Salem, Smith, Register & Knott
“Where everyone is polite and kind, the folks at Salem Smith Register and Knott are the best of the best.”
Best Tax Preparation Services in New Bern, NC
10 companies listed · 5 in New Bern · 2 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Fastax
“I brought her a jumbled mess, and she was quick to get it sorted out and show me that I was in great care.”
Hudson Pope
“I have a quite diverse and unorganized account and Pam Pope and her associates have never let me down.”
Emerald Coast Bookkeeping
“Jessica is an educator at heart and has slowly taught me so much regarding how to better understand the financial nuances of my specific business, basic accounting principles, and my accounting software.”
Hardison & Hardison, PA
“We have been blessed to be with Kim and Jerry for some 18 years and I wouldn't change a thing.”
Schlottman Tax Service
The 10 companies listed for New Bern, NC prepare and file tax returns for individuals and small businesses. What each says about its services and credentials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: New Bern, NC
Of the 10 companies we list here, 5 are in New Bern itself and 5 come from Jacksonville (4, 31 mi) and Trent Woods (1, 1 mi). 8 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 147 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the companies on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 1 offers remote or virtual consultations and 1 offers a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 8 of the companies on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book a consultation.
Why are tax preparers outside New Bern shown on this page?
5 of the 10 companies are located in New Bern. The others come from other towns within 35 mi. Since most returns are handled through a portal, what matters is whether the preparer files in your state. Distances are straight-line.
Professional
“I have done my taxes here for the past few years and she has been amazing and very helpful!!”
Katrina Carrington, CPA
“Getting my complex taxes taken care of for 2022 was made a lot easier with the help of this firm!”
Lanvermeier & Jarman
Caron's Service Co
“Caron's Service has been doing my taxes and the accounting for my company for several years now, and I couldn't be more pleased with their service.”
Why these companies made our list
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