Top Tax HQ

18,048 firms · 32 states · updated November 2026

Find a tax pro you can trust.

Compare accountants, CPA firms, enrolled agents, tax preparers and bookkeepers near you, ranked by 583,748 Google reviews. Then check their credentials before you hand over a single W-2.

Popular: Houston Dallas Portland El Paso Fort Worth Seattle

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1Firms listed
18,048
2Cities
2,260
3States
32
4Google reviews
583,748
5Avg. rating
4.8★
Part 1

Top-rated across the country

The 12 highest-rated independent firms in the US right now (no national chain offices), one per state, each with 20 or more Google reviews. Tap one to see it on its city page.

#11 Stop Income Tax and Insurance★★★★★ 5.0 (1,658)Accountant · Houston, TX#2TaxFam★★★★★ 5.0 (1,218)Tax preparer · Oakland Park, FL#3Latinos Multiservices Delaware★★★★★ 5.0 (792)Tax preparer · Georgetown, DE#4Monroe Financial : Sergio Reyes★★★★★ 5.0 (763)Tax preparer · Monroe, WA#5Franklin Accounting & Tax LLC★★★★★ 5.0 (670)Accountant · Norcross, GA#6Brothers Tax Service & Resolution★★★★★ 5.0 (536)Tax preparer · Redlands, CA#7jw accounting★★★★★ 5.0 (518)Accountant · Queens, NY#8Paramount Tax & Accounting CPAs of Lehi★★★★★ 5.0 (452)CPA firm · Lehi, UT#9Security Finance★★★★★ 5.0 (430)Tax preparer · Demopolis, AL#10Bob Browder, MBA, CPA★★★★★ 5.0 (315)CPA firm · Bartlett, TN#11Griffith Tax Advisors★★★★★ 5.0 (314)Tax preparer · Southaven, MS#12Robyn Radway | Integrity Tax & Business Solutions LLC★★★★★ 5.0 (270)Accountant · Tempe, AZ

How we rank: Google ratings weighted by number of reviews, so a single 5-star review can't beat hundreds of happy clients. Read the method.

Part 2

Pick your state

Each square is a state; darker means more firms listed. Tap one to see its top-rated firms and every city we cover.

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See every state and city →

Part 3

Browse by type of tax pro

A W-2 return, a business with messy books and an IRS collection letter need different people. Compare what each can legally do →

CPA firms

2,783 listed

State-licensed CPAs. Full IRS representation, plus the only firms that can sign audits and reviews.

Most in Houston, Austin, San Antonio

Accountants

4,791 listed

Accountants and accounting firms for books, business returns and year-round advice.

Most in Houston, Portland, Austin

Tax preparers

9,139 listed

Tax preparation offices, enrolled agents and tax consultants, from storefronts to year-round practices.

Most in Houston, Dallas, El Paso

Bookkeepers

875 listed

Monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations and payroll for small businesses.

Most in Portland, Seattle, Bend

Tax & estate attorneys

100 listed

Lawyers for tax disputes, tax court, estates and trusts.

Most in Seattle, Tacoma, Eugene

Financial advisors

360 listed

Financial planners and advisors for retirement, investing and big money decisions.

Most in Seattle, Portland, Houston

Part 4

Cities with the most tax pros

Houston, TX615firms · 4.8★ avg.Dallas, TX338firms · 4.8★ avg.Portland, OR249firms · 4.5★ avg.El Paso, TX212firms · 4.7★ avg.Fort Worth, TX211firms · 4.8★ avg.Seattle, WA187firms · 4.5★ avg.San Antonio, TX170firms · 4.8★ avg.Austin, TX150firms · 4.7★ avg.
Part 5

How to choose a tax pro

Five checks that take ten minutes. Want the full list, plus every document to bring? Open the printable checklist →

  1. 01

    Match the pro to the problem

    A simple W-2 return, a business with messy books and an IRS collection notice need three different kinds of help.

  2. 02

    Check the credential

    Look up CPAs on CPAverify.org and enrolled agents in the IRS preparer directory. Every paid preparer needs a PTIN.

  3. 03

    Get the fee up front

    Ask for a flat quote or an hourly estimate before you hand anything over. Never a cut of your refund.

  4. 04

    Read the reviews, then the dates

    A 4.8 from 300 clients says more than a 5.0 from three. Look for replies to complaints.

  5. 05

    Make sure they'll pick up in June

    Seasonal shops close after April. If the IRS writes back, you want someone who answers.

Calendar

Key federal tax deadlines

  1. Mid-January · Jan 15, or the next business day

    Fourth-quarter estimated tax payment for the year that just ended.

  2. End of January · Jan 31, or the next business day

    Employers send W-2s. Businesses send most 1099-NEC forms to contractors.

  3. Mid-March · Mar 15, or the next business day

    Partnership (Form 1065) and S corporation (Form 1120-S) returns for calendar-year businesses.

  4. Mid-April · April 15, or the next business day

    Individual returns (Form 1040) and C corporation returns. First-quarter estimated payment. Last day to file for a six-month extension and to make prior-year IRA and HSA contributions.

  5. Mid-June · June 15, or the next business day

    Second-quarter estimated payment. Automatic filing date for U.S. citizens living abroad.

  6. Mid-September · Sept 15, or the next business day

    Third-quarter estimated payment. Extended partnership and S corporation returns.

  7. Mid-October · Oct 15, or the next business day

    Extended individual and C corporation returns.

An extension gives you more time to file, not more time to pay: interest runs on any tax still owed after mid-April. Dates that fall on a weekend or federal holiday move to the next business day, IRS disaster relief can push them later for affected counties, and state deadlines can differ. IRS disaster relief by county.

FAQ

Common questions

Who are the best-rated accountants and tax preparers in the US?

Weighing Google ratings by review count (20 or more reviews each, one per state, chains excluded), the top-rated independent firms right now are 1 Stop Income Tax and Insurance in Houston, TX (5.0 stars, 1,658 reviews); TaxFam in Oakland Park, FL (5.0 stars, 1,218 reviews); Latinos Multiservices Delaware in Georgetown, DE (5.0 stars, 792 reviews); Monroe Financial : Sergio Reyes in Monroe, WA (5.0 stars, 763 reviews); Franklin Accounting & Tax LLC in Norcross, GA (5.0 stars, 670 reviews). Every state and city page has its own top picks.

How many firms does Top Tax HQ list?

18,048 firms in 2,260 cities across 32 states: 2,783 CPA firms, 4,791 accountants, 9,139 tax preparers, 875 bookkeepers, 100 tax & estate attorneys, 360 financial advisors. Texas has the most (3,981), followed by Florida (3,334) and Washington (2,146).

What's the difference between a CPA, an enrolled agent and a tax preparer?

A CPA is licensed by a state board and can do audits as well as taxes. An enrolled agent is licensed by the IRS and specializes in tax. Both, along with tax attorneys, can represent you before the IRS on any matter. Other paid preparers only need an IRS PTIN and have limited or no representation rights.

When is the federal tax deadline?

Individual returns are due in mid-April: April 15, or the next business day when it falls on a weekend or holiday. A six-month extension moves the filing deadline to mid-October, but any tax owed is still due in April.

How do you rank firms?

We start from each firm's public Google rating and pull ratings with only a few reviews toward a typical score, so a single five-star review can't outrank hundreds of happy clients. Small bonuses go to firms that list a website, phone, photo and hours. Temporarily closed firms drop to the bottom. Featured profiles are pinned and labeled; they are not part of the ranking.

How do I update or remove my firm's listing?

Use the contact form and choose Update, Remove or Report closed. We make every change by hand, usually within a few business days.