services are professional and nice. They have always gone above and beyond to help us with our services.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 119 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Maria Herrera1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Maria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Muy buen lugar para hacer tus impuestos. Luigi es muy profesional y tiene mucho conocimiento en impuestos y asuntos de contabilidad. Lo recomiendo mucho.

  • Services: Income tax return filing
Gregorio Bautista3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gregorio has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excelente servicio y muy profesional, Luigi siempre responde a todas mis preguntas y dudas.

Emily J. Hawthorne-Smythe1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The staff was extremely rude and unprofessional the entire time. On top of that, they completely messed up the accounting, which caused me serious inconvenience and extra expenses because I had to fix everything somewhere else. This was one of the worst customer service experiences I’ve ever had. I will never return and strongly advise others to avoid this place.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi, I know that this profile is fake and was created solely to leave this fake review, since you are not—nor have you ever been—a customer of ours. It is regrettable that many competitors or advertising firms use these methods to unfairly win business. We will continue to work with integrity and strive to offer the best possible service.

Fanny Rivero9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Fanny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amable y muy paciente conmigo demasiado profesional gracias Vanessa gracias señorita vanessa

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Income tax return filing
Fanny Cruz3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Fanny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Es muy amable atenta y súper profesional gracias Nikol

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Income tax return filing
Martin NavaLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Martin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Vanessa was an amazing tax preparer. Very knowledgeable and was able to help me out with my tax return for the year. Super professional and friendly!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Income tax return filing
Michael Parsons5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

LAD Tax Services are professional and nice. They have always gone above and beyond to help us with our services.

Daniela Gonzalez9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Daniela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service!! Always makes it easy

SophLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Soph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Vanessa was amazing I had never gone to anyone to get my taxes done and she helped walked me through everything even though I was disorganized! I really appreciate her and everything she did she was able to save me a good amount of money. I have always done taxes on my own, but it's worth it to pay!

Samira Sentissi3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Samira has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The best knowledgeable high stand service professional team thank you ALL for your services 🙏

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