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About Liberty Tax Service

Founded in 1997, Liberty Tax Service offers tax preparation services for individuals and small businesses. It has over 2,000 locations and over 12,000 tax professionals across the U.S. It offers in-person, online and remote tax preparation, as well as free tax consultations. Its offices are open year-round for additional help outside tax season.

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  • Spanish-language services available
  • Free consultations
  • In-branch, online and remote services
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  • No free basic tax filing option

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    Reviewed March 14, 2016

    I was charged 490.00 dollars to get back 680.00. Had to go back 3 times on the same day because the girl there kept making mistakes. It took her and myself with time almost 5 hours to get my tax paperwork correct. I was told that they were not giving the 50.00 dollar card away anymore, but the commercial on T.V. kept saying to come in for a 50.00 dollar gift card. I will never ever go back again. NEVER! Bad experience, too much time consuming and the lack of experience sucks. I will not recommend anyone to this place, if anything whenever I hear someone is going to go to Liberty Tax I tell them not to and explain what happened to me. Ripoff, scam and utter thieves.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2016

    My daughter decided to give Liberty Tax a try. She went to the Palmdale Blvd location here in California. She was told that someone had used her name fraudulently and that the long form would have to be filed with the IRS. She waited the 6 weeks like they told her to. My husband went into the place with her and someone told her that it wouldn't be extra for them to file. They had already taken more than half of her check in fees. Today she called to see if her check had arrived (it did). They told her that in order to get $180.00 she would have to give them $380.00 in fees. WTH??? We will be reporting them to the franchise tax board and to the BBB.

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    Reviewed March 8, 2016

    I filed my taxes with Liberty Tax on Jan. 23rd! It is now March 8th. No refund!!! I hate that I was suckered into the $50! The location I went to was extremely unprofessional! She was talking about obtaining a different job at a prison so she could find her a 'husband"! I felt unsettled being that my important information is housed at her job location! She then got irate, I next called the local police department on her **!! I will never file with Liberty Tax again!! ** them!!

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    Reviewed March 7, 2016

    It took almost 3 hours for the lady to do my husband and myself taxes. She kept getting information wrong. We had to explain over and over again the same questions. She messed our paperwork, charged us $488 and we never received the 750 advance.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2016

    Went in here twice! Should have TRUSTED MY GUT! I asked how much they would charge me to help me make sure my taxes were accurate and the woman told me they don't quote fees until they input your information and offered me a 50$ gift card. I told her I was a single mom and needed to stay within my budget (which I gave her) and I pretty much already knew where I stood and my budget. I didn't have all needed documents and she tried to still get me to file and do numbers and told me to GUESSTIMATE!! They are SERIOUSLY INCOMPETENT and DON'T KNOW what they are doing! They tried to SCAM me on fees after I told her my budget and LIED as well as telling me to "Estimate" amounts!! They tried to KEEP my documents and copied them!! I had to get seriously FIRM with them to get my documents back! NEVER GO HERE! They ARE NOT CPA or TAX Pros!! SCAMMERS AND Liars!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2016

    Fine line between unscrupulous and fraudulent practices. Trust your instincts if you are concerned. I am ashamed I did not research them like you. I've done simple returns but now they are becoming very complex. I paid $4000 in taxes for 2013. I questioned my thoroughness. I decided to go to Liberty for 2014 returns and also a review of 2012 and 2013. I was told not to redo past returns because it would trigger an audit. I realize now that she had no idea how to do an itemized return. When I picked it up I began questioning what she had done. I was there 4 hours, late into the night.

    She screwed it up so bad I ended up with letters from the IRS for several months and finally received my refund at the end of August. I am ashamed I did not inquire about the fee. I was charged $800+. What?? I questioned the fee. She shrugged her shoulders and casually said she would cut it in half. I then realized I was being taken. It's a sleazy retail scheme. Quote a really high price, and then lower so the customer thinks they got a bargain. Next day I was in the ER because my family thought I was having a heart attack. After many tests they concluded it was a panic attack. High stress is not uncommon in my business but this has never happened. DO NOT ignore the reviews.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2016

    My dad and me decided to try Liberty Tax service and the one lady there took 2 hr 45 minutes to do a tax filing for my dad who is retired and only gets a pension and has a small mutual fund gain. The lady had to call someone about 4 times at least (I lost count) to get help to fill out his form and she charged $383. Outrageous, incompetence and ripoff. Never use them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2016

    I went to liberty tax on feb. 31, 2016 to file my taxes. Let me just say People Be Aware. Don't ever go there. I was charge $600 to file. Which I ask them how much it cost. They lied and said $25, which is the bank they use fee. Then I was promise $50. Every excuse in the world. 'Oh the guy not here. Come back in a few minutes.' I waited. Came back 30mins. 'Oh he still not here.' They lie about everything. Let me add. The person who did my taxes. Didn't put me as head of household. So they had to do them again. I freakin hate liberty tax. Don't ever go there.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    This is the third year having Liberty Tax in Waxahachie, TX to do my taxes. I had prepared Excel spreadsheets on all of my expenses in category for each expenses... The tax consultant never ran figures to check my accuracy or if each item was taxable. He just plugged in the numbers I had provided. After completion, he advised me that I get a refund, but owed Liberty Tax $502 filing fee. When I asked about the fee, he said that last year when I paid $50 that that was a promotional fee. He said that he had no control over the fee that is charged. Now keep in mind, I had done Excel Spreadsheets and he ONLY PLUGGED in the numbers provided. Also, he questioned an income amount for a bank from 2014 taxes and I advised him that that was not income but interest. They had to amend the 2014 taxes and I receive a refund.

    I had to wait for the amendment and it took me three trips to the office to pick up paperwork to mail after I had been told the amendment would be done the next day and I could pick up. This was on a Saturday and finally got paperwork on the following Tuesday. While in office the owner of the company was there and was asked for assistance from the lady trying to print the 2014 tax forms. He had also the same problem she was having. I waited for a long period of time and told the owner I would come back after running some errands.

    I waited and went back on Wednesday morning and was told that the person who filed my taxes would not be in until 3:00 pm that afternoon and I would have to come back. I went back on Thursday and was finally able to pick up tax papers. I had spoken to the owner regarding the $502 and advised him that I felt the fee was outrageous and that I could understand if I was filing a business tax return. He apologized and said that he would do my 2016 tax return for free. Now what is wrong with this picture? I will never use Liberty Tax again and advise anyone else to think twice before using this Tax Service.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Liberty Tax charged me $659-$150 (manager discount). I asked why the excessive fee, he said he used different schedule forms. I was in shocked and I told him that 2014 was less forms used and I was charged way less then. Never ever deal with them next year....

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    Let me start off by saying I only went to them because of the $750 EZ loan they were offering and let me tell you it's complete crap and a lie! I visit my local office at 6940 Lee Hwy suite 103 Chattanooga TN. I sat down with them and explained my situation on why I was using them this year as opposed to doing it myself like every other year! After I was through I asked what the criteria was for the advance and was told that they don't even know but I should be approved with no problems due to the amount of my refund. So like an idiot I went through with it. After they were done inputting all of my information which included 1 w2 I was informed that I would be charged $422.00 for preparation fee. Why in the hell did 1 w2 cost me that much to be filled.

    Well after she told me that, I again asked about the loan criteria because I really needed the money ASAP, in which again I was told they don't even know and again I was told I should have no issue! Well about 24 hours later I received an e-mail saying that I was declined. So I was robbed out of $422.00 dollars only be told I was declined for the initial reason I went there in the first place. Well after receiving my actual return I received an additional w2 that I had totally forgotten about. So the day I picked my return up I took the w2 with me and asked them what I needed to do about it. She then explained that we would have to file an amended return in order for the new w2 to be filled!

    I asked how much that was going to cost to do thinking it wouldn't be a lot considering the initial $422.00 fee I had already paid these crooks. Well I was wrong. I was told that it was an additional $180.00 preparation fee. So I asked could I file it and have the fee taken out of the return from that w2. Basically I was laughed at and informed that the $180.00 fee is an out of pocket fee in which I would have to pay before the amended return could be processed!! So when all is said and done I was denied for an EZ loan that apparently NO ONE was able to get, robbed out of $422.00 dollars, and now about to be taken for an additional $180.00. The total coming to $702.00 for them to prepare a total of 2 w2 forms.

    I will never,ever, ever be using these crooks again and I pray and hope to god that someone figures out a way to expose and sue the hell out of y'all!! Shame on you as a BUSINESS to prey on people who work hard all year and try to get an advance on their taxes a little early to help with whatever they need it for! Also how in the hell as a Business do you offer an EZ advance loan and don't even know what the criteria is?? I'm sorry but that in itself is complete and total **. I hope that my review will reach people before they end up making the same mistake I did!

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    I went to the Clemmons NC office and a woman named Kathleen did my taxes. I have 5 children. She needed all of their social security cards. We just recently moved and I explained they were in a box in a storage unit. I had prior years returns with all the children's numbers listed so they are definitely legit! She said they needed the physical card. Ok. I called the SS office and was informed the only way to get a SS card was to bring current official school transcripts. Ok, another trip. Finally after me driving around town for 2 days I was able to be issued new SS cards for the kids.

    My refund was just over $5,000 so I didn't understand why I would be receiving so much less. Kathleen said tax prep fees. I said "Well, how much are those?" I was thinking $200 MAX. She said $642.00!!! What!?! That is ridiculous. I felt so taken advantage of. I asked why they were so much. I had a simple return. Was that just their flat fee? She said it was because I had "so many forms". But I didn't, I just had a page for each child and the only thing it said was their name and SS number!! I felt like someone had just robbed me! I worked hard for my money and they did nothing to deserve $642! I should have just done it myself online for free. I feel like a donkey.

    Kathleen asked me if I wanted the $750 "advance" from my own tax refund. I had not heard of this and this was not the reason I went to Liberty. Liberty tax was about a 2 min drive from my home. So by default I went with them. Kathleen explained that I would just have to pay a $44.95 advance fee to receive that $750 the following morning. It sounded good, I figured I would just pay that week's bills with the advance. When I got home a few hours later I had an email saying my application had been denied. I didn't know I was applying for anything or that it could even be denied. She told me my check would be waiting the next morning!

    I called to inquire and was transferred to the manager Lynn. I wanted to make sure I would be credited back my $44.95 since I wasn't approved. She told me that the $44.95 has nothing to do with the advance and that fee goes straight to Regions bank so they can deposit my refund into my checking account. Why would they charge me almost fifty dollars when the IRS is direct depositing my refund into my personal account? So Lynn said she would speak with the owner because of the miscommunication to see if they could do anything. Guess what... she never called me back.

    The next day I went on the IRS "where's my refund" page. It said my return had been received and was being processed. A few days later I looked again and it no longer said that. I was concerned and called Liberty. I spoke with Shayla or Shana. I couldn't really understand her. She verified that it wasn't coming up and that was strange. She said she had to let Lynn the manager know and Lynn would be calling me back. That was last week! Still no call from Lynn and the IRS page has no information for me! I paid $642 for this?! I still have not received my refund! Don't go to Liberty Tax!!! It's a ridiculous scam. They prey on us.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2016

    I filed for 2014 and had questions since I spent half of the year living in NY and half living in Boston and they were so unclear about what I needed. They didn't explain anything they were doing and would not answer any questions they just typed types away, wouldn't tell me how much it would cost until the last minute. Finally, they asked for additional paperwork regarding my Boston filing as well as the fee which I recall being over $200. I didn't have either so I told them I would have to cancel and the insisted that we put it on hold until I can come back another day.

    I find out a week later that THEY WENT AHEAD AND FILED THE TAXES WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. They deducted the fee from my taxes which I thought they didn't do... And because they didn't have the paperwork they asked for, I got audited, my return was way less than I was owed and instead of getting three separate checks I received two and the third check just disappeared and I have yet to be told as to why. Seriously this place is an absolute joke. They need to be shut down.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2016

    Having a question about the tax returns last year, a chat was started. The response was quick but the employee did not answer the question fully then suddenly leaves the chat. This employee did not wait for a response at all, which was quite rude as the response given did not solve the question or even help relieve a tiny bit of the issue. On the other hand, starting another chat with a different employee showed that the chats could be helpful and not just a waste of effort. The site overall is not very good, as it signs out the user when going to the home page. This is not appreciated.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    Went to Liberty Tax Service in new Albany Indiana on jan 28 2016 to have them to do my taxes and that was a mistake. They told me on the phone that they charge 250 to do my taxes. So I went there and the manager is the one that did my taxes. She didn't explain anything what she was doing. When she got done with my federal she told me what I was getting back then she did my state. When she was done she said how much the fees are $400 and I told her they said 250 and she pretty much told me that I was lying to her because she was the only one that was in the office that day. Paid it and I waited 4 days and check the fed and it was at the IRS. And then I called the state and it said that they haven't resent it. So I called the state, they said it was rejected.

    I don't know how long its been at Liberty. I go back and the manager didn't put in where I have paid rent all year. The bad thing is they didn't send my tax paper to fed or state till the January 30th. They said they was sending them as we was sitting there. I will never go back to Liberty again. I wouldn't go back there if they was the only place to do taxes. I would just not file then and just go to jail - that's how bad they are.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    Liberty Tax Service allowed and encouraged my son's father to file taxes on 1200 dollars worth of made up freelance work with no receipts or proof of income whatsoever. He was able to claim our son as a qualifying dependent and also claim the EIC credit. He received 1***.00 dollars of fraudulent IRS money. I was supposed to receive 5***.00. Now I am forced to mail in my rejected tax papers with proof that I should have the claim on my son. I worked all of last year and supported my son fully with a W2 to prove it. I am head of household. His father did nothing but sit on his couch and drink beer. How is it even possible to file taxes on fake work? I wonder what these frauds would do if the IRS were to find out the unfair and illegal stunts they pull...

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    I have used Liberty Tax with no issues for the last few years. This year, I went in for the $750 "loan" that I had always gotten through them and was willing to pay a little more there to get the advancement than going to other places. I was told I would be getting the call within the next 24-48 hours to pick up the first check for the "loan" then would be called back within the next 2 weeks to pick up the rest of my refund as usual. I waited the 48 hours before calling to ask about the check and was then told it wasn't prepared that way and since the IRS had already accepted it, there was nothing they could do. I was highly upset as I would NEVER have paid $421 to file my taxes otherwise. I have 1 W-2, file head of household, 2 dependents and since I have used them for awhile, all my information was in the system, took the rep less than 30 min to complete.

    I waited until I had my tax return back before calling to complain to their corporate, I was told then that the filing fee was very excessive. They opened a case for me, with reference number, told me to wait 24 hours for the branch to respond and either the manager or the owner should be calling me to work something out due to the "satisfaction guarantee" they have.

    I called today after waiting the time frame required to be told that the case was closed due to the manager asking me to come into the store to "explain their fees". I have not heard from the manager since the day I called after filing and hung up on him then because I was tired of being told there was nothing he could do, so corporate is refusing to stand behind their guarantee as well and telling me to go the branch so they can explain why they charged me so much. I will be going to the store, but due to having the Satisfaction Guarantee, and I am not Satisfied at all, I think I should get all of my filing fees back and I'm sure I won't.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    Office at Peninsula Blvd in Hempstead, worse services ever... It took me over a month to get my refund and after all that they charge me $725 dollar cause they max out my refund, but they never tell me how much it was gonna cost me... Never again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2016

    Staten island Liberty Tax - Went there due to convenience of not having to pay prep fees upfront. Had to wait over one hour after they said it would only be a few minutes. Finally when I got in front of the guy could see he was in a hurry. Should him my last taxes utilizing itemize taxes. Last year got back $5000 plus. He did a 10 minute run and replied I was getting back $2000 fed and had to pay state! Handed back my w2 and said next... he did not have the time nor patience to itemize. Wanted a conveyor belt type. Never go there. Buyer beware.

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    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2016

    The local office staff is nice to deal with. But the main office and their JTH Financial will lie to you about any and everything. My tax check couldn't be deposited in my GF account and the funds were never touched and check sent back to them and now I have to wait another seven days from today before I get another check in my hand. Both companies say that the bank had to see the old check before they can make a check cause they think I'm going to cash the old check. But I don't have it and I don't have it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2016

    Liberty Tax in Jersey City NJ - The whole tax filing is fraudulent. First of all they are not organized at all! They are speaking very loud - everyone can hear everyone's business. The questions you have they can't even answer nor do they know the answer. The rate of my taxes was to be 6,**** after being denied for the 750.00 which I got over I received the card that was supposed to have the money deposited on NetSpend.... which charges you fifty cents every time you call to check because the young lady enter my email incorrectly so I couldn't check online. After speaking with the manager she could not fix it so that was my only way of checking..

    No one informed me that I would not have it sent on the card, it would be a check that I didn't request. I don't know what the fees for that or any service I was given. Bottom line a mess. We paid for services that was not rendered to us without a option and what is supposed to be EIC or RAL is that 21 days to three weeks $595.00 in cost? I ended up with a check for $4800.00 just confused. I want in on a CLASS ACTION SUIT.....

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2016

    Did not receive refund at all for the 2015 tax season. Liberty Tax Service is the worst company you have to deal with by doing your taxes with. I just people go somewhere else or hire a personal finance person to do your taxes, you better off. Liberty Tax put my information wrong. I never got my irs refund so far, I was supposed to get that on the 5th of February.

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2016

    I went into Liberty to have my taxes repaired. When asked what the cost would be agent could not give me an answer. Once finished I was charged $300. I applied for a loan and found out that JTH Financial is not a bank!!! Please read the reviews, and think twice before using this company.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2016

    I was low on gas and needed to get to work which is quite a far distance and needed gas money so I went to Liberty Tax January 21, 2016 to receive the $50.00. They promised my refund within 21 calendar days. Today is February 11, 2016 and I still haven't received any of my taxes. I had gotten approved for the $750.00 in which I received in a check to receive it faster, the next day at the local office. IRS had sent out my check yesterday and I called Liberty Tax to ask about my refund and they told me that I will be receiving a check. I requested direct deposit and was still charged for the bank transfer fee.

    I called again today and still no check. They claimed that it was IRS errors and shutdowns, yet, I have nine friends who filed last week with Turbo Tax and other tax agencies and received both their state and federals yesterday and today. Remind you the IRS shutdown was last Wednesday. There is no way it was IRS mistakes. These people not only slack on getting people their tax returns in time and keep their word, but also lack morals to accept responsibility for their own mistakes.

    I will definitely prevent anyone I know from ever doing business with Liberty Tax. I would rather them go to a foreign tax service agency than to deal with Liberty. There is no reason that one should wait more than 21 days for a refund they've worked all year round hard for. This place needs a lot of things to work on and integrity is one. This is false advertisement and straight rip offs and yet, I'm surprised no legal actions have been taken against them, especially after reading many of others reviews on here.

    It's sad. I should've just borrowed the gas money from a friend. I would've been better off and stuck to Turbo Tax. But, next year will have a better outcome. I hope all learned from our mistakes and those who never dealt with Liberty avoid them at all COSTS, literally. If I could've continued this review with no stars, trust there would be a potato. Although, the staff were friendly I still give them no stars because same as con artists they all come with smiles and never hold up to their words.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2016

    Hello - I went to file my returns on Feb. 1, 2016. I gave the preparer my W-2's and on she went typing away. Then after asking important questions regarding my medical expense, child care, Student Loan and Earned Income with 3 kids she then stood up and walked over to the Manager. He came to her desk where I was sitting and took over. The manager sat in front of the computer typing away and not explain what he is doing. So I asked him same question and he stated that I have maxed out therefore, my refund was totaling out to almost $8000. He then explained to me NOT TO WORRY and that I am in good hands. He also said that I will be receiving big money and not to worry.

    I asked him how much I had to pay to prepare my taxes and he completely avoided my question/s. I must of asked him the same questions 5-10 times. He then raised his voice and was speaking over me and told with so much anger on his face that it was too late to cancel because he put it through the system already and because he had to make changes with different Schedule Forms he had to calculate the cost. FINALLY, he told me it was going to cost me $651. I just about died!! I asked him "why is so much" and he told me because I maxed out and due to the added forms he had to include. (WHATEVER THAT MEANS). I then asked him to have it deposited into my checking acct.

    He told me it's fast if I had it sent to Liberty Tax office. Again, I told him to have it direct deposited. Not too sure what is happening to my taxes if it's even going to be deposited into my acct. Waited a day or 2 and come to find out my return was rejected. I raised hell in that office and asked why my return was rejected. Liberty Tax Computer Error. My kids info. inputted incorrectly. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE, UNSATISFIED WITH SERVICE. I have more to say but not enough room to share. "Any attorneys out there reading this please advise". I do not want any issues with the IRS. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2016

    DO NOT GET YOUR TAXES DONE HERE!! I went in they were super nice about waiting on you. The lady did my taxes and gave me the $50 cash. I asked about how much they charge, she avoided the issue. It was not until my $ hit the bank that I realized they charged me $250.00 to do my taxes!! That is a rip off! How can these people sleep at night taking advantage of people who need every dollar! I had a simple tax return and wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything by doing it on my own. This is what I get! I really hope that this company is put out of business!

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2016

    THIS IS MY FIRST YEAR FILING WITH THEM. They help you at first but after are complete **! All my paperwork was wrong, they don't look at what you write down and when you call to ask about something they are completely rude!!! Stay away.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2016

    I went and did my taxes, thought the company was a legitimate business. They charged me 317 dollars to do simple taxes, I usually go to my family's tax lawyer but he was out of the way. Last year he charged me 150 dollars and Liberty Tax Service charged me 317. I wished I asked how much they were going to charge me. Not only did they charge me an outrageous amount, it will take about 21 days to get my returns. My tax lawyer got my returns back in less than 2 weeks for 150 dollars. Do not conduct business with their company unless you like throwing away your money. I do not blame the lady who prepared my taxes. She was very kind, unfortunately, she has to work for such a terrible company.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2016

    This will be my second year having problems with Liberty Tax Services. Last year I filed my taxes with Liberty and had to have them amended because my tax preparer last year filed my tax return as if I owned my own business and charged me $700.00 to do it and I don't have a business at all. So when I called Liberty and talked to the man who had prepared my taxes, he said he would have to charge me an additional $75.00 for the proper paperwork to amend my tax return and he then tried to talk me out of filing an amendment saying that the IRS would audit my return.

    But at this point I wasn't trying to hear anything he had to say and I amended my tax return anyway and three weeks later I received the rest of my return in the mail. I now know that I made one of the worse decisions in the world by going back there again this year. Now they're under investigation and me as a hard working tax payer I need to know what steps to take to get myself out this mess.

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2016

    I went in to have my taxes done on my business and they wanted me to prove everything I spent and did. After they did all the work they told me I owed them 500.00 for doing them and I also owed the IRS 800.00. I said "take it out of my taxes" and the man said "that can't be done." I would need to pay that upfront or the IRS wasn't giving me my taxes. Now they had told me I couldn't get the 50.00 for coming in and now they got my taxes papers on hold and won't send them in till they're paid first. I asked for them back and they said I can't get them cause they need them for their records. My friend went in and he got the 50.00 but they charged him 399.00 for the taxes and told him they can't send his in. I say don't deal with these people cause they're running a scam seems like.

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2016

    I just filed my taxes with Liberty yesterday. The only reason I went was to take advantage of the supposed EZ 750 advance. As I suspected, I didn't qualify. The funny thing about it was that the rep could not tell me the requirements. My credit is good and my refund was over 5,000, so what could be the problem? It's a SCAM.

    I usually file my own taxes and pay about 70 bucks for state and federal combined. Liberty charged over $500!!! That advance is just a way to get you through the door so they can overcharge. The lady who helped me was nice and all, but I felt like she was asking too many questions for no reason. She even asked for a copy of my son and my insurance cards. Wtf!?! The experience was not good and I will never ever ever go back to Liberty. In my younger years, I used to go to H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt and paid about 300. I got raped in tax preparation fees unnecessarily. Don't go to Liberty!!! The only good thing was that I did get the 50 bucks they promised, but that's nothing compared to the money I spent for them to file. Smh.

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2016

    DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AT LIBERTY TAX. Here's my experience so far and this is my first and last year with them Ever!!! So I get in there and fill out the tablet for my information, was kind of skeptical about this place but I said "Why not? Extra cash on hand and let see what the estimate they come up with, hmmm". So he shows me the total, didn't break it down. He just told me after everything what I will get.

    So I said "Okay let's do it." We get to the end of everything I guess I'm just sitting there. Why he works the computer doesn't walk you through anything!!! So I'm ready to give him my paperwork for proof of socials, he assumed without asking me to go home and get 'em but I said "I have 'em with me." "Oh okay." He make copies, next I'm ready to hand him my bank info for direct deposit, he says "O we do paper checks," wth!!

    So I was def finding out why I never bothered coming to this place. I was not made aware this no DIRECT DEPOSIT. Suspicious now until the final end after he finalized everything. Last but not least they do not give you all the paperwork that YOU'RE SUPPOSE to get for your info... Fast forward I receive my check - wth again!!!

    I called the office "Let me pull your file and call you back." I waited and called them back. By this time Charlie who is their SUPPOSE TO BE MANAGER that definitely made me aware he works out of the Junction City KS branch calls me. I discuss why the amount is different than what's on my paperwork, he says "Well you should have this sheet showing your state and federal total," I say "I don't," he says "Well I can't see or have no way of knowing what paperwork you may have or don't. I can't just drive to you," "I didn't ask you to," "Well we can't keep going over the same thing about" - WHICH IS ABOUT MY MONEY... "Oh okay sure," recited his sarcasm back to him and hung the line... WARNING: Do not do business with Liberty Tax Service even if you're in a desperate situation. I will be reporting this business!!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2016

    I called Liberty Tax Service to see how much they would charge for a simple 2 form tax service. I was quoted 150.00. From the start when I showed up, did my taxes, was never given a break down of fees or prices. After she did my taxes handed me a envelope and said "Have nice day. Your refund is $ amount." Come to find out I was charged 495.00 on a 1200.00 tax return with. They straight out rob people. How can this be?

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2016

    Hi, my name is Aretha **. I filed my taxes at Liberty Tax in the Bronx. They did my taxes. When they did them I made 3000 and I was getting back 2525. After they took out the money for the 3000 then when I got my taxes back I got back 1600. Then they tell me that's what I made and they took the fee out of the 2525 for the tax preparer and then I called and they said that I only made the 2525 for the year and I have the paperwork on how much I made. I have 3 papers that have 3 amounts and the person that did them no longer work there at that site. Please don't ever file your taxes at Liberty Tax. They are ripoff.

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2016

    I will never use Liberty Tax again nor would I recommend them to anyone. They advertise that you could leave with $750.00 the same day you file your taxes to lure people in, all the while knowing that no one gets approved for that. Then they charged me $508.00 to file my taxes (which were a simple forms) without any explanation as to why the fees were so expensive. They charged extra money ($44.95) for direct deposit to their bank but I didn't not receive direct deposit. Terrible experience with them. NEVER AGAIN will I use them as a tax preparer.

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2016

    Today February 8 my son went to do his tax. Some friend took him to Liberty Tax and when he come back I'm ask him "how much they charge you?" and he said "they don't told me and they don't given any paperwork." So I went and I ask if he can cancel and they said no so I'm ask how much money he will received and they shows me the paper. He will receive 444 and they charge 282. I'm get so mad that I told the lady "how it possible that you going to get more than him. He will receive 195.00." Be very careful with this company. Ask before they do something how much they are going to charge.

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2016

    My daughter's boyfriend went to Liberty Tax service today. He is from Africa but has been in the U.S. for four years. He just wanted to see them about his refund. They took his W2's and kept them. He has a French accent. So they took advantage of him. He came home and showed me. I seen the charge of $900 and another $45.00. I told him to go back and get his W2s back. They told him NO. So I went back with him and told them to give them back. They took a photocopy and tried handing that to us. I became very firm. I really was prepared to call the police. I can't believe these places. I pay $60.00. And I have a longer tax form. If they try anything with his taxes we will go to the IRS. NOTHING BUT A RIP OFF. He speaks 5 languages and help train people to live the American way. If that is any indication. They should be ashamed. I was and it wasn't even my taxes.

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2016

    Well the moment I walked in to the office, I should have turned around. First off I asked upfront questions. 1. How much do will your cost??? A. Computer generated. Ok here is my w-2 s 4 of them... Numerous questions 42 min. later. My taxes are filed... 1,189.00. I was charged by liberty 398.00 for tax preparation. 44.50 consultation fees. My remaining fund was... Wtf. I ask for my paperwork back... They kept portions of all my forms explaining that they needed for their records... I noticed when I was walking into the camera is pointed right at my face so I remain calm picked up the few pieces of scrap of paper that I couldn't take and left the premises. That was my experience last night 2-6-2016.

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2016

    The Liberty Tax Services $750 Advance Loan is what is referred as a RAL or "refund anticipation loan". This service is offered through Liberty Tax franchises and backed by Republic Bank & Trust Company - Louisville Kentucky. Be aware that this loan has fees that are stated in the Easy Advance Application and Agreement and it was explained to me that in order for Liberty Tax Services to submit a Easy Advance application they must first submit the IRS fillings for approval.

    Once the IRS verification comes back then the Easy Advance application is submitted. If this process is accurate it would mean that Liberty Tax has already filed your taxes and the applicant is committed to fulfilling the Liberty Tax Service agreement. IRS taxes can't be filed and approved without signatures. In my case I went through the process as I was told and explained in little to no details regarding the actual process, at which time I was declined for the Advance Loan yet still charged service fees.

    Suggestions:(1) research the company, (2) be prepared with all required documents, (3) have them provide you with a writing signed estimate of services based on documents you provided, (4) never sign any agreements until they have confirmed with you that you understand and have read documents completely. (5) Lastly; your tax service specialist should be thorough, transparent and personable. (Final Thoughts) The Franchisor is responsible for overseeing the franchisee and making sure that they all follow a specific protocol. Read the %100 satisfaction guaranteed on the corporate website at libertytax.com and remember a consumer complaint can be filed with the states attorney general office.

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2016

    My husband and I went into Liberty Tax to file taxes. Usually I would file with H&R Block online but we are newly married so we decided to have them filed. Also they had the 750.00 advance promotion going on. The rep that was assisting us and told us that the amount that we were getting back would be sufficient enough to qualify us for the loan. Of course we were desperate and we needed to pay rent. We went forward with the process and then found out that we had to pay 422 to file. That's over 10% of our refund. Got the call a day later the next day that we were declined for the 750.00 and still got ripped off out of 422.00 and still don't know why we were declined. Will never use Liberty again!!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2016

    So now I filed on Jan 20. And was told that anywhere from 7 to 21 days I should get my return back. It's been 3 weeks and no news - not even the agency called. They get upset and say no checks are here without asking for any info. The price they charged ridiculous. Never again. Good bye.

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    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2016

    I have been a consumer for 8 years of Liberty. This year my fees double totaling to 916.00 in fees with no explanation or plan to adjust the fees. I will not be filing with this company ever again nor will I recommend anyone use a service that would want to charge you nearly a 1000.00 for services.

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    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2016

    First time at Liberty. Needed that 750 loan. Was told that I could walk out with 750 then she took forever. On top of that she did all the paperwork and printed it out and put it in the folder, didn't even tell me my refund. I asked how much she charged me and I was told that if I need a paper showing my refund I would have to wait until it's accepted my refund then go back for a printout. I should of never filed with them. Bad experience.

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    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2016

    We went to have our taxes prepared. We waited forever. They called someone in. We finally start the process. Well we paid taxes to the state we lived in 2014 only need to file for NC. They at some point added both states. Said we were getting a refund for state put in the direct deposit information. Did fed return. Okay. Not good but okay. Then ask if we want to apply for the loan. Told we qualified. Sure why not. Then we were informed of the cost which is more than last year by 200.00 from someone else I wish I would have went back to. 550.00 for a simple one w-2 return. Went home. Two hours later they call. “We’re sorry your state isn't a refund. You owe that.” Two states totaled 1,900.00 dollars. They did get one exempt like that was a favor. It shouldn't have had that state in the first place.

    Once the state was figured out they didn't call us to see how we wanted to pay those taxes but they went ahead and entered banking info. That was provided for a return of taxes. Well as that stands not even one week later my bank account sits neg 1,024.00 and we get direct deposit so now we can't even supply grocs for our kids. TY. Oh and it’s not over yet. We didn't get the loan either. You can only get that if you filed with them last year and got money back.

    If you apply for the loan you can no longer get your direct deposit. That's how they get their money back for the ones who do and don't forget that 44.99 to apply. And for those of you who didn't have it explained 21 business days not 21 days. Can't count those weekends. Everyone needs to also go to BBB online to file a complaint. Have the office address you used as these places are most likely franchises. And for the lady who they didn't return your W-2 if she didn't finish your return and you didn't sign anything you need to call your non emergency number to the police department. She can't hold your W-2 if you didn't complete the return or sign an agreement.

    UPDATED ON 02/08/2016: Well as said we filed taxes and it was a big mess up and not knowing anything about taxes. We came from NC to Va but the company continued to pay NC taxes and they did file our return and some shady practice but we called around and spoke to several Liberty tax offices. Found one belonging to a different franchise and they were helpful. We spoke to someone and they sent us to see a general manager who is extremely knowledgeable in taxes. What should have happened with state is VA should have been filed. We still would owe because they didn't receive any money and since we paid NC and didn't live or work in that state they owed us the money paid to them.

    This general manager showed us how to adjust our tax forms for next year to hopefully not owe as much. Mind you we still have to deal with the screw-up but if you believe there is a mistake look into it saved us 1,098.00 dollars and they're supposed to remove the fees for the state filing it is not over yet. They have amended the state but we will see. Protect yourself, gain a little knowledge about taxes and make sure your preparer has knowledge. Ask up front about fee.

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2016

    I did my taxes with them and I work for Walmart and she didn't give me my discount, and I didn't know she didn't tell a lady called to do a survey. Also they did not give me the option of direct deposit or nothing, so they charged me $45 to get a paper check. I will never use them nor will I ever recommend them to anyone. And they charged me $412 to do them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2016

    I was overcharged once they got to the fees of $622. I was unable to refuse the service. Instead of the $50 cash out the door, I was offered a $122. Reduction in fees or the cash. After seeing the price I opted for the fee reduction. Then I didn't qualify for the refund advance of $750. So I have to wait for the IRS to process the return. So I paid $500 for nothing. Have to wait until it's processed. I'd have been better of using TurboTax. Was hoping to get the $750 advance to go see my son for his birthday next week. Scammers! They offer $50 cash out the door and a $750 advance. Got neither. Just the $122 off instead. So I'm waiting, as if I had filed myself except less $500 and feeling like I was ripped off. They got 1 star because zero wasn't an option. Buyer beware! Didn't go in with a trusting feeling. Was far worse afterwards. Never again, once and done.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2016

    This was my first year ever filing taxes. I am a 21 year old, single woman. I have 3 W-2's because I've slowly worked my way up and gotten better jobs throughout the year. When I went in I filled out my contact information on a clipboard and went to sit with the lady who was to file for me. She didn't ask me any questions about anything. Typed in my W-2's and then when I asked her for my approximate tax return before the fees were taken out she said $370. That was her first lie. The amount she quoted was after they received their fees out of it. They charged me a total of $338 to do my taxes.

    They didn't tell me about the $44.95 fee or their fee per W-2. I had been contemplating becoming a tax preparer myself and going through their class. I now know that I will not be going through Liberty Tax for anything. They gave me $50 and handed me a sheet to give out to my friends to receive $50 on each of them and I really needed the $50 right now. It's the only reason I went with them. Now I would rather of just borrowed money from a friend. I got my return cut in half because they refused to tell me how much they were charging. When I asked to do a long form she said it wasn't necessary. I thought they were supposed to do what the customer wanted.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2016

    I went to Liberty Tax to get my taxes done only because I wanted to try to get the advance. The tax preparer had no clue what he was doing. I do taxes myself. I only went because of the advance. They didn't tell me that you had to pay the fees upfront in order to qualify for the advance. Then they could not even print out a copy of my return for me. They also filed my state by paper without my consent after lying to me about there was a glitch in the system and they would e-file it later. I called to see if the return had been accepted. They told me to come in to sign my state. I get there, come to find out he did not know that you can transfer info from fed to state. They don't EVER have to worry about me again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2016

    I'm a single mother of three who ended up going to Liberty for their $750 dollar advance, and I too was denied. After doing some extensive research on the web, I realize that this is a swindle and a lie. Even worse, my preparer was this young guy who had only been doing taxes for 6 months, and I could tell immediately that he didn't really know what he was doing. I felt uneasy and lacked confidence in his ability to get the maximum refund, but their assurance of this $750 dollar loan kept me there. In the end, I was charged $600 for a return that was less than $3,000, and declined for this loan that should have been extremely easy to qualify for.

    I've since learned that the loan is not borrowed against your taxes, but rather it is determined by a set of criteria that will get most people declined and has NOTHING to do with your taxes. I filed taxes with more paperwork at HR Block and was charged half the price the year prior, and the year prior to that. I'm really mad about the $600 dollars I was charged and do not feel it was justified. For that amount they need to secure a system that appropriately borrows against people's tax returns so there are no declines. Not to mention they don't offer direct deposit which is INCREDIBLY weird, and I was not told about this until my taxes were complete, which I will be calling corporate for. Oh, and when I said I wasn't sure about completing my taxes there, they took $25 off the $600 fee and assured that most people had no issues with the loan, and reminded me it was interest free. I shouldn't have listened. I should have just left.

    Now I sit on pins and needles wondering if this fellow did my taxes right and if they'll be back in time. This place is inconvenient, and definitely not here to help you. I am upset with myself for going there and actually completing the process. Not only was my preparer somewhat unprofessional, but the other two women in the office gave off a very negative energy. I would never go here again. NEVER. I feel they swindle people who are down on funds then wash their hands of you when they're done. I would say just don't file here at the Viscount location in El Paso, Texas, but I suggest you avoid this company entirely no matter where you are. DO them yourself on Turbo or try HR Block, but avoid these $750 advance places because they are not legit.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2016

    Basically they will tell you what you wanna hear and then after you file they don't wanna talk to you at all. When you get upset they tell you they have your refund and you're not getting it. Apparently Jennifer only works one day out of the week and only she can help you. They are a true scam artist.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2016

    Liberty Tax is incompetent and unqualified to prepare taxes unless it's self-employment. I used them this year because I been using them for the last 4 yrs and I don't like my info all over the place. I referred my sister and her husband and the employees they had there didn't know how to prepare taxes for people who own houses, cars and other write offs. I'm currently in the process of finding a new preparer. I can't do business like this anymore... It's not worth it.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2016

    Went to have 2016 individual taxes prepared on January 29, 2016. The preparer, Eric **, who we were told did NOT yet have a CPA license, took 2 hours to prepare a simple return. When we first sat down he immediately told us we were his last customer since he was leaving for Ft. Lauderdale, FL for the weekend. He never asked to see a social security card at any time during the preparation of the taxes. Several attempts were made to compute the taxes with the help of 2 additional employees, one of them being the owner, Chris **. While the 3 of them made several attempts, my son asked about the state taxes for Pennsylvania and Alabama included on his W-2 forms (2 in total), which Eric had completely ignored. The owner said several times, "I'm going to fix this". Many attempts were made by 3 different individuals for over an hour.

    In the end we were told he would be getting $231.00 minus a fee of $166.00 for the preparation and an additional $45.00 handling and processing fee which we were told, by phone, was the fee for their bank to process the refund. After many attempts to finalize his return we were told his refund amount would be $20.00. His total income for the 2015 year was $15,000. During the entire time sitting with them there were many interruptions, the preparer's cell phone was continuously ringing and there was limited, if any, privacy.

    We were also told that as of the time of filing that Pennsylvania and Alabama State taxes could not be filed as of yet... with no factual reason as to why. This is outrageous! I would sincerely appreciate your response and would like to file a formal Complaint against Liberty Tax Service immediately. This local franchise needs to be audited and shut down. Thank you very much. I will anxiously await your prompt response.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2016

    DO NOT USE THESE GUYS!!! They charged my daughter-in-law $536.00 to do her simple tax return and when I called the office to question it the office manager said, "It none of your business" and hung up on me. I tried several times to contact the home office with promise of getting a callback, NOTHING.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2016

    I am a single mother with two children. I have always received my tax return. Last year I did Turbo Tax with direct deposit and got everything back. This year I received a card in the mail from Liberty Tax stating I could get 750 loan towards my return the following day. The Tax preparer assured me over and over I would be able to have this amount. The fees were going to cost me and I was willing to pay them based on the fact I needed the money upfront. I called on the day I was supposed to pick up the 750 towards my return and they told me I was declined that their bank declined me and that I should call the number on my return and ask why. Well, after realizing that I knew there was no way the IRS could do such a thing and that I was desperate to get money upfront, I knew I had been swindled in on Liberty's way of gaining more business. I would not call their bank only to hear the same story.

    Now, they tell me I have to wait the full 21 business days for my check and even told me that they didn't have direct deposit which I found suspicious as well. I called them several times only to be talked over because they knew I was onto the scam. I could have filed with Turbo and had my return direct deposited and gotten all my return quicker. I was intrigued by the fact they sent a card stating I could get part my return next day. I have nothing that can cause me from not getting my return as I get one every year. They are lying to people to get business and promising something they can't deliver. Because I believed in what they were saying, I now am losing 400 dollars my money that I worked hard for over a fraudulent scam.

    This is illegal what they are doing to people. I have called them several times and asked if anyone is getting money upfront and they replied many people have. That is a lie. They also told me to pacify me that next year I don't have to pay any fees at all if I file. Why would I do that? They lied to me to rob me. I am seeking a lawyer to expose this fraud and I want all my money back. I'd like to know how many other people they told the same thing too. They won't get away with this.... If I don't get all my money back I'm taking this forward to expose this corruption.

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2016

    Was promised I would be able to apply for loan until I signed everything, then she tells me I don't have enough of a refund. At one point, the lady who prepared my taxes had to turn the monitor towards me and give me the keyboard to input information due to the fact that she wasn't good with computers and didn't know this software that well (even though that's her job). I was also GUARANTEED THAT I would receive my check within 21 days of the DAY I went in there... Still showing no process on where's my refund. THEY also charged me almost 100$ more this year versus last year even though last year I had over $3,000 more on my return, and it was a lot more complicated last year... I only had one small W-2 to file this year. Someone tell me how to report to the BBB.

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2016

    I filed my taxes with them last year and again this year. Last year I had several w-2's and was told that they charge per w-2. This year I had 2 and was charged over $500. That's more than I paid last year with 5-6 of them. Then the lady kept saying, "We have to inform you of the $44.95 fee. They're really big on us making sure people understand this fee if for having us take the money out of your refund. You don't have to pay this if you pay the fees now." Really I don't have $500 to pay up front for my taxes. I was expecting it to be around $200 since I only had the 2 forms not over $500. I was there maybe 10 minutes. What a rip off. I will be using TurboTax or similar from now on and pay less than $100 to have my taxes done. They are taking advantage of people by charging them so much. It's ridiculous.

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2016

    My husband and I went there a week ago. The girl that was doing it didn't know what she was doing and keep asking me weird questions. After being there for 2 and a half hours with starving kids I told the girl "Never mind." and to give me all my information back and she refused to give me, my husband and mine W-2s back. I called corporate on Friday. They said someone will call me back in 24 business hours and haven't heard anything back. So, don't go to the one on 19th and Uintah in Colorado Springs. They are crooks and shady. I'm so mad that they will not give back our W-2s!!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2016

    Went to Liberty Tax due to a financial bind. They advertise on the radio and by flyer that you can get $750 within 24-48 hours once the IRS approves your return. They charged me $300 for preparation fees and $45 for direct deposit. Within 9 hours of my appointment, I received an email that said I was declined. After some research, it seems JTH Financial is not a bank, but an LLC owned and operated by Liberty Tax. They will prey on the desperate, and not blink twice. DO NOT USE them! Look at all these negative reviews. Please learn from our mistakes.

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2016

    I've used them for 2 yrs and the second years someone in that office on Stanley Ave in Brooklyn used my identity... They did nothing to help the situation. They also charged too much to prepare your tax. They are the worse.

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    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2016

    Liberty Tax lure me into getting them to prepare my tax return with the promise of a $750 Refund Advance, not a loan secured by your refund itself, but lied the terms to get the different in writing in promotional. Then what they after they do your taxes, disclaimers not cited or in writing a fraud and treat to do taxes. My 2014 & 2015 incorrectly prepared by Liberty Tax. Had another tax place verified. Called tax check.

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    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2016

    Never again will I use Liberty Tax Service. They are ridiculous!! The lady Ashley lied and ran a good game on us. My boyfriend and I filed at the same time and we got a 750 dollar advance. It's been almost a month and people are getting their state checks and I have yet to get mine. I called up there to speak with them. They kept saying we'll call back, we'll call back and they never did so I blew their phone up. When I finally got to speak back to Ashley she lied and said she explained the advance and that I wouldn't be getting a state check (which is a lie, she DID NOT explain this to me) then continued to explain all the fees! OMG!!

    They took my ENTIRE state check and then said I still owe them money and they will be taking it out of my federal to which the fees she explained are way more than what she told me when I initially filed. Liberty Tax is FRAUD! They just want their commission and their money. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT GO TO LIBERTY TAX ON 63rd and State Avenue KC, KS! NEVER EVER AGAIN!

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    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2016

    I went to Liberty Tax in 2014 by Fordham rd, Bronx, NY & they were giving $100 on the spot if you file your tax return with them. So I did, at the end the lady tells me ok, here's the deal, "It's $700 for filing here and since we give $100 here, it's your choice if you don't accept the $100 today, we will knock $300 off your tax bill so instead of paying $700 we would only charge you $400, but if I give you the $100 now then we will charge you expect 700." That's a rip off - what they do is put the 100 in their pocket and they're not supposed to... And $700 to file a return, are you kidding? My friend went to Liberty too, and she was charged 500 and we both had the same papers. They like to rip people off. I will never go to Liberty Tax again!

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    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2016

    Liberty tax make a mistake and they admit, one of their employee fill my tax. Now I owe 1700 to the IRS and they didn't do anything to help me. They charge me more money on another office same name ''liberty tax'' but after I pay she tell me this company is a franchise and she talk real bad about other ''liberty tax?". Anyway she say after I pay, everything is ok, well not. IRS send me letter I still owe the money. Liberty Tax ruins lives.

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    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2016

    Liberty Tax offers EZ Advance (750). I asks of the requirements before filing. I was told I met the requirements. After filing I was charged almost 600$, then received an email that I was denied for the advance. This is a advertisement just to get you in to be overcharged. Ripoff/Never ever again.

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    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2016

    Do NOT use this company! We are deeply in debt to the IRS due to the fact that the flunkies at Liberty did not correctly fill out our tax return. And of course upon receipt of the ever dreaded letters from the IRS demanding money, proceeded to deny any wrongdoing (stupidity) on the part of their preparer. I wish I could wring someone's collective neck, but unfortunately I am too busy scrambling around trying to figure out how to pay the IRS. This company hires total idiots as both preparers AND so called 'managers'.

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    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015

    DO NOT FILE YOUR TAXES WITH THIS COMPANY!! They are a complete rip-off! My taxes were filed wrong and I'm now getting letters from the IRS for re-payment! They will not honor their office "audit assistance guarantee" to pay for the interest and penalties that have resulted from their wrong doing, and forget about corporate CUSTOMER service as they are rude and absolutely no help at all in getting the issue resolved. Definitely think twice before paying Liberty Tax almost $400 for SCREWING up your tax return.

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    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015

    Signed up to take Tax Preparer Course at Liberty Tax Service in Wichita, KS located on S. Broadway for employment purposes. They were notified I am legally deaf disabled veteran and needed interpreter until I got hearing devices. The instructor refused to accommodate us during class and kicked us out when I said I could not hear and interpreter requested they speak up. After informing them of my rights they threatened imprisonment by calling police for being deaf. Please boycott Liberty Tax Service!

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    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2015

    Please read this before you use Liberty Tax Service located on West Liberty Avenue in Dormont, PA. I used this service in 2013 for the first. I should have realized this company was a problem from the first time I walked in. It is absolutely filthy. They completed my taxes and a year later I receive a letter from the IRS indicating there were claims on the tax form that were not allowed. I am being charged over a thousand dollars and the interest is being applied from the time the federal taxes were filed. I took my IRS letter and taxes back down to Liberty.

    1 manager of this particular company is a smooth operator. He tells you all kinds of things he wants you to hear and does absolutely nothing to follow through. He tells me to pay anything, they will check into it and if there is any money due they will pay it if it is their fault. Well that was 3 months ago. I have called several times and no one answers or returns your message if you leave one. I contacted the IRS and they recommend I go to another place and have them look over and refile the federal taxes.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2015

    Liberty took our w2 and was suppose to file an extension and never did. Now we have to get new w2 and other paper work. None of their phone numbers worked and no one ever showed up at the office. Then they had a sign on the door saying they had moved but never said where. Now we are having trouble getting the stuff we need to do our taxes.

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    Reviewed July 22, 2015

    I filed my taxes with Liberty for the very first time and I truly feel like they tried to swindle me for too much money for filing my tax returns. They failed to contact me on info on my returns as well as they took weeks before they even returned any of my calls with left messages about concerns regarding my returns. Why was it taking so long? They messed up my paperwork. They didn't put me down as single when I'm head of household, never asked me if I was going to get direct deposit. They gave me no copies of the paperwork I submitted to them. The only papers I received from them was some referrals and a paper that stated my return in the amount of $1,960.00 and the IRS told me that my return was $2,736.00. I feel that I was not informed properly and they were very unprofessional.

    They were trying to get to swindle me for more than $800. I feel that that was dishonest of them. They didn't even give the person the $50 for referring me to them and they filed with them last year. The money that they so make this big old advertisement about is all a scam. They are liars as well as thieves and I would never use or recommend them to anyone ever again.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2015

    Accountant filed for an extension. We completed our taxes on Aug. 9, 2014. On Aug. 11, received our return paperwork stating "Your federal balance due is 2742.00. Your return has been filed electronically. You should not mail your return to the IRS." So I mailed a check the afternoon of Aug 11 with the form I was supposed to send in. Received a letter on May 18th stating a Credit of 2,742.00 but that our return was never filed. Called 1-800-829-8374 and spoke with an IRS worker ID# ** who stated someone tried to send the return on October 15th but it did not go through. At that time I was instructed to send a copy of my return to IRS which we did with new signatures on May 19. In July we get a letter for a penalty for failure to file, failure to pay proper estimated tax penalty, failure to pay penalty and interest charges. Total due 792.52.

    Called IRs again, spoke with worker ID# ** who stated the charges stand because we didn't file on time and that I had no recourse with the IRS. I would have to call the accountant. I paid the 792.52 on July 9. This worker also stated someone tried to file electronically on Oct 15 but it didn't go through. Called the accountant who stated "Oh I can fix that." He faxed a letter to the IRS which I also had him fax to me. This was not a legal form. Called the Headquarters of Liberty tax service and told them we should be reimbursed. We did not hear back from them. Called the accountant again this AM. Didn't hear from him. Called Headquarters again, gave them an ID# from our first call and the worker said if we did not hear from the accountant by Mon, to call them back and they would take care of it.

    The accountant lied by sending us a letter stating that our taxes had been filed. For this we were charged 792.00, which we should be reimbursed for, not to mention 41/2 hours of phone time. Just may take this matter to small claims court if it is not resolved soon. So much for trusting an accountant who lied. Next year maybe we should do our own taxes.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2015

    I have been waiting for 4 and a half hours for the Liberty Tax supervisor in Vacaville CA to come. After an hour and a half drive when they say they'll have my check. And nothing. I've called over and over again office and corporate and no answer. The person working tried to fax my actual driver's license through the fax machine. No one knows where my check was printed to or who printed it. They don't even know who said to have it mailed after I got through to corporate. They haven't offered no reimbursing for gas nor the time they told me to come get it. I'm very disappointed in Liberty Tax in which I have done my taxes through them for 4 years now.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2015

    I had my 2012 taxes done by Liberty. In August of 2014 my daughter was having trouble getting her FAFSA completed and I was told to go to the IRS office to get a transcript of my 2012 return. They informed me that my taxes had never been filed. I contacted the Liberty branch immediately and have spent the past year calling, texting, and going by the branch constantly. Each time I have been lied to and given the runaround being told "I just spoke with the IRS and it should all be taken care of in 6 weeks or so." I check back and get the same story all over again. My phone call in April was responded to with "I am too busy right now to look into your taxes."

    Two years have gone by since I paid for their services and a year since I have been aware that the job was never done and I still can't get them to finish this nightmare. My daughter lost her chance for financial help and I had to pay for her summer tuition out of my pocket and I cannot tell you the stress and anxiety this has caused. I've contacted their corporate office and virtually nothing has been done. I will NEVER do business with Liberty Tax in Brandon FL again and warn others to be careful.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2015

    When I filed my taxes Liberty was suppose to reimburse me 255.00$ which I still have not received. They charged me 759$ for taxes I filed which I had no deductions so there was no reason to charge me almost 800$ dollars which was half my refund. I'm so angry as the preparer did not tell me the price to file until after he had already done everything which I would have never filed with Liberty if he would have told me that. Total to file with no deductions. I want my money back. You owe me Liberty.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2015

    I went to a Liberty near me on January 31 to file. I was charged over $600! it took the lady over an hour to prepare my taxes. I received only $500. I spoke to the IRS and found out I was issued twice as much and never received it. ** you Liberty.

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    Reviewed June 4, 2015

    We had to do an amendment for our taxes which was received at the IRS on May 15 and we were to know in 3 wks about the money owed us. It is 4 wks now we have called the Liberty tax office which charged us $279 to do our taxes and they do not answer nor do they call us back. This is bull. Their office is located in Roaring Spring Pa. Their office no is 17157, preparer was **. We would like to know what do we do next.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2015

    I went to Liberty Tax on 02/11/15. The lady took over an hr to prepare my taxes. Never told me how much was the fee until the end when she wanted my signature. That fee was over $400 - seriously? They get more money than a person working their ass off. Today is 05/26/15 and I haven't get my refund back, but they were quick to take my state taxes and didn't even bother to let me know they got that money at the end of February. They took that money as a fee payment when I needed. They just stealing people's money. Try calling them is a rap they don't help. They will call IRS pretending to be you and then tell you some crap. I WILL NEVER USE LIBERTY TAX EVER!!!

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    Reviewed May 21, 2015

    I want to warn all immigrants new to Canada to be careful using with Liberty Tax as they ''don't know International tax'' (according to brown hair lady). Shame she didn't mention that on the first day, we would walk away. If you're asking too much question about Canadian tax system which is so different from your original country, YOU are in trouble! If English is your second language and ask the same question twice to understand and double check THEY DON'T LIKE IT. If they do mistake like in my situation (wrong DoB) They won't correct it, so I got papers from Tax office about wrong DoB. They got offensive. If you have questions about International taxes they are not able to answer them so you need to call tax office yourself anyway. Guy from tax office said that there are few mistakes so I told Liberty Tax about, I got nasty insulting and menacing phone call from owner calling me fraud, liar then apologized.

    I had a chance to meet previous owner, nice elderly guy who was very nice, patient to explain things. He told us to come any time and ask as much we want but the new owner is different story. Canada is made by immigrant and with this attitude he can start looking for another job (with brown long hair woman). They are highly UNPROFESSIONAL, UNHELPFUL and RUDE. You save yourself lots of trouble and stress to use different tax company. They may be good to fill tax for Canadian, but they're useless with International tax and not willing to help at all.

    I am very grateful for this experience as I learned to appreciate nice, helpful and professional people. I wish them all the best in a future, hope they learn how to treat customers... We paid $250 dollars to be insulted called liars and frauds... I never come across such a bad service. They can't deal professionally, taking everything personally and attacking you back.

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    Price

    Reviewed May 14, 2015

    Of the main tax preparer companies Liberty is by far the most expensive. I don't know what it is they think they are offering that justifies a price 50% higher than their competitors. The office was dirty, the carpet was filthy, and the overall environment was unpleasant. And they charge the highest price. They can't possibly survive doing that.

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    Reviewed May 14, 2015

    I used Liberty Tax in Bristol, TN this year. I received a late tax form and had to refile. I have some questions about my refile but they will not return my phone calls. I have been to the office on two occasions but neither time have they been open during their posted office hours. I have not filed the refile papers to the IRS as I am not sure they are correct. I am completely upset about how they treat customers. If I can ever find someone from this company I will ask them to refund the $820 I paid them to file my taxes and honor their customer satisfaction guarantee. This is some of the worst customer service I have ever experienced.

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    Reviewed May 13, 2015

    Used Liberty Tax service for a few years before switching to a local accountant. LTS was always $400+ every year. The accountant charged a little over a hundred dollars. It always took forever to get the refund when filed thru LTS. With the local accountant, it took a third of that time. I will never use LTS again. I recommend to everyone that you use a local accountant.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2015

    Went to liberty tax because I was not sure how to fill out form 8962 & did not want to make any mistakes - little did I know that the girl who was doing my taxes didn't either. It's been 11 weeks & still no check from irs - then they closed the office where my taxes were prepared & no way to get in touch. Called the 800 number but still no answer about my return. Worst experience ever.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2015

    The local offices, through advice of corporate, promise prizes and money bonuses to people bringing in customers. They close their offices and refuse to fulfill their end of the contract by refusing to honor their obligation to award prizes and money due their customers who recruit other customers. If necessary, we will file a small claims action to acquire what is contractually ours. Why are these people still in business bilking, misrepresenting and defrauding the unsuspecting public? Why hasn't the result of the class action suit been that the IRS has closed them down and fined them. These franchise owners are reprobates. STAY AWAY. Your taxes will never be done correctly and they will cheat you and rob you blind when it comes to the preparation fees and your refund.

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    Reviewed May 1, 2015

    Was interested in buying a franchise until we experienced the office on Curry Ford Rd in Orlando. Having preparers help in another business selling cell phones and repair service was just one of the many complaints against this office from the customer point of views and the many preparers exposed to mismanagement.

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    Reviewed April 28, 2015

    I used the Worcester, MA Liberty Tax office for a number of years and regret that I ever gave them my business. I filed my 2013 tax returns and somehow they mistakenly deposited my tax refund to someone else's account. When I reviewed the account, it was accurate. They even deducted the filing fee from my bank account, but deposited the money to another. The worse part of the situation is, the people at the office are of no help. The owner, Bill Rhines, did not once try to contact me or be of any assistance. Even the people at their headquarters are unresponsive. I had to do my own research and investigation.

    I've spoken to a couple tax lawyers and have filed a fraud claim with the IRS for this office's negligence. I would definitely not recommend this office OR ANY Liberty Tax offices. Horrible customer service, very unprofessional, and terrible job. I've learned my lesson, spend the money and get your taxes done by the professionals. These guys are amateurs.

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    Reviewed April 22, 2015

    I was told that Liberty taxes now file for self employment, and that we would get $50 in cash after filing. Once they filed they said I would be getting $46 in state and $831 in federal. After about a month, the lady named Mrs. ** told me I had to come back to the office and file an amendment. She said something about me going to a College... CCB, I never went to college in my life! I went on trusting her and let her file the amendment. The she gave me the package already sealed and said I had to mail it in. I'm thinking, this is kinda odd, because I had to do an amendment a few years ago at another tax place, and all I had to do was sign a paper and they mailed it in.

    A few weeks later, I received some mail from the IRS saying that I had to sign some papers along with 2 other people signatures to prove my Identity. I did that and mailed it back to the IRS. Now my sister said they did the same to her. She went to the Federal building and the told her it was Identity theft and Refund fraud. I'm going to them too to see what can be done about this. I'm so disappointed in Liberty tax. Now I owe IRS more than I expected to get.

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    Reviewed April 21, 2015

    My wife and I filed our taxes only to be hit with high preparation fees, in fact our state taxes were to be sent to our home 3 months later. We called looking for our state taxes and the state said our taxes was mailed out 2 months prior. Also the amount of our refund was direct deposited to Liberty tax. We never set up any direct deposit with liberty tax. They had the money sent to them instead of our home. That was deceptive we never set up any direct deposit. With them, we ask “where was our state taxes?” They said it went to preparation fees. They took more than what they said they were -- that is stealing. We are going to pursue this further. Never use them Ever. They take advantage of the Black community offering 50 dollars for referrals all the while jacking your money.

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    Reviewed April 20, 2015

    I filed my return on the 8th day of April, they told me I would get back 433.00 and I owed 102.00 to the state. I just got a phone call on Wednesday the 15th of april saying my check is there. They didn't WARN me they would be closed indefinitely! I couldn't go on wednesday so I tried Thursday and Friday. Closed. I called a 1 800 number and inquired about the location on east Tremont and Westchester square. They said they would open Saturday at 11 am. I waited till 1 pm, no one ever showed.

    I called the 1800 number again! They told me that it would be open on Monday april 20. Waited till 10 am, no one showed again. I called a location on Fordham road because a Liberty rep told me the primary office for my Liberty was at Fordham. So first time I called "they said that someone had called me in anticipation for my check" then I checked irs.gov and was told that my return was sent on april 15, 2015 to my bank account which is strange!! Because I never provided my bank account!! So I called again, this time the Liberty rep. ** said my check was in transit, to call later in the week. Probably so they can make their quick getaway. I will personally going there saturday April 25 to get to the bottom of this. And I will probably NEVER use liberty again!!!

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    Reviewed April 18, 2015

    So I went to do my taxes like everyone else would. The lady who is the manager of the North Hills Sherman Way Liberty Taxes, has called me, told me my taxes were going to be available for pick up on FRIDAY APRIL 17. Well I went and was there for 3 hours, all the other Liberty Taxes are opened.. Now it's Saturday April 18... Where is my money???

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    Reviewed April 18, 2015

    I was told by a colleague of mine that Liberty Tax Service only charged her $50 for her tax prep. I went in on tax day, knowing that I would probably have a higher fee since it was last minute. However, I was not prepared to be charged $520, which was HALF of my return! I called the customer service line and told them my concerns. I only had three forms (1040, 1098, 1098E). They said they would contact the owner of the franchise that I went to and I should hear back within 24 hours, and if I don't, then I should call back with my reference number. 48 hours and nothing from them. So, I called back and was told that they would alert corporate. SOMETHING better be done soon. Do they not get audited by the IRS?!

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    Reviewed April 17, 2015

    Had no deductions, therefore it was a simple form, but too expensive. Will not use this service again as had not ever had to pay more than $150. This first time I have used this service, it cost $451. I mentioned that I could send a personal check, or if I could pay electronically, I was told either way. So I agreed to electronic pay which cost another $32. Understand it was my choice, but I believe extra cost could have been mentioned. Also, originally told would get a refund,

    asked man to recheck which he did & sure enough had not entered an income - honest mistake. To sum it up, will look for another option next time - main reason too expensive therefore cannot recommend. Asked why cost was so much, no explanation given at office.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2015

    Went to get taxes done. No quote was given. I was told when taxes were complete the charge was $650.00. I was shocked. I have never paid this amount. I am single, retired senior citizen with some deductions. I was charged more than some of my friends who have their own businesses were charged by a CPA. Someone needs to investigate this company and get the unreasonable charges back to the people that were overcharged.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2015

    My 22 year old daughter went to Liberty. She did not need to itemize and was told that it would be under 100 dollars, as she only made 10,000 during the year. They completed the form and charged her $323 dollars. For a short form! She paid it thinking she had no alternative. They completely took advantage of her.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2015

    There is NO $61 tax prep as advertised. I made a whopping 1500 this year as a consultant. The IRS had a few bucks back my way. The deer in headlights prepper seemed like she was completely clueless and I wondered if she even worked there at one point. She said, "Ok, you owe... Oh my, I cannot charge you that!" She said, "Let me see what I can do... Ok, you owe $225" FOR A TAX RETURN FILE THAT TOOK NO LESS THAN 35 minutes of her time? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? How can these people sleep knowing they are bleeding those who can LEAST afford it out of their last dime! STAY AWAY FROM LIBERTY!

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    Reviewed April 13, 2015

    Okay so I am so glad I am not alone in all this. I have been dealing with lies and disrespect for over 7 months!! There is a class action lawsuit going on all over the country. Watch **.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2015

    I went jan 24 to file my taxes but I was never told I need to have a 8962 or 1095. I waited 21 days. I called the irs to find out from them I was missing information when I did get that information. Where I was getting a big amount that called out a much smaller refund amount. But the irs called out a larger amount. Every time I called they always call out different amounts. The man who did taxes say I told him I had insurance. He took my word, he should have told me I needed proof in writing. He just took my word. At first they said I was getting 1233 then $200 after the amended return then 7500. They keep my state taxes, I still waiting for my refund. If I don't get what I am supposed to, I will get a lawyer.

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    Reviewed April 10, 2015

    I am a young girl working part time. I had one W2 to file for this year so I figured it would cost between $50 to $80. The employee of Liberty Tax in Shrewsbury said that my refund would cost $270. Clearly this employee was trying to overcharge me and was trying to take advantage of my youth and friendly disposition. He then told me that I would receive an $80 discount. His sordid maneuverings were completely transparent and when I called separate Liberty Tax location to get another quote to see if the deception is company-wide, I received a "non-answer" and was told to come in for a consultation.

    I then called H&R block to see if it was unusual for these businesses to not give prices over the phone. The women at H&R Block told me that my tax refund would be about $90, which was in the realm of my previous assumption. I hope this review dissuades all readers from using the services of Liberty Tax because there seems to be a general consensus of deceit.

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    Reviewed April 9, 2015

    First they did my taxes all wrong, from $1,214.00 it went down to $867. Liberty has had my money since March 11, 2015. Never called to tell me the IRS let me know the money was sent to them. Also they are charging me $100 for doing my taxes. Now they don't want to give me what is left which is $80.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2015

    I went in March 7th, had ** do my taxes and he did them wrong costing me almost 400 bucks to do them and now someone else had to fix them and I have to wait another 6 to 8 weeks. I'm not very happy that I paid someone to do my taxes and they didn't do them right nor took the time. After 21 days of waiting to find out what's going on and all ** did was give me a number to call which I couldn't even speak to anyone at. I feel spending that kinda money my taxes should of been done correctly and I feel ** didn't make the effort to help me. I feel I should be reimbursed for my tax preparation cost. Thank you for your time. Please call me with any questions at **.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2015

    So I went to Liberty Tax Service here in Joplin Missouri and was told after I got my refund of 998.80 only to find out I got 932.00 so they kept my state well. I filed for a refund for the tax preparation fees. I was told I would get a full refund of 215.00 and so I wait for the check to find out it was 125.00 and I been fighting to get my money back. Bad company. I wouldn't recommend the pope to file with them. I hope someone gets them shut down.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2015

    I took time off the work to accommodate schedule of Liberty Tax. I had all my expenses itemized in details but I was told that mileage for the car expenses looks suspicious and almost unbelievable. Also I was questioned for other expenses I used for my job and told that I need to have receipts brought to Liberty Tax. What are these guys??? IRS agents??? I felt discriminated by these people and I am more cautious about them than IRS!! This was at location in Windsor Heights, Iowa.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2015

    I'm not a tax professional, but I know enough to correctly file basic tax returns. One of my employees used the Liberty Tax Service in Clinton, TN. She questioned her return, had me crunch a few numbers, and my results were quite different from Liberty's. When she brought me her return to review, I couldn't even duplicate their figures - I don't know where they came from. By my best guess, they used her husband's (they filed jointly) gross income as opposed to the AGI, but even those numbers didn't match. When she confronted them, they lied, backtracked, and they actually got to the point in which they told her "look, we're just trying to make a living, too." Seriously?

    They had to file an amended return (and then lied about when they filed it,) and now she's been contacted by the IRS requesting additional info. I'm going to take care of it for her, but her entire experience has been appalling. I did the returns for a few of my other employees (no charge - I mean, it takes 10 minutes,) and I'm going to do hers next year…provided the Liberty fiasco doesn't result in her being audited, in which I'll let my accountant mom take over. Bottom line: employees at these places ARE NOT tax professionals. They're not even college graduates. Anyone can get hired, they charge exorbitant fees, and they are incompetent. If you've had a positive experience, count your lucky stars…it'll only be a matter of time before you find yourself in the IRS hot seat.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2015

    ** did my taxes for me and she was amazing. She was friendly and very helpful and explained everything to me step by step. Will return just for her services. My complaint would be on a lady I believe was named **, she was rude and very unfriendly. I had questions for her and she was just in a hurry to hang up the phone with me and was very unprofessional. She had a terrible attitude and it made me not want to file my taxes with the company again. I filed my taxes with the Panama City Beach location in Florida.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2015

    When I went into their local office, I asked what the cost was to process a 1040EZ and could not get a solid answer even after I explained that I had no deductions. I had heard some of the rates of other companies and told him to go ahead and do the paperwork. When he got to the end and told me the total, I was flabbergasted! They charge $217 for what I could have done for free online or paid $50 for at their competitor! Furthermore, the return itself was only $416 which is the smallest one I've gotten in the past 2 years. They will not be getting my business in the future... It takes a lot to make me upset enough to complain but this is an outrage!

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    Reviewed March 30, 2015

    They were evasive about charges when we first got there. Had a coupon that we received in mail and we're told we could use when they finished. That didn't happen. Charged three times the amount that we had paid for the same service before. Office was very dirty and we were there 4 times and it was always dirty.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2015

    Well to start off they can call me and try to recruit me to come file my taxes there, Good thing I had already done them myself, but she also informs me that since I filed last yr with them that I could refer a friend and get $50 cash on the spot. So today I look online at which places are open today and all the liberty taxes are open till 9, and when we drove up to the spots the OPEN signs were All on with the lights flashing, the whole spiel, but there was not a soul to be found.... That's bs if you ask me. So I finally found one with a person inside who said they could file it for my friend.

    Well we finally get there and this dude says I have to have the coupon, well I never got one of those cause the lady called me over the phone told me that since I filed last yr with all I had to do was come in and fill out the card. So either this man in front of me right now is ** or the lady on the phone did, either way I don't ever want to deal with these people again and if I get a call from a liberty tax consultant I'm going to let them know what I think about their ** service, shady promotions and recruiting techniques.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2015

    Do NOT EVER use the office on Camp Bowie in Fort Worth TX. I went there the year before and things were good, but this year my taxes have been so messed up and I have contacted their main office three times. The first I was called back but no calls since then to fix what they messed up. They have managed to even mess up my taxes regarding my school funding as well. DO NOT USE LIBERTY TAX SERVICE!

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    Reviewed March 28, 2015

    First, as a person who has worked for this company I can explain a couple of things. Fees are done by the number of forms. For example, a W2 is $15. If you bring in six of those you have $90 in charges. Add the federal and state base rates into that. If you have more than one state that increases it more. Fees cover not only prep but all overhead for the store. Rent, utilities, computers, software, franchise fees, etc have to be covered. Sometimes a client has the refunds taken to satisfy back debts to the IRS or the state. Liberty Tax Service has no control over that. Clients can choose to have their fees taken from their refund and that is where that charge comes from.

    All that being said, I know there might be some poor preparers out there. I've seen some of them. They have no business doing taxes. As for working there, there is no way I ever would again. It's high pressure and just not how I like to work. I love the clients and I like my co-workers. I hate the pressure and the nearly constant chewing out I get. I'm glad for having had the experience as it has taught me a lot.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2015

    I've used Turbo Tax for the past 10 years to file my federal and state taxes. While getting ready to do so for this year I came across DIY on-line tax service, a Liberty affiliate, which said it charged no fees to prepare and file taxes. After doing my taxes they reported my federal tax was $0, and my state tax refund was $601. I knew right away that that information was wrong. I went to Turbo Tax, inserted the same information and they reported $0 federal tax due, and a $1,200 state refund. It cost me $99 to file with Turbo Tax, but they missed $599 more to which I was entitled. I have no affiliation with Turbo Tax, or compensation from them, and I use their services based on ease of use, and accuracy of preparation.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2015

    We had credit card fraud and had to file by paper. We were at the office for only an hour. When we received the total price I nearly lost it!!! $350 dollars to get our taxes done! I am a licensed electrician and customers would tell me to leave if I gave them that price. I feel like we got ripped off!!

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    Reviewed March 27, 2015

    NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use Liberty Tax Service. I was unclear how to fill out my tax return, and went to the Liberty Tax office on South College in Wilmington. I had one W-2 to complete. I did not know how simple this return really would be to complete. They made it sound really complicated, said I needed a Schedule A, earned income credit sheet, Standard 1040 form to include standard deductions. It sound complicated. I had a total refund coming of $550, they charged me $415 to do the return and a bank fee of $39.95 to electronically file it. Out of my $550 refund I netted on $169.

    I quickly realized how simple the return really was. Preparation required about 10 minute of their time. They have a 100% satisfaction guarantee so I returned to complain and request my money back. They refused. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use Liberty Tax Service. They make simple things sound complicated, confuse you deliberately, and do not honor their guarantee. Also, they are not a member of the Better Business Bureau for obvious reason; They are NOT COMMITTED to Better Business.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2015

    I went to liberty tax office 188 post Ave. Westbury, NY location and they ** up my tax paper purposely and got some money from my tax return to DIRECTLY THEIR CHECKING ACCOUNT without my knowledge!!! I jut got a letter from IRS and need to pay back $2500 plus interest. I went to this office 4 times and the manager never talk to me. After I got my letter I heard many people got same problem and letter from IRS. They lying about you and telling to IRS I went to school (NEVER) I am married (I AM SINGLE) and I have 2 kids (I DO NOT HAVE KIDS). This monday I will go again to talk with manager - if not I will call police to report them and I will sue them right away. STAY AWAY ALL LIBERTY TAX OFFICES. THEY ALL DO SAME THING!!!

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    Reviewed March 26, 2015

    I went to file my 2013 taxes and they put fraud on my taxes and I didn't even find out to this year because they never gave me my copy of my taxes. They also charged me 835 to prepare my taxes. Who the hell charges that much - Liberty tax does. I'm fighting with them to return that money to me because never once did they tell me how much they would charge me and two never gave me any such copies.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2015

    They file single for a married guy. Don't inform you the estimated cost of filing. Spend 2 hours for typing 1 form. Spell errors. Talkative but not productive. :( Can't give --ve 5. Please go out of business and don't waste people time. Yeah finally charge $300/-. IRS office is laughing at the form they filled in.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2015

    I had liberty tax service in Hiram GA file my taxes. After we sat and filled my taxes out and we signed them (my signature and ** the owner or part owner). They were ready to be sent in. After waiting 3 weeks I was notified that someone went back after they were signed and added something else that was not part of my return. This the IRS flagged and said it was not right and needed to be fixed. The original that I signed was correct but who ever went back and changed that return messed it up.

    So now my return had to be amended. Liberty tax in Hiram is now trying to make me pay for their mistake and charge me for them having to fix their screw up. Said I had to pay for all their service before they will resubmit my return. So now I have no money to pay their high tax service but I will not even be able to get what's owed from my return for their screw up. I believe that's fraud since they went back and changed the original after I signed it stating it was finished and correct the first time. This tax service is the worst I've ever seen and corrupt. They will cheat you and take your return and falsify your return and that will get you in trouble. Someone needs to be accountable for their mistake. Not the person using their crappy service.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2015

    I filed my taxes with them on Feb 2 and still until today Mar 24 I haven't received my refund. I went numerous time to them and all they tell me is that the IRS is still processing it. Come on processing what? I truly think that they messed up my forms.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2015

    I did my taxes with Liberty Tax on February 6th and I got told it would be 21 days. I'm still waiting for it. I believe I'm being scammed by them and I feel I have the right to sue them since they are taking their time and telling me lies about my return.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2015

    3/15/15 Liberty Tax Serv Santa Ana CA picked up state refund. Shocked only $45 was supposed to be $323.00 & fed $1,482. Ms. ** orig said $85 to do taxes. They already took it from refund. Asked her why she lied? She should have said over $200 would of gone somewhere else. Shame on you!

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    Reviewed March 11, 2015

    I who am a single mother of 2 little ones went into Liberty Tax in Wheat Ridge, Co and asked for an estimate for how much they would charge me to file a very basic return..... The lady said about $150. So I then preceded to have them filed and a different lady who prepared my taxes didn't talk to me other than the few questions she had. Very rude. Also I had my direct deposit for my bank info sitting on her desk and she said "well do you have $420 right now that you can pay your fees with"? I said no so she said she had to have a check printed in the store and didn't tell me that it costed an additional $40!! I have never been as disgusted with a tax place as I was Liberty Tax!! And it sounds like they are terrible all over the United States! Don't use Liberty Tax if you don't like being blind sided!!

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    Reviewed March 7, 2015

    My husband and I filed our taxes 1/30/15. We were told we would receive our refund in 21 days. On 2/23/15 I received a letter from iRs saying I did not file a 1095a form. I checked my packed and it showed it was included in my paper work. I called the irs to see if there was a problem with the form I had filed because I had read some went out incorrectly, I was told it was not received. I also checked with marketplace to see if I had received the correct info before have liberty refile it. When I called liberty the lady I spoke to told me it was a problem with their system that the 1095a was never filed and she will send it to irs asap.

    Later that day I got a call from the owner saying it was not their fault, it wasn't accepted because it was the wrong form. I explained I spoke to the market place and irs paper work I received was correct just never received. Mr ** refuses to accept responsibility in the mistake. I have left message for him with no return calls. I was told they sent paperwork. If it is wrong why would resend it?? I was charged almost $700..00 to file my taxes. If I was audited I feel this company would leave me high and dry since I can't even get a return call over something minor.

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    Reviewed March 5, 2015

    Went to the Compton ca office to do my taxes. They charge me $600.00 in fees and when I didn't get my return I call the irs and they said they added a w2 to my name -- that was not me. I had to do it all over. Don't sent nobody to liberty because it will come back on you. I will be reporting them to the irs 2015. There is a form you can get from the irs #14157 then fax it to 18558897957.

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    Reviewed March 4, 2015

    Please do not have your taxes prepared with these guys... They are not knowledgeable about the tax laws. Have been waiting now for my 2013 refund for over a year. They told me in January that it was on its way, now I found out they never even sent it in... Don't be fooled by these people. They really don't know what they are doing.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2015

    Ok so every year something goes wrong in my taxes cause liberty tax screws it up. This year they said I get back certain amount in state yet no state check. The amount I enter is wrong. I know I paid off Idaho state tax commission in 2010 from their first mess up. Now on top of that I call and always get a lady named Jaimie who is rude - call me an idiot and lied and hung up on me no more. How about a lawyer and yes I do have one. I asked to speak to her boss and get hung up on. I ask if she would look. She said she did. But another person asked in background "you did" in a question. I'm done. I'm complaining. I'm tired of being belittled by a company that's ripping people off.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2015

    Tax year 2013 Liberty did our taxes. The charge was $400.00 plus. We thought this was high but we did not agree on a price before getting them done. This year H&R Block advertised they would do it for 1/2 of last year's cost. A rep. called from Liberty Tax and ask if they could do our taxes this year. I told her about H&R Block. We agreed on the phone Liberty would charge $200.00 and I set an appt. It took 45 minutes but we needed another paper; going back the next night. They agreed on the $200.00 before starting anything. Taxes done and they told us the fee was $600.00 plus but half was $300.00 plus. We complained and reminded them about the agreed upon price but ended up paying $250.00. If your business is run this way, I wonder how secure my information is.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2015

    I did my tax refund in 1/23/15, is 2/27/15 and nothing yet. When I call IRS, I was told by IRS that Liberty Tax did the mistake by putting the wrong amount. Now I got to wait longer (I know my bills are not liberty’s problem) but I was relying with this money and now bills are coming out my ears. I think that if I get charge $200 and up for the services and a mistake is done, I should get the fee refund to me or customer back. Why pay so much for waiting?

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2015

    On 2/04/2015 I went to Liberty Tax Service located at 8th Broadway, Louiseville, KY, only to learn they were going to charge $495 and I was only going to get $953.00. I told the preparer, "Who in their right mind would pay that amount to get less than $1000?" I was told they charge by the forms used. I am single, no dependents, and the only deductions were for interest I paid on a student loan. What did notice while waiting was how many young women came there to get their taxes done. And how much money Liberty Tax Service was making.

    When I raised serious questions as to why the fees were so high, I was told it was for the convenience of getting my money sooner, and was told that people who were getting thousands of dollars back didn't mind paying for that convenience. These office locate in urban areas where there low wage earners who qualify for high earned income credits. These type of companies are robbing these families of thousands of dollars that these families could use. I left the office and went to my local Urban League and got my taxes done for, and got my money within the same amount of time Liberty Tax Service would have gotten my refund. Also don't fall for the referral bonus trick. I had a $100 come-back referral only to be told it would take 3-4 days to get it if approved, but card stated the day I filed my taxes. THE BIGGEST RIP-OFF EVER!!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2015

    The manager David ** shooting lies! The store in Columbus GA on Buena Vista Rd. He lied about what I was getting back on my federal return, numbers did add up. They didn't let nobody see the screen who were getting their taxes file! I know for a fact he was getting everybody who wanted to do e-file. If he did me like that he had to do everybody else the same way. Reason why I say that. I call Georgia IRS IN Atlanta. They told me they sent the federal tax 1280 to my account. Well I only receive 780.

    That manager put their bank route number under my name and made it look like it was mine. That's false information and that's fraud cause they is pocketing our money and they get loans from companies and hand out what they want you to get. I strongly argue you people to file a tax fraud affidavit form and fax to the IRS. THEY doing it to all store of people doing e-file and they overcharge, tax preparers fees is over 499.00.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2015

    My daughter visited a Liberty tax office and proceeded to file her 2014 tax return. To her and my bewilderment, she was overcharged for the filing process. I just simply want to discourage anyone from being took advantage of - she failed to ask what the fees were. This was her 2nd time filing a return so she really did not see this coming. Beware of their fees.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2015

    So I went to liberty tax to file as self employment, I only made $7500 during the year. They scammed the IRS and added another $3000 to make my refund go higher. SCAM! THEN had the nerve to charge me over $800 just to file with them. I am outraged as I didn't think it would be so much till he showed me the papers after I electronically signed my name to this crap. $832 is what I was charged on top of the US dept of EDU taking my entire return. So now I have nothing at all but a bunch of missing money and I’m pretty more poor. I would never in my life go to this place and I don’t think anyone else should, total scammer place, adding extra funds?.. I can’t believe this!

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2015

    I used Liberty Tax Service for the first time this year, because a friend referred me to them, to file my taxes. I will never use them again or refer anyone else to them. At first I claimed my girlfriend's children as my dependents, because I have been helping take of them for a few years now, so she allowed me to claim them. LTS supposedly sent my return off, but a few days later I got a phone call from them telling me that the IRS had kicked my return back to them saying that I could not claim my girlfriend's children. LTS refiled my return after dropping my dependents, and they ended up getting more of my tax return than I did. I only got back $711 and they took $400 of that, so I only ended up with $311. How can they take more of my money than I get? How can they get away with this? They are rip off artist in my book.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2015

    I did my 2013 tax return with Liberty Tax in Houston and got audited this year. I was going to go somewhere else but my wife convinced me otherwise so I said ok I'll give another chance so we went in today and the tax preparer Amanda ** help me by taking a look at my last year taxes and by answering all my questions to the best of her knowledge and she even kept my 5 kids occupied while she was helping me with my taxes. I would recommend her to anyone I know. She did an amazing job. Thank you Amanda ** for a job well done.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015

    My husband filed his taxes there and they said there is no hidden fees. When his return came they kept his state refund and said that was part of their charges to do his taxes after they charged him once already.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2015

    Very very upset with Liberty Tax! They charged us $269.00. They had it for one day and called us and said it was done. What do you charge two hundred dollars an hour. It is definitely a rip off. Was asked if my husband was a veteran because it's a discount for that. Well guess what, no discount. He is a veteran. Can promise won't go back. The fees are out of this world.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2015

    I filed at Liberty Tax in Glendale AZ on Indian School Road and they robbed me. The person at the desk had no clue what he was doing and actually fell asleep at the desk while doing my taxes! WTF bruh!! Out of all the taxes that got taken out this year they only gave me 450$ back and gave me a prep fee of 280$... I am never using Liberty Tax again!

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2015

    I called Liberty Tax Service to see how much they charged to prepare a return. They said 150.00-250.00 depending on the return. We went the next day to do our taxes. They refused to provide us with copies of our return and refused to tell us how much they charged. We called back SEVERAL times to get the information. Finally he said that we were charged 500.00 for the return! Well yesterday we were finally able to pick up our copies and they charged over 700.00 for the return!!! I am OUTRAGED!!! I filed a complaint with the BBB and also filed a formal complaint with the IRS under form 14157. I will also be contacting a small claims lawyer and I also filed a complaint with the corporate office. This should be ILLEGAL!

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2015

    Liberty Tax Services, located @ 1912 SOUTH CANNON BLVD, KANNAPOLIS NC 28083 not only VIOLATED my rights by giving some of my Tax information, lied about the date they submitted my Tax return, they FORGED my signature and initials to another Tax return they prepared after the original Tax return they prepared while I was present. I have contacted Liberty Tax Services corporate office 1-800-790-3863 IRS Advocate Assistance 1-877-275-8271. Sincerely, VIOLATED TAX PAYER :(

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015

    Went into liberty taxes in Anderson California and the lady I worked with was very unprofessional. First her boyfriend, I'm guessing, came in twice to interrupt the process that was already taking a while to give her items. He was covered in White Pride tattoos and racist tattoos all over his body. Second I had to Prove that my son who has lived with me for his entire life (I'm a single mom) had lived with me the year prior. He is six and doesn't receive any mail. I brought in doctor records and still didn't work. Left to try to find something with his and my name on it and couldn't calls back to there and they didn't have a response to why he had to have that. Went back to get my paper work and the lady took a copy of my social security card and driver license and kept a copy of them and refused to give me back the paper!

    Worse experience EVER. I should have never went back because the prior year In Portland Oregon I had a horrible experience as well. They wrote on my first check and my bank wouldn't except it and the. Requested not to write on the second one because it's hard for anybody to cash it and they did it anyways. The guy stated that that's their ID for the check cashing place next door and they get credit for referring a person over there. The check cashing place took $100.00 out of your taxes for cashing over there. Then the guy was so rude when tried to talk to him and was very condescending. Never go to Liberty.

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    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2015

    On 1-21-2015 I had filled my taxes at 1126 W Wilson. A agent name ** also filled under another name ** is doing fraudulent there. She or this person had took 1000 actual out my account. I tried to get in contact with her she no longer work there!!! So I call the IRS......

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    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2015

    967 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square - On Tuesday evening I came to this place as a walk in, in order to adjust my taxes that were already filed a week and a half before. I had the request to change my status from single to head of household. When I arrived at this location I had an interaction with ** , who was cordial at first but then quickly changed. She and her receptionist told me to fill out a form asking for my basic information such as name, address, etc. and she told me where to sign.

    After doing this, she then told me that she had to get something to eat to go on her break so she is prepared for us when she comes back so she is not sluggish and making mistakes. Okay no problem, she says this will just take from 15 to 30 minutes and she will be back. After about an hour she was not back and I went back home. When I returned home I called the assistant and requested an appointment for 12 noon. When I arrived Wednesday at that time, only myself and two other people were waiting. She was speaking to numerous people on the phone and I was not called until 12:20 (again I was only one of three people). She called me and went through my files from yesterday and pretended like what happened yesterday with her being very late never happened and didn't acknowledge it or apologize.

    What she did talk about was how I came on a crazy day and how busy Wednesdays are and she is moving about constantly. Stated she is glad how this is once a year only she has to deal with this. She told me days like Tuesday and Thursday are great days and when I reminded her I came on a Tuesday the day before and how I waited a while for her, no word of apology came out her mouth, she simply just said I was a walk in and appointments are best. She then worked on [my] the figures for my re-adjustment and wrote a piece of paper what my figures would be for federal and state and then gave me her business card. I had told her previously my return arrives Thursday morning (the next day) to my bank and she told me after the refund arrives she can only just take my word for it and to call her the next day and then come in with proof that the person I am claiming is my dependent and then I should pay then.

    When I called the assistant's number I am told by her that "** is not in the office" and asks me if I want to make an appointment for Monday. I say “no thanks” and realizing I don’t want to deal with this experience anymore. So I decide to go in and ask for my Form 1040 Individual Income Tax Return. When I walk in without even greeting me she is halfway standing up on the phone and screams out "Do you have an appointment?" "I am on a conference call, come back tomorrow”. I tell the receptionist who is looking caught off guard by how she is acting and tell her all I came for is my form 1040 document and nothing else. While ** is on the phone, the receptionist goes under the desk and is taking out of the folder and ** snatches it from her and says “in order to get my form back I have to be taken out of the system first” and she isn't gonna give me back my documents.

    I tell her she is not allowed to do that and all I asked for is to get my stuff and that is it and she tells me she is gonna call the police now. I tell her how nasty she has been acting this entire time and she tells me "You’re the one who took a couple weeks to realize you had a child you had to claim". Bringing up something that is not her business. ** then told me that I came in when the place was closed. When I walked in it was 8:30 and she said “well, the lights were off, we are closed” and I told her the business is supposed to close at 9 pm, not when she feels like it.

    When I am not leaving yet she tells her assistant to walk over since she is on the phone and call the police and tell them to come. I tell her “it’s okay, you can tell them to come, I’m still waiting for my documents” and ** says the police won’t get involved in an issue of “claim” and will only tell me to leave and believe her because "I am a tax professional". When I say to her “it’s all about you huh?” She says “yes right now it is.” Yes, ** was doing all of this while on the phone with someone in her "conference call”. Or more like she is talking to friends or her boyfriend while pretending it’s business. As I was leaving she screamed out to me I'm never getting my form back and pointed to the assistant telling her to close the door.

    When I came up to the place I just rushed and did not bring my phone with me so I could not report this myself to the police automatically. I have already reported her for employee misconduct and holding on to documents that do not belong to her without approval towards the IRS. If you ask around, I can promise you I am not the only person who has had a bad experience with Ms. ** at this place. Her cell phone number is ** .

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2015

    I went to Liberty Tax in Winter Haven FL. The lady did my taxes. It took 15 mins then all said and done. I'll get back 1159. I said, "That's not right" then said "Sorry it's 1618." Got my refund it's 1159.05. I called 5 times - they didn't return my call. I went up there. They said they charged me 458.95 to do my taxes.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2015

    I and several of my friends and family members need assistance with payment discrepancies with the office that prepared our tax returns. The fees are not disclosed until we signed the contract and they are very high. Ranging between $400 to $900 for simple returns. My niece for example was charged about $450 to prepare her tax return reflecting a return of about $4300. When she went to get her check they gave her a check for $3000 and told her that the additional payment was for a loan she received. She NEVER got a loan.

    Then the manager "Cindy" told her it was for additional work required to put her return thru but it had already been filed. She then informed her that there was nothing my niece could do but cash the check as the IRS would not accept an amended tax return from another company and Liberty was done with it. They offered no explanation as to why Liberty took more money after they had already charged and filed her return. The money was taken from her return in addition to the agreed upon charge and with no explanation.

    In my case my return was rejected. Again the manager "Cindy" said it was because I did not give them the correct social security numbers. I gave them our social security cards! Then she said I needed to fill out a form for the denied EIC. I came into the office and signed the form. Two days later I called for a status update and "Cindy" informed me that it had been rejected because of the denied EIC again. The fact is that when they had me come into the office to sign the form they NEVER sent it. They misspelled my son's name, input the wrong information and failed to resend my return. I went to the office and asked for my W2's and told her that I did not want them to resend my return and that I was going to H&R Block as I always had.

    H&R Block did not return and found an additional $2200 over what Liberty did. But "Cindy" still resent my return and cost me the additional money on my return. I asked her office why after I clearly stated that I did not feel confident in Liberty any longer since they mishandled my return and lied about it. I was told that it was because I authorized it in writing and she was going to get paid whether I did or not. Where do I file a complaint in addition to my complaint with the IRS and the state Attorney General's office?

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2015

    This happened to my daughter and her husband. Liberty $600.00 filing; H&R $100.00 refilling fee; $1000.00 mistake on Liberty Tax. They did return $200.00 of their fees, but still gets to keep $400.00 for nothing (so not right). Might think about seeing a lawyer over this matter, because believe me if we made that big of a mistake, they would be on you like a duck on a June bug. The kids are getting back from H&R $900.00 refunds.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2015

    My husband filed his 2015 tax return on 2/8/15. On 2/10/15 he applied for a loan and was approved. He was told to go to Liberty Tax within next four hours. When we arrived they had no idea what we were talking about or that they offer a loan. They have been rude. We've been waiting over 8 hours with no help whatsoever telling us 15 min that they're not going to bug the corporate office about how much longer will it be. Very very rude. The entire staff was rude and mind you they charged 500 to file my return. Do not recommend.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2015

    I felt scammed when I had my tax return done. I was not told there was a fee per form. Originally, my simple tax forms added up to be over $600. I was shocked. I should have been warned on how many forms & cost per form. He proceeded to "call his boss" to see if he could get me a discount. I was allowed the discount which made me break even w/ my refund & what I had to pay them. I was hoping to save money by not re using my accountant this year. Joke was on me. I paid my accountant $150 to do my 2013 taxes containing same forms. I paid $389 to Liberty Tax Service. I am very upset.

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2015

    We went to them because we needed to get an advance on our tax refund right away. We were charged $39.95 by the bank they deal with and $355.00 to file taxes with them. We did get the $50.00 so really the charge was $305.00. Well needless to say we were denied the $550.00 advance, Why? Who knows and they keep the fee charged for nothing. We were duped into thinking we would get the refund in advance. So now waiting for the refund to be deposited into their bank and we get a paper check for the remainder amount. NEVER EVER GO THERE!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2015

    Went there and received a quote for $100-150.00. Was there over 3 hours and they charged me $700.00. Was very surprised it was that much. I don't recommend this company at all.

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2015

    First and foremost, we were charged 415.00 for a regular, electronic return of which, the only explanation we received was "well, you had 9 w2s and we charge for everything that had to be input into the system." I asked for further explanation and was only told they didn't Have any explanation of fees other than that! We did receive the $50 for filing with them that day (which, in my opinion, is a scheme to get you in the door, then hit you with the outrageous fees!). As if we are not poor enough!

    Secondly, we referred a friend, of which we were to receive $50 bonus for doing so. We were to receive that a week later. Our friend started her taxes, but did not have all of her W2s, so decided to come back the next evening, after she received them in the mail. The Manager, who started her taxes on the first day, had offered her a deep discount, in order for her to receive some kind of refund, but she declined. She filed her taxes the following day (I was with her), with a different individual. This individual did not know how to delete the discount, so he tried to get in touch with the Manager, who originally started the return, to no avail. He decided to file the taxes "as is", gave my friend her $50 filing bonus and told me that our $50 bonus should come in by the following Friday. He also told me "not to be mad at him if it did not go through!"

    Since that time, I have followed up several times to see where our bonus is, with no answer and that they would "check into it and get back with me". Only today, I called again, only to find (per the Manager who originally started my friend's taxes) that we would NOT be getting a bonus because they didn't make any money off it, due to the deep discount! I explained the Manager that this is NOT our fault because we acted on good faith and they should eat the charge because it was Their mistake!! She told me that Corporate would not allow it. When asked for Corporate's number, she just apologized and gave me the "customer service" bs that I know only TOO well from my many years as a Customer Service Rep! I informed her, I was contacting the IRS about this and hung up! I am LIVID!!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2015

    This was the first time I have used Liberty Tax and it will be the last. At no point did they tell me there was going to be a fee let alone it was going to be a $350 fee plus a $40 handling and on top of that they spelled my son's name wrong... it was a simple form not a long form. They took almost $400 away from my son. I'm a single dad there's no reason for them to take that much. It is unacceptable.

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2015

    So I decided to take a 10 weeks course at Liberty Tax in South Scranton, Pennsylvania and that office has the most unprofessional staff ever. The instructor Amy is super awkward and rude. She does not like to be bothered at all and does not train anyone correctly. The owner named Joe is very rude and does not like to be bothered either. These people throw you on the computer to start working there and then when you have questions or need help with a tax return they look at you as if you're stupid for not knowing the answer. Like hello this is something totally new!! You cant expect the employees to know everything and not make an effort to teach them correctly. There is so much gossip in that office that it gets in the way of the professional work. Amy the manager is so shady and a huge gossiper she has a problem with everyone in that office. Don't go there for courses people please!! Unless you want to work with miserable unprofessional people..

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2015

    My refund was 640. Their service charge was 447. That's too much. Over half.

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