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5 Best Tax Services in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Tax season in New York does not forgive a bad pick. The tax services below have logged more than 670 Google reviews between them, and every single one holds at least a 4.7, so the real work is matching the firm to your filing, not hunting for a name you can trust.

Short answer: The strongest all-round pick is Professional Bookkeeping Service - Probooks NY (a perfect 5.0 across 140 reviews), closely followed by OnPoint Business Tax & Accounting (5.0, 116 reviews) and CHAN & COMPANY LLC (4.9, 185 reviews, the most-reviewed CPA firm here). Expect a personal return to run a modest flat fee, while business and multi-state filings cost considerably more depending on complexity.
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How New York's Top Tax Firms Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 CHAN & COMPANY LLC 4.9 ★ 185 CPA firm / bilingual service View ›
2 Professional Bookkeeping Service - Probooks NY 5.0 ★ 140 Bookkeeping-first, small business View ›
3 OnPoint Business Tax & Accounting 5.0 ★ 116 Small business tax planning View ›
4 H&R Block 4.7 ★ 139 Walk-in, national brand View ›
5 TurboTax - SoHo, New York 4.9 ★ 92 In-person expert help, SoHo View ›
5 Best Tax Services in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

CHAN & COMPANY LLC logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

CHAN & COMPANY LLC

4.9185 Google reviews

CHAN & COMPANY LLC is a Certified Public Accountant firm with offices in Manhattan and Flushing, serving New York's business community since well before this data was pulled. It covers the full range of tax work, corporate, partnership, multi-state and individual filings, plus bookkeeping, incorporation, financial statements and payroll. The firm serves clients in food service, retail, real estate, construction and manufacturing, and staff work in both Mandarin and English.

What people praise

  • Handles corporate, partnership and individual returns under one roof
  • Multilingual staff (Mandarin and English)
  • Clients report reasonable pricing for the depth of service
  • Long-tenured relationships, one reviewer has used them for 13 years

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer described a tense conversation about how to manage their books
  • Best suited to business clients with ongoing needs, not just a single simple return
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume185 · 98th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed CPA firm on this list and a strong fit if you want one firm handling both bookkeeping and taxes long-term. Its bilingual service is a genuine differentiator for New York's diverse small business owners.

Website+1212-566-0560 Directions

11 E Broadway 6th floor, New York, NY 10038

Professional Bookkeeping Service - Probooks NY logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Professional Bookkeeping Service - Probooks NY

5.0140 Google reviews

Professional Bookkeeping Service, doing business as Probooks NY, is a Financial District firm offering bookkeeping, accounting, business consulting and payroll alongside tax preparation. Reviewers consistently name William Lee, who has built two-decade relationships with some clients, as the point of contact who manages both the numbers and the bigger financial picture for small business owners.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 140 reviews
  • Same lead contact across years, several reviewers cite decade-plus relationships
  • Reviewers call pricing reasonable compared to other firms
  • Proactive: several mention catching recurring charges or savings opportunities
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume140 · 93th
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated name on this page and the pick for a small business owner who wants a long-term bookkeeping and tax partner rather than a once-a-year filing.

Website+1646-560-3231ext.700 Directions

222 Broadway Fl 19 STE 1907A, New York, NY 10038

OnPoint Business Tax & Accounting logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

OnPoint Business Tax & Accounting

5.0116 Google reviews

OnPoint Business Tax & Accounting, based near City Hall, focuses on business tax preparation, accounting and planning for small business owners and entrepreneurs, including law firms, medical practices, restaurants, e-commerce and startups. The firm also handles tax problem resolution, including audits, delinquent filings and liens, and keeps Sunday hours for clients who cannot get away during the week.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 116 reviews
  • Reviewers repeatedly praise patience explaining tax concepts to first-time business owners
  • Handles tax problems (audits, unfiled returns, liens), not just annual filing
  • Open Sundays, a rare fit for busy owners

Worth knowing

  • Reviews skew toward small business clients rather than individual filers
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume116 · 83th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A tied-for-top rating and a genuine specialty in guiding small business owners who are new to this. Worth a call if you are past due on filings or facing an audit, not just filing on time.

Website+1212-920-1184 Directions

100 Church St #800, New York, NY 10007

H&R Block logo
#4🕑 Open 3 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

H&R Block

4.7139 Google reviews

H&R Block's Fulton Street office is a branch of the national tax preparation chain, offering in-person filing with a rotating roster of tax professionals. It keeps limited but scheduled hours, Monday afternoons, Wednesday mornings and Saturday, and reviewers consistently name individual preparers, Ryan, Raquel, Laura and others, as the reason they keep coming back each season.

What people praise

  • National brand with standardized processes and online account access
  • Reviewers call pricing reasonable for a straightforward return
  • Multiple reviewers return to the same preparer year after year
  • Convenient walk-in office in the Financial District

Worth knowing

  • Limited weekly hours compared to the other firms on this list
  • Which preparer you get can shape the experience more than the brand itself
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume139 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable, familiar option for a straightforward personal return, especially if you already have a preparer you trust there. Ask for the same person each year if your last visit went well.

Website+1212-227-7745 Directions

102 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038

TurboTax - SoHo, New York logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

TurboTax - SoHo, New York

4.992 Google reviews

TurboTax's SoHo office is Intuit's flagship in-person location, pairing the familiar TurboTax software with live tax experts for anyone who wants a human to sit across from rather than filing solo online. The office handles late filings, IRS notices and prior-year returns in addition to current-year preparation, and offers a free consult before you commit.

What people praise

  • 4.9 rating across 92 reviews
  • Reviewers repeatedly praise specific staff for patience and clear explanations
  • Handles IRS notices and prior-year catch-up filings, not just this year's return
  • Free consult before booking a paid filing

Worth knowing

  • Newest name here by review volume, so the track record is thinner than the others
  • Best suited to individual filers rather than complex business returns
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume92 · 73th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong option if you want the TurboTax brand you already know paired with a real person in the room. Good for individual filers, including those with a late or complicated notice to sort out.

Website+1646-452-3096 Directions

463 Broadway, New York, NY 10013

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the firm’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many clients have rated them, ranked against other New York tax services. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of reviews carries more weight than a perfect score from a dozen. Recency reflects how recently clients are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much do tax services cost in New York? (2026)

Pricing for tax preparation varies widely by filing complexity, whether you are an individual or a business, and how many states are involved. None of the firms above publish a fixed public rate card, so get a quote before committing.

Serving all of New York

These firms sit across Manhattan, from the Financial District and City Hall area to SoHo and the Lower East Side, with at least one also running a Flushing office in Queens. Searching for tax help near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can reach the closest option before the deadline.

What to ask before you hire a tax service

  • Are you a CPA, EA, or another credential, and are you available year-round if the IRS follows up?
  • Do you charge a flat fee or by the form, and what does that include?
  • Have you handled returns like mine before (multi-state, self-employed, small business)?
  • Can you represent me if the IRS audits or contacts me later?
  • Will I work with the same preparer next year?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these tax services?

We started from tax services in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do I need a CPA or can any tax preparer file my return?

For a straightforward personal return, a qualified preparer is often enough. For business filings, multi-state issues, or an audit, a CPA or enrolled agent with that specific experience is worth the extra cost.

What should I bring to a tax appointment in New York?

Prior-year returns, W-2s or 1099s, records of deductible expenses, and any IRS correspondence. Ask your chosen firm for their specific checklist when you book.

The bottom line

Probooks NY and OnPoint both hold perfect ratings and are the safest defaults for small business owners who want an ongoing relationship, while CHAN & COMPANY brings the deepest bench for bilingual and multi-entity filings. Book early. Every firm here fills up fast as the deadline approaches.

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