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Liberty Tax

Tax preparation · Paterson, NJ · 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 55%85+46.4Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%82+11.6Replies to reviews 7%68+4.8Momentum penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#106 of 155 tax preparation servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 32%
4.9 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · 3 photos
92%five-star reviews
4.71★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
54%reviews answered by the owner
Apr 2026latest review

Liberty Tax at a glance

Reviewers describe Liberty Tax as a professional service that handles complex returns efficiently, often noting clear communication and reasonable pricing. Customers frequently mention long-term loyalty, with some noting relationships spanning over a decade, and highlight the staff's patience and helpfulness in maximizing refunds. However, a recurring criticism in lower-rated feedback involves appointments starting late and final fees significantly exceeding initial verbal quotes for simple tax returns.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 112 reviews (92% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 112 Google reviews (76 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 54% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: April 14, 2026.
  • Service: Tax Preparation Service serving Paterson, New Jersey.

Data from Google, last updated November 8, 2026.

Score profile vs other tax preparation 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: craft & service and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction85Reliability79Craft & service100Value82Momentum87Replies to reviews68Satisfaction: 85 (median 90)Reliability: 79 (median 86)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 82 (median 100)Momentum: 87 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 68 (median 63)
Liberty TaxTax Preparation 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.Liberty Tax: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
85
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.Liberty Tax: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.B
79
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.Liberty Tax: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
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.Liberty Tax: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
82
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.Liberty Tax: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
87
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.Liberty Tax: 68/100 on this factor. Category median: 63.B
68

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Star ratings

112 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars10392%
  • 4 stars54%
  • 3 stars22%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 76 written reviews

  • Praise9599%
  • Complaints11%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price250%
  • Reasonable125%
  • Overpriced125%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3840%
  • Would recommend2223%
  • Speed & response1617%
  • Quality & results1415%
  • Communication33%
  • Price & value33%

What customers talk about

We read 76 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Janet provides fast, friendly and professional tax service.”
  • “It was a pleasure to work with her and will recommend anyone to work with her.”
  • “Wendy Mejia provided a quick and efficient return, and provided a good-enough detailed overview at the end of the appointment.”
  • “She is very thorough and knowledgeable and super personable!”
  • “Explained everything clearly and I was so thankful to meet her.”
  • “Plus her price is reasonable !”

People customers mention

  • Janet 17 reviews
  • Osmundsen 4 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent reviews

Joseph10 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★★★★★

Great place for solo entrepeneurs. Janet provides fast, friendly and professional tax service. What else can you ask for.

Alene5 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 9 months ago★★★★★

Love love loveeeeeee Janet ! She definitely knows what she’s doing! Janet is very professional, social, and respectful! She also gets you everything you are eligible for ! Plus her price is reasonable ! Thank you ! I’ve been going to her every year for the past few and wouldn’t switch her for no other agent !

Reasonable price
Quashia3 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 9 months ago★★★★★

Great place been doing my taxes with This place over 13 years my kids also does they taxes here very good place

Great priceIncome tax filing
Jonathan8 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 year ago★★★★★

My first time at Liberty Tax and at this location. Wendy Mejia provided a quick and efficient return, and provided a good-enough detailed overview at the end of the appointment. I’m happy I went there!

TammyLocal Guide · 24 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 year ago★★★★★

This was my first time using Liberty Tax, Janet was very nice and very informative. I will refer and use Liberty Tax in Elmwood Park NJ again.

milagros2 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 year ago★★★★★

She was very helpful and had a lot of patience and help me with everything I needed every step of the way

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 112 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Joseph Kazlo10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great place for solo entrepeneurs. Janet provides fast, friendly and professional tax service. What else can you ask for.

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you for the fantastic feedback! It's wonderful to know that Janet's service made a difference for you. We look forward to welcoming you back!

serkan Efe4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews serkan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Janet is the best!!!!!

Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thanks for the glowing feedback! Janet will be delighted to hear she made your visit memorable.

Alene Williams5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Love love loveeeeeee Janet ! She definitely knows what she’s doing! Janet is very professional, social, and respectful! She also gets you everything you are eligible for ! Plus her price is reasonable ! Thank you ! I’ve been going to her every year for the past few and wouldn’t switch her for no other agent !

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thanks. We are happy to help you with your taxes.

Khiana Cline7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Khiana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Janet is absolutely the best!!!

Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thanks. We are very happy to help you with your taxes.

Qiana3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Qiana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service with a professional staff!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Income tax filing
Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Your feedback is greatly appreciated! We're happy to know our service met your expectations.

Quashia White3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Quashia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great place been doing my taxes with This place over 13 years my kids also does they taxes here very good place

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Income tax filing
Response from the owner · 9 months ago

We're pleased to know that you had a positive experience with us. Your feedback is valued and we anticipate the opportunity to assist you again in the future. Thank you.

Jonathan Rogers8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jonathan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My first time at Liberty Tax and at this location. Wendy Mejia provided a quick and efficient return, and provided a good-enough detailed overview at the end of the appointment. I’m happy I went there!

Response from the owner · 11 months ago

We appreciate your positive experience at Liberty Tax and are pleased to hear that Wendy Mejia was able to assist you effectively and provide a comprehensive overview. Your choice of our services is valued, and we anticipate the opportunity to assist you again in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.

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

This was my first time using Liberty Tax, Janet was very nice and very informative. I will refer and use Liberty Tax in Elmwood Park NJ again.

Response from the owner · 11 months ago

We are pleased to learn about your positive encounter with Janet at our Elmwood Park NJ location. It is great to hear that you found our service to be informative and friendly. We are excited about the opportunity to assist you again in the future. Your choice of Liberty Tax and your generous referrals are greatly appreciated.

milagros javier2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews milagros has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

She was very helpful and had a lot of patience and help me with everything I needed every step of the way

Response from the owner · 10 months ago

We appreciate your acknowledgment of our assistance and patience. We aim to provide support throughout your journey. Thank you for sharing your positive rating and feedback.

Jason Evans6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jason has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Janet is very attentive and patient. She works hard to get you the most money she can get you back.

Response from the owner · 8 months ago

We appreciate your positive experience with Janet and her dedication to providing attentive and patient service. Your feedback is valued, and we're grateful for the opportunity to assist you. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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