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Taxman Associates

Tax preparation service · Seattle, WA · reviewed since 2017

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%87+47.5Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%98+6.9Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.87SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#26 of 50 tax servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 49%
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · 5 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
4.3%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.
4%reviews answered by the owner
May 2026latest review

Taxman Associates at a glance

Google reviewers rate Taxman Associates 4.9 out of 5 based on 80 reviews, highlighting the firm's expertise in complex tax situations for individuals and businesses. Clients frequently praise the staff for clear communication, responsiveness, and the ability to explain difficult tax concepts in plain language. While most feedback is positive, a few low-star reviews criticize the initial consultation process for feeling pushy or predatory regarding package pricing and scripted interactions.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 80 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 80 Google reviews (77 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 4% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: May 11, 2026.
  • Service: Tax Service serving Seattle, Washington.

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.

Satisfaction87Reliability75Craft & service99Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews98Satisfaction: 87 (median 87)Reliability: 75 (median 85)Craft & service: 99 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 98 (median 71)
Taxman AssociatesTax 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.Taxman Associates: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.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.Taxman Associates: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.B
75
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.Taxman Associates: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
99
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.Taxman Associates: 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.Taxman Associates: 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.Taxman Associates: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 71.A
98

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Star ratings

80 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars7796%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star34%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 77 written reviews

  • Praise14699%
  • 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 price375%
  • Reasonable125%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3725%
  • Would recommend3322%
  • Speed & response2920%
  • Honesty & trust1712%
  • Communication1410%
  • Quality & results128%
  • Price & value53%

What customers talk about

We read 77 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Their professionalism, responsiveness, and kindness truly set them apart.”
  • “I trust Taxman and Carey specifically and would recommend her to any small business or family in need of kind, compassionate and CAPABLE tax professionals.”
  • “She is a clear communicator, as well as responsive and thorough in her tax preparations.”
  • “Not only is Taxman Associates exceptional at what they do, but Megan and Carey are also genuinely wonderful people.”
  • “I loved how straight forward our communications were, Carey's clear and simple explanations for things that were creeping up on making my head pop off…”
  • “I had an excellent experience working with Taxman Associates.”
  • “…to Carey, I was in despair about figuring out my taxes, but after a free consultation, I now have confidence that I can figure out a good solution.…”

People customers mention

  • Howard 14 reviews
  • Carey 10 reviews
  • Homan 7 reviews
  • Allen 7 reviews
  • Joe 6 reviews
  • Choder 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Taxman Associates for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

JacobLocal Guide · 36 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★★★★★

Wow! Carey and her team are wizards! We have a very difficult tax situation with lots of different trusts/LLCs/ and incomes. Not only does she make it easy to understand, but our tax liability has always been much lower then we ever hoped for. Highly suggest!

Kirk8 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★★★★★

Not only is Taxman Associates exceptional at what they do, but Megan and Carey are also genuinely wonderful people. They have helped me more than once in very rushed situations and have always come through for me. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and kindness truly set them apart. I highly recommend Taxman Associates.

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Holland3 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★★★★★

Carey Homan has done an amazing job in preparing our family's taxes, including 2 young adults, with all of our wacky tax situations. She makes it look easy. She is a clear communicator, as well as responsive and thorough in her tax preparations.

Great priceIncome tax filingTax Preparation
Jonni6 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★★★★★

Worked with Taxman since 2019- Carey and her team are far and away the best tax support I've ever experienced. I have a lot of trepidation and shame about not understanding tax codes, preparation, and all the finance "things". She is endlessly patient, skilled,, and has taken amazing care of my business and family…

KateLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

Carey & the Taxman team shepherded me through a transitional tax return year after my Mom's death. I loved how straight forward our communications were, Carey's clear and simple explanations for things that were creeping up on making my head pop off, her creativity about tax planning, and how she did what she said…

Reasonable priceTax Preparation
Wendie1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I called Joe for a quick consult about filing taxes on behalf of a deceased family member. Joe provided clear and thoughtful guidance on the steps we needed to take and offered suggestions on things we may want to watch for in the process. I only had brief interaction with him, but would recommend you consider…

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jacob FriedmanLocal Guide · 36 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jacob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Wow! Carey and her team are wizards! We have a very difficult tax situation with lots of different trusts/LLCs/ and incomes. Not only does she make it easy to understand, but our tax liability has always been much lower then we ever hoped for. Highly suggest!

Jasmine Brewster PiperLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jasmine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Carey and Megan have been exceptional! Highly recommend!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Income tax filing, Tax Preparation
Kirk Piper8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kirk has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Not only is Taxman Associates exceptional at what they do, but Megan and Carey are also genuinely wonderful people. They have helped me more than once in very rushed situations and have always come through for me. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and kindness truly set them apart. I highly recommend Taxman Associates.

  • Services: Tax problem consulting, Income tax filing, Irs problems consulting, Tax Preparation
Holland Hodges3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Holland has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Carey Homan has done an amazing job in preparing our family's taxes, including 2 young adults, with all of our wacky tax situations. She makes it look easy. She is a clear communicator, as well as responsive and thorough in her tax preparations.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Income tax filing, Tax Preparation
Jonni Ressler6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jonni has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Worked with Taxman since 2019- Carey and her team are far and away the best tax support I've ever experienced. I have a lot of trepidation and shame about not understanding tax codes, preparation, and all the finance "things". She is endlessly patient, skilled,, and has taken amazing care of my business and family taxes in a way that makes me feel assured, confident, and never judged. I trust Taxman and Carey specifically and would recommend her to any small business or family in need of kind, compassionate and CAPABLE tax professionals.

Kate WolfLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kate has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Carey & the Taxman team shepherded me through a transitional tax return year after my Mom's death. I loved how straight forward our communications were, Carey's clear and simple explanations for things that were creeping up on making my head pop off, her creativity about tax planning, and how she did what she said she would do: I meet my deadline and she'll meet hers. Stellar! Thank you, Carey! -KATE

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Tax Preparation
Wendie Phillips1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Wendie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I called Joe for a quick consult about filing taxes on behalf of a deceased family member. Joe provided clear and thoughtful guidance on the steps we needed to take and offered suggestions on things we may want to watch for in the process. I only had brief interaction with him, but would recommend you consider meeting with him if you are looking for someone to assist you with your taxes.

Gabriel Holmes2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gabriel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Carey and her team are fantastic! We've worked with them for several years and greatly appreciate the trusted tax help and advice they've provided.

  • Services: Income tax filing, Tax Preparation, Tax planning
Evan HorneLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Evan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We have been working with the team here for years and really trust them - They are super responsive and knowledgeable, and we know we are in good hands when we go to file every year. Very highly recommended!

Lorrie DempkeLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lorrie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Zane provided me great information about selling a home versus renting it and how it affects capital gains. Clear concise explanation and example, plus links to IRS pubs too. This falls in line with the A+ service my family members have received from The Taxman over the years.

  • Services: Tax planning

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