Certified public accountant · Boise City, ID · reviewed since 2019
iHow 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%94+14.3Experts Score= 98Not 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.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#24 of 135 tax preparation servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 83%
5.0★★★★★113 Google reviews · 1 photos
98%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Clients describe Montgomery & Associates as thorough, punctual, and efficient in handling business and individual tax returns, S corp elections, and complex filings. Reviewers frequently highlight clear communication, quick turnaround times, and the firm's ability to identify missed tax credits or opportunities. Pricing is noted as reasonable to medium, with staff remaining patient and responsive to client questions. The firm maintains a perfect 5-star rating from 113 reviews, with the owner responding to every single comment.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 113 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 113 Google reviews (105 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 1, 2026.
Service: Tax Preparation Service serving Boise City, Idaho.
Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.
Score profile vs other tax preparation services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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 reliability; weakest: value.
This companyTax Preparation Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Montgomery & Associates, PLLC: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Montgomery & Associates, PLLC: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
99
Craft & serviceiCraft & 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: 99.–
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ValueiValue · 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.Montgomery & Associates, PLLC: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
94
MomentumiMomentum · 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.Montgomery & Associates, PLLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies 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: 61.–
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Star ratings
113 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars11198%
4 stars22%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 105 written reviews
100%praise
Praise189100%
Complaints00%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price531%
Reasonable1169%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude5127%
Speed & response4524%
Would recommend3418%
Quality & results2614%
Communication179%
Honesty & trust95%
Price & value74%
What customers talk about
We read 105 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Simply the most knowledgeable and easy to work with.”
“Dina and the team were thorough, punctual, and enjoyable to work with getting my business taxes filed and on a rush.”
“I would highly recommend their services to anyone needing tax for business or individual.”
“They do a good job they're very thorough and usually get it done quick”
“…ny credits to maximize our return, and had it done very quickly with communication each step of the way.…”
“Honestly great skill and lovely approach making me highly recommend Montgomery & Associates, PLLC as CPA and TAX return place”
“Both their fees and the time it takes to prepare taxes is very reasonable.”
People customers mention
Michael3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Montgomery & Associates, PLLC for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
RRandy11 reviewsiTotal 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Dina and the team were thorough, punctual, and enjoyable to work with getting my business taxes filed and on a rush. I’m happy to have found the CPA I look forward to working with for many years to come.
Reasonable priceBusiness tax return preparation
NNick7 reviewsiTotal 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Michael and his company are the best. Simply the most knowledgeable and easy to work with. What else can I say.
Great priceBusiness tax return preparation
MMatt3 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Thanks for the assist on my tax refunds. You guys are great. It was a pleasure working with you, and I will certainly work with you again!
Great priceTax refund processing
MMike4 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Can always count on Montgomery and Associates to handle all my tax reporting needs.
Reasonable priceBusiness tax return preparation
JJonea7 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Montgomery and associates is the best! I used their services when I lived in Boise and, again, when I lived out of state. Now, I’m back in Boise and continuing to use their services.
Income tax return filing
TTammy4 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
They are the best !! In the past lve called in a panic from not having forms , to is this what l need. You were right there, voice of reason. . Calm down ,breathe,...
Great priceIndividual tax planningTax problem consultingIncome tax return filing
Dina and the team were thorough, punctual, and enjoyable to work with getting my business taxes filed and on a rush. I’m happy to have found the CPA I look forward to working with for many years to come.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Business tax return preparation
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
We appreciate the positive review and look forward to working with your for many years to come.
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Gary Montgomery7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Gary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Montgomery and associates is the best! I used their services when I lived in Boise and, again, when I lived out of state. Now, I’m back in Boise and continuing to use their services.
Services: Income tax return filing
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
We are so glad you are pleased with our services. We do our best to give each client the attention they need.
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Patti Erickson5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Patti has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
They are the best !! In the past lve called in a panic from not having forms , to is this what l need. You were right there, voice of reason. . Calm down ,breathe,...
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Individual tax planning, Tax problem consulting, Income tax return filing
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
We are so happy our service is making your tax experience less stressful. We look forward to working with you for many years to come.
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Shannon Hill8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Shannon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Again, as always, we used the tax services of Montgomery & Associates (and have since 2007.) And as always, we're are happy with them. Our taxes have become increasingly complex with life and career changes. M & A keeps up with these and helped us to file accurate and timely taxes. We highly recommend them.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Michael thank you for the review. You are a great client and we enjoy working with you every year! Complexity and change is part of life and addressing those challenges is what we do.
