#1
Liberty Tax
“Bettina Debenham was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. It gave me great peace of mind to have a professional handle my taxes.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Tax Preparation Services in Boise City, ID
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
97%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.87★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.1%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 19,253 Google reviews of 135 top-rated tax preparation services nationwide; 10 of them in Boise City, ID. Updated November 2, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of tax preparation services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Montgomery & Associates, PLLCBoise City, ID | A 98How 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. | AA–AA– | 4.98 | — |
| 2 |  Idaho Tax & AccountingBoise City, ID | A 95How 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 69%95+65.8Reliability 31%95+29.2Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 95Not enough data for value, 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. | AAA––– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Integrated Accounting SolutionsBoise City, ID | A 95How 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%97+56.9Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%87+13.2Experts Score= 95Not 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. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 4 | Liberty TaxBoise City, ID | A 94How 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.90 | — |
| 5 |  Jackson Hewitt Tax ServiceBoise City, ID | A 86How 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%86+20.8Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%87+6.2Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.82 | — |
| 6 |  Idaho Tax & Bookkeeping Services, LLCBoise City, ID | A 84How 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%88+51.7Reliability 26%81+21.1Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty62−3.8Experts Score= 84Not 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. | AAAAB– | 4.96 | — |
| 7 |  Jackson Hewitt Tax ServiceBoise City, ID | A 84How 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAB | 4.79 | — |
| 8 |  Whittaker & Associates, Inc (now KDP Certified Public Accountants, LLP)Boise City, ID | A 80How 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%83+48.7Reliability 26%73+19Value 15%83+12.6Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 80Not 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. | ABAA–– | 4.83 | — |
| 9 |  H&R BlockBoise City, ID | C 59How 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%64+34.9Reliability 24%57+13.8Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%33+2.3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty45−5.5Experts Score= 59Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAACD | 4.67 | — |
| 10 |  BERRETT TAX & FINANCE INC.Boise City, ID | C 58How 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%67+36.5Reliability 24%46+11.2Value 14%56+7.9Replies to reviews 7%85+6Momentum penalty65−3.5Experts Score= 58Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCACBA | 4.76 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Tax Preparation Services in Boise City, ID at a glance
How the 10 tax preparation services we rated in Boise City, ID compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A880%
- Grade B00%
- Grade C220%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up550%
- 4.80–4.89★220%
- 4.60–4.79★330%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality1,02424%
- Professionalism1,37232%
- Responsiveness1,00724%
- Punctuality00%
- Value86420%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price97254%
- Reasonable73141%
- Overpriced613%
- Not sure342%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated tax preparation services in Boise City, ID average 4.9★ on Google across 1,252 reviews. Montgomery & Associates, PLLC has the top rating (5.0★), and Liberty Tax has the most reviews (310). Updated November 1, 2026.
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#2
Montgomery & Associates, PLLC
“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.” — Google review
#3
Idaho Tax & Bookkeeping Services, LLC
“Friendly and helpful staff. Ilir is easy to work with, professional, knowledgeable and his rates are very reasonable. After a couple of bad experiences with accountants, I'm thrilled to have finally found one I can…” — Google review
#4
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
“This was my first time with Jackson Hewitt. Vicki L.was my tax preparer and what a wonderful lady. As soon as I walked i was greeted with a smile and a kind introduction. She took all my stress away. I will be back…” — Google review
#5
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
“The Boise 8300 w overland road Jackson Hewitt is the best tax place to go to the lady there Jill Fran’s was super helpful and very nice and just all around great person to chat with I highly recommend this tax place…” — Google review
#6
BERRETT TAX & FINANCE INC.
“I had my initial consultation with Berrett Tax and Finance today, and I was really impressed with the experience. Jason was professional, friendly, and easy to talk to. He took the time to listen to my questions,…” — Google review
#7
H&R Block
“We have used HR Block for several years and have always had a positive experience. Our tax pro, Michele is great. She knows what she is doing and makes us feel comfortable and confident with the results. We will…” — Google review
#8
Whittaker & Associates, Inc (now KDP Certified Public Accountants, LLP)
“The staff at Whittaker & Associates (now KDP, LLP) are outstanding! My tax filing experience was excellent from start to finish and I feel very confident in the accuracy of my return. Jodi was a joy to work with and…” — Google review
#9
Idaho Tax & Accounting
“Mason Homan of Idaho Tax & Accounting is one of the best CPAs in Idaho. He has provided outstanding business accounting and business / personal tax preparation for me and my business partners for the past several…” — Google review
#10
Integrated Accounting Solutions
“Great experience with Integrated Accounting Solutions. Professional, responsive, and made everything simple and stress-free. Highly recommend.” — Google review
How we pick tax preparation services in Boise City
We scan Google Maps for tax preparation service listings in and around Boise City, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated tax preparation service in Boise City?
Montgomery & Associates, PLLC has the highest Google rating on our Boise City list: 5.0 out of 5 from 113 reviews (as of November 1, 2026).
Which tax preparation service in Boise City has the most reviews?
Liberty Tax has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 310, with a 4.9★ average.
How are these tax preparation services chosen?
Only open Boise City-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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