Sexton's Tax Services, Inc.

Sexton's Tax Services, Inc.

Reviews Summary

Overwhelmingly positive with 5-star ratings dominating. Customers praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff, excellent service, and fair pricing, with many loyal clients for 15+ years. A few complaints mention long waits, higher costs after relocation, and occasional rudeness. The family-owned business is highly trusted, with many generations of families using their services. Most reviewers strongly recommend Sexton's for tax preparation.

About This Listing

Tax Preparation
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
State-Specific Experience

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Documentation Bring your most recent tax returns, income details, and any financial concerns
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Features

Tax Preparation
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
State-Specific Experience

Contact Information

Address

3319 Washington Ave

Evansville, Indiana 47714

Customer Reviews

Been going to Sexton?s for 27 years and they are the best around. My husband and I recommend them to everybody. We will never change unless they close down and I pray they never do.

I've been going there a long time. They used to be less expensive than other places before they moved to New address. $100.00 now. Unless that IS cheaper than other?

Charlene was very warm and kind! She not only did my taxes efficiently, but she gave future advice as well. Totally worth it!

We have been with Sexton for many years. They do an awesome job.

I've been going to Sexton since I have had my first job,when I was 14 ,almost all my whole family goes there.

Hi, I have only been going there for maybe 8-10yrs never had a bad experience. At the old place might have had to wait couple hours, but it?s tax time and they are knowledgeable and way cheaper than ??,. So I recommend Sexton?s?s, have never done me wrong. And one time when preparer made mistake we reminded about a credit, person acknowledge and corrected. They are Good People and excellent Tax Preparers

I have used Sexons for 4 years now, recommended through a co worker. They are very budget friendly, fast, effective, professional, wonderful people. There is no appointments but longest wait I've ever had was 30 minutes. They have a text service so you can leave and come back during your weight time. Always friendly,joking and personable family run business. I recommend to anyone needing a tax service or wanting to make a change from their current spot.

Sextons Tax Service is like no other tax preparation agency. Nikki, Charlene and Donavan are incredible to work with and super knowledgeable in any tax scenarios. I have been having them do my taxes for many years and always a great experience. Plus they will listen and take the time to guide you through anything you ask that you may not understand of the tax returns. Their text application of letting you know when to come back to have your returns prepared is great. Check in with documents and get a text b

My Coworker has been trying to call them all week to get some info from them. Their phone goes straight to a message saying they are only available on Thursdays from 10-12, so she tried to call at that time and their phone went to the same message. I haven't done business with them but from this experience I see her going through I never will.

I don?t see my recent review..I dont recommend anyone to come here?like I said in my first review..family of clowns who don?t admit when they make mistakes. Take ownership like adults?instead of telling people they can leave after waiting there for over 2 hours. Anyone feel free to look me up on Messenger, I?ll be glad to go into detail what happened to ?me??They could care less when they have people still coming to them for services..until WE ALL Find a DIFFERENT TAX company?then they will care!!

I went thru them last year because of their good prices and it was just ok. They are quick but kind of rushed and not very friendly just more of the vibe of just wanting to hurry thru the day. They accept walk ins but are not prepared for being busy very unorganized and hectic. The woman sitting in the office in the side office doing people's paperwork after signing in was very rude and demanding to the man giving out the paperwork in front of customers when it seemed he was clearly working harder while she

My family has been going to Sextons for years! I?ve never known the staff to be anything but pleasant and courteous! They go above and beyond to ensure the return is done correctly. I can?t imagine a lady who refers to her clients as sweetly and baby doll would ever throw a phone at someone!

Wonderful, personable, and passionate about getting the job done correctly and helping you understand the process. The HEAD HONCHO (NIKKI) Is God driven and knows her stuff. Everyone needs to use Sexton Tax Service . You will surely go back year after year Thank you Nikki PS. and she will tell you how to get more money back next year .. I personally tell everyone that they need to go there to get it done right Walk ins welcome .

Sextons Tax Service is the best in the business in my opinion. I have been going to them for over 20 years and they are a true asset to the city of Evansville. I even just drop in and have to ask Charlene for advice and she is very patient and takes what ever time to explain to you any question you might have. Nikki, Donovan and Charlene, thank you for your professionalism and always a pleasure to see and talk with you all. Great job Nikki and Team. Hope you all stay in Evansville and serve this community

I've been going to sextons since my teens and I'm in my 50s now never had anything but great service. They go above and beyond for their clients including my numerous family and friends. I highly recommend this business.

The owner is rude. My husband and I had our taxes done here in 2019 and the daughter was very pleasant so we said we would be back in 2020. This time we had the owner file for us and she was not very nice. Her interaction with us was rude and rushed. She had an attitude because my husbands employer failed to provide him with a correct W2 (something we can?t help and were not aware of) instead of taking the time to educate us and tell us exactly what we needed the W2 to say she put our papers to the side and

Nikki Sexton Tax Service has been doing our taxes for 39 years. Have always been happy and completely satisfied with their work. GREAT !!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

Our family has gone here for over 25 years. They are all always knowledgeable and we couldn't imagine going anywhere else. We once had a problem and I called and it was taken care of within hours. Love all of them.

I?ve been going to Nikki to have my taxes done for the last 21 years every year I have proper paperwork to give her if I don?t she politely tells me what I need and asked me to go get it when I come back she brings me right in. I?ve never had an issue out of her or her company they have all been great, and treat us like family! I?ll go to her until she decides to give it up.

Would give a 0 star if possible . Office is hot ,and dirty. Staff is rude and condescending. I was 2nd in line. To be served. And was pushed back to 5th. What should have been a 1 hour meeting ended up being well over 2 hours. When I questioned them about the unfair treatment they were dismissive.They really don't care

We have been going to Sextons for 20 years and send everyone we know to them as we think they are amazing people who do a wonderful job!

They have done a wonderful job for us for years, including getting us out of paying the fine for no health insurance years ago. Very friendly people, easy to have conversations with

We did our taxes there in Feb 9th. The first week of March we found out from the state and IRS that our taxes hadn't been filed yet!! We called sextons they said they've sent them out and they did nothing wrong but would check into Next day I called the IRS they received my tax forms that morning!!! Now it's the end of April no tax returns yet called IRS and state sextons put in the wrong home address for us now we have to jump through hoops to get our address fixed to get our refunds!! Even though our

I live in Oregon now. I only wish, Sextons were here. They are the best tax service I've ever been with. I've been with quite a few others and no one compares.

Drove 1 hr because message and website says they are open on Tuesdays only. Got here, nobody here and a note on the door with the different hours. Change your message, update your hours

TOPS!!!! after my move with house sales and three state taxes etc, I needed help with my taxes. Fast and easy and saved me a ton!!! I recommend to everyone now. EVERYONE.

I've been going to Sexton's for years and couldn't imagine going any place else. This is a family owned business that is very knowledgeable, friendly, trustworthy and has great pricing!!

I have been going to sextons since I have been a teenager. They are very knowledgeable and very helpful. Their prices are also one of the best in town.

I had been going to Sexton's for years moved out town but cause I moved out I am coming back to Sexton's to have my taxes done. I proud to go Sexton's. Thank you Nikki I am coming back this year hope to make it there today

Excellent and quick service. My wife and I have been going there for 10 years. Prices are reasonable and the staff is amiable.

I have been with Sectons tax service for years and my children are also. Very reasonable and respectful, I would not go anywhere else for my taxes.

I've been going to Sexton's for years. They always do a great job and are very friendly

Me and my family have been using Sexton's for a very long time and we are always satisfied

Very rude entry. Act like you are trash.tell you 1 thing then change story. Will be last time after 20 years I come here.

Very sweet people did a great job for me will I go back again yes they love the lord Amem

Thank you for going above and beyond for us! Would recommend to anyone needing taxes done or help! Again I really appreciate you contacting me!

I love this tax place they are friendly and nice they have been like this since i started going to them in 2005 best tax service..

Fast, accurate and very reasonable. These ladies, mother/daughter team, are both super nice and helpful.

Ive been going here for years and very friendly and never have a problem. Very reasonable prices.

Best tax place ever!! Always saving me money and so kind! Love the family atmosphere!

best tax service and best people in town ,been with them for 30 years. you can't beat them!!!!

Been knowing them for year an going to them since they opened, their very friendly & care about you an getting your tax return to you

Fast, easy and actually no relation. I was shocked at how painless they made filing my taxes.

Very professional, fast and trustworthy. Love this family and you will too.

Awesome service, been using them for over 15 years!

Nikki, the owner staunch unbendable, like them till the staff secretary, met and tried to berate me in parking lot, after I told a staff employee I would no longer use them, as they wouldn't sit with you, to do my taxes, but met me at door without face masks...

What a great experience!! Will definitely use them again

Been coming here for 20+ years. Awesome family business.

Very please with our service and staff are so very nice.

This is the best place ever courteous and well-informed and treat you right

They do me right every year, won't go to anyone else.

Amazing, friendly staff! Highly recommend!

Because their services cheap they're very friendly people and they go above and beyond to help out people.

I've been going to this tax service for years and they always find ways to save me money

Always friendly. Always thorough. Love it.

Wonderful service. Very helpful advice.

I will go here every year for now on!

They are the best in town!

Very friendly and good people

They don't set appointments

I Love Saxton tax service

Always friendly, professional, and reliable.

Quick easy in and out

It was great and fast.

Best tax preparer ever

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