Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Tax Preparation Services in Paterson, NJ

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%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 21,747 Google reviews of 155 top-rated tax preparation services nationwide; 10 of them in Paterson, NJ. Updated November 9, 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).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1OG Multiservices LLC logoOG Multiservices LLCPaterson, NJA 99How 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.AAAAA–4.99—
2MANTILLA TAX LLC logoMANTILLA TAX LLCPaterson, NJA 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%94+55.2Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts 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–4.92—
3URENA TAX logoURENA TAXPaterson, NJA 92How 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 64%97+61.6Reliability 28%96+27.1Replies to reviews 8%44+3.6Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––AC4.97—
4Alba CPA & Associates logoAlba CPA & AssociatesPaterson, NJA 88How 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%80+5.7Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAAA4.90—
5Jackson Hewitt Tax Service logoJackson Hewitt Tax ServicePaterson, NJA 88How 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%94+6.6Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAAA4.88—
6H&R Block logoH&R BlockPaterson, NJA 87How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%80+11.3Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.84—
7Alpine Services logoAlpine ServicesPaterson, NJA 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%88+48Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%63+4.5Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAB4.86—
8BSM Accounting Services - Expert Tax, Bookkeeping & Advisory Services logoBSM Accounting Services - Expert Tax, Bookkeeping & Advisory ServicesPaterson, NJA 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 64%86+54.6Reliability 28%78+22Replies to reviews 8%94+7.7Experts Score= 84Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AB––AA4.91—
9Liberty Tax logoLiberty TaxPaterson, NJA 81How 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.ABAAAB4.86—
10Dynamic Tax & Accounting logoDynamic Tax & AccountingPaterson, NJB 74How 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%93+22.5Value 14%15+2.1Replies to reviews 7%31+2.2Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–FAD4.87—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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”.

Tax Preparation Services in Paterson, NJ at a glance

How the 10 tax preparation services we rated in Paterson, NJ compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A990%
  • Grade B110%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up550%
  • 4.80–4.89★550%
  • 4.60–4.79★00%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality1,15924%
  • Professionalism1,56632%
  • Responsiveness1,13724%
  • Punctuality00%
  • Value96520%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price1,07054%
  • Reasonable80541%
  • Overpriced653%
  • Not sure412%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

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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 Paterson, NJ average 4.9★ on Google across 1,497 reviews. URENA TAX has the top rating (5.0★). Updated November 8, 2026.

10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,497 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.

URENA TAX logo
#1

URENA TAX

5.0 ★★★★★ · 509 Google reviews
Bookkeeping service · 8 Clark St, Paterson, NJ 07505

“Excellente servicio al cliente mi mejor experiencia hasta el momento. El señor Manuel y sus compañeros son muy atentos y te ayudan a entender todo sobre tus taxes y te hablan claro desde el principio. Recomendado al…” — Google review

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#2

OG Multiservices LLC

5.0 ★★★★★ · 277 Google reviews
Translation service · 145 Presidential Blvd Apt 2, Paterson, NJ 07522

“Sumamente agradecido por la entrega y forma clara de ensenar, estaré al pendiente de próximas capacitaciones, para seguir formándome con ustedes.” — Google review

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#3

Alba CPA & Associates

4.9 ★★★★★ · 153 Google reviews
Certified public accountant · 12-45 River Rd, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

“The best company for taxes and others and the best customer service so far since 2016 I’m working with them is surprised to be Albanian and to have all the Patient with us Albanian😂😂 Highly recommended” — Google review

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#4

Liberty Tax

4.9 ★★★★★ · 112 Google reviews
Tax preparation · 107 Broadway, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

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

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BSM Accounting Services - Expert Tax, Bookkeeping & Advisory Services logo
#5

BSM Accounting Services - Expert Tax, Bookkeeping & Advisory Services

4.9 ★★★★★ · 92 Google reviews
Accounting firm · 204 Lakeview Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011

“I’ve used BSM for several years to handle my tax returns which are fairly complex. I’ve been very impressed with their professionalism, responsiveness, strong attention to detail. Would highly recommend them for any…” — Google review

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#6

Alpine Services

4.9 ★★★★★ · 88 Google reviews
Tax preparation service · 164 Vreeland Ave, Paterson, NJ 07504

“Muy buen trabajo y excelente servicio, recomendado 💯 por 💯 ya tengo mi residencia Gracias a Dios y alpine services, Gracias!!! 🙏🏼” — Google review

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MANTILLA TAX LLC logo
#7

MANTILLA TAX LLC

4.9 ★★★★★ · 79 Google reviews
Tax preparation service · 29 Church St, Haledon, NJ 07508

“Puedo recomendar a todas las personas que necesiten de los servicios que ofrecen Mantilla Tax LL con personal capacido para resolver cualquier necesidad que tengas, un servicio al cliente increíble , yo feliz de ser…” — Google review

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#8

Dynamic Tax & Accounting

4.9 ★★★★★ · 63 Google reviews
Accounting firm · 63 Union Blvd, Totowa, NJ 07512

“I had an excellent experience with Dynamic Tax & Accounting, Totowa, NJ. They demonstrated a high level of professionalism, taking the time to thoroughly review all details and ensure complete accuracy. I highly…” — Google review

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#9

H&R Block

4.8 ★★★★★ · 81 Google reviews
Tax preparation service · 395 Union Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502

“Josephine was the best , very patient she showed me nothing but respect for my time even though I should have shown more for hers, she did her best to get me the best in return and I’m super greatful to have her as…” — Google review

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#10

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

4.9 ★★★★★ · 43 Google reviews
Tax preparation · 111 Main St 2nd Floor, Paterson, NJ 07505

“My wife and I were totally satisfied with Oscar. This would have been our FOURTH tax preparer in 7 years and more than likely be our last. Oscar took the time to explain our options in addition went the extra mile…” — Google review

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How we pick tax preparation services in Paterson

We scan Google Maps for tax preparation service listings in and around Paterson, 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 Paterson?

URENA TAX has the highest Google rating on our Paterson list: 5.0 out of 5 from 509 reviews (as of November 8, 2026).

Which tax preparation service in Paterson has the most reviews?

URENA TAX has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 509, with a 5.0★ average.

How are these tax preparation services chosen?

Only open Paterson-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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