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Right Step

Tax preparation service · Austin, TX · reviewed since 2026

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%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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.99SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#1 of 50 tax servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 100%
5.0 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · 6 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
97%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Right Step at a glance

Customers describe Right Step Tax as a professional service that handles LLC taxes and notarization with clear explanations and thorough guidance. Reviewers frequently note the ease of booking, punctual appointments, and reasonable fees, highlighting that staff members take time to answer questions without rushing. The high rating reflects consistent satisfaction with the detailed approach and attentive communication provided during the tax preparation process.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 79 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 79 Google reviews (70 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 97% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 13, 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 momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction99Reliability98Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 99 (median 87)Reliability: 98 (median 85)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Right StepTax 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.Right Step: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
99
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.Right Step: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
98
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.Right Step: 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.Right Step: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 71.–
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Star ratings

79 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars79100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 70 written reviews

  • Praise15399%
  • 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 price3271%
  • Reasonable1329%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude4127%
  • Would recommend3825%
  • Quality & results3120%
  • Speed & response1711%
  • Communication128%
  • Price & value85%
  • Honesty & trust75%

What customers talk about

We read 70 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They are very friendly and professional in the services they provide.”
  • “I highly recommend her services to anyone who needs documents notarized quickly and accurately.”
  • “I had a great experience working with the Right Step!”
  • “It's very good; the documents we processed arrived very quickly.”
  • “Excellent explanation and communication of each point to be covered; for my first time doing this, I was very satisfied.”
  • “She is absolutely the nicest tax person we have ever worked with and the fee for her work was very reasonable.”
  • “Honestly, I was very satisfied with the experience and would definitely recommend them.”

People customers mention

  • Tax 4 reviews
  • Heidy 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Right Step for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Jesus9 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Un servicio muy profesional le doy un 100 de 100 me hizo mi trámite para Sacar mi ITIN, el proceso tenía que ser de siete semanas y me llegó en cuatro semanas

Esmeralda4 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Es muy buena nos llegó muy rápido la documentación que tramitamos selas recomiendo mucho

Great price
Polina2 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★★★★★

I had a great experience working with the Right Step! Booking an appointment was fast and easy. Heidy was punctual and extremely professional. I highly recommend her services to anyone who needs documents notarized quickly and accurately. Thank you, Heidy!

Jose1 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. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

Gran servicio, muy contento con todo el trabajo, me ayudaron a organizar los taxes y la contabilidad de la empresa el mismo día y aun asi me dieron varios consejos gratis, muy contento con Heidy y Yoesmel.

SILSA7 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★★★★★

Fantástico, la atención muy buena, respetable ambos, lo más amables que puede ser su trabajo excelente, los recomiendo

Reasonable price
Santiago2 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 explicación y comunicación de cada punto a tratar para ser mi primera vez haciendo esto quede muy satisfecho.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 79 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Erick Gonzalez4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Erick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Son muy amables y profesionales en los servicios que brindan recomendado 100%

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Credit repair, Tax planning, Business tax services
Response from the owner · a month ago

¡Gracias, Erick! Que te hayas sentido bien atendido es lo que buscamos con cada persona que entra. Aquí estamos cuando necesites algo más.

Jesus Jiménez9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jesus has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Un servicio muy profesional le doy un 100 de 100 me hizo mi trámite para Sacar mi ITIN, el proceso tenía que ser de siete semanas y me llegó en cuatro semanas

Esmeralda plata4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Esmeralda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Es muy buena nos llegó muy rápido la documentación que tramitamos selas recomiendo mucho

  • Price assessment: Great price
Polina Baritz2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Polina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had a great experience working with the Right Step! Booking an appointment was fast and easy. Heidy was punctual and extremely professional. I highly recommend her services to anyone who needs documents notarized quickly and accurately. Thank you, Heidy!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Polina! Heidy will be glad to read this. Getting your documents notarized shouldn't eat up half your day, so we're happy the booking and the appointment were quick and painless for you. See you next time you need it.

Joan Orlando Montepeque Vielman2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Buena persona recomendada excelente 👌

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · a month ago

¡Gracias, Joan! Un gusto haberte atendido. Aquí estamos cuando lo necesites.

San juanita Perez2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews San has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excelente atención!!!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · a month ago

¡Gracias, San Juanita! Nos alegra que la atención haya sido lo que esperabas. Cuando vuelvas, ya sabes dónde estamos.

Arnaldo Rodriguez2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Arnaldo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Es lo mejor de lo mejor

Response from the owner · a month ago

¡Qué palabras, Arnaldo! Gracias por la confianza. Seguimos aquí para lo que necesites, en tu idioma y sin estrés.

Jose Carlos Novales Mauri1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jose has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Gran servicio, muy contento con todo el trabajo, me ayudaron a organizar los taxes y la contabilidad de la empresa el mismo día y aun asi me dieron varios consejos gratis, muy contento con Heidy y Yoesmel.

Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Gracias po tu comentario, lo valoramos mucho

Liana Ortega2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Liana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The best

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Liana! Short and sweet, we'll take it. Come back anytime.

Yoesmel Jesús4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Yoesmel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excelente servicio rapido buen precio

Response from the owner · a month ago

¡Gracias, Yoesmel! Rápido y a buen precio, sin recortar en la atención. Un gusto haberte ayudado.

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