Block was a great place to work and learn taxes! - Seasonal Tax Preparer H&R Block Employee Review

5.0
May 27, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Management very supportive of tax pros. Flexible scheduling. Unlimited CPE at virtually no cost. Exposure to all types of personal return issues. As you progress up the ladder of competency, pay is very satisfactory.

Cons

No entity work. Not much in the way of quality control. Receptionists often schedule appointments. 2nd year associates could get COD and asset disposition return while the EA is doing 1040 EZ. Makes you feel unprofessional to be constantly asked to sell add on products to clients.

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5.0
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Pros

Great work during tax season

Cons

Not available year round for most employees

3.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible availability. Path for promotion is obvious and quantified.

Cons

Bonus/commission it is based on level and sales so is low in states without a state tax form. Hourly wage comes out of bonus. Pressure to sell items that don't add to your commission. They push customer surveys but you can be penalized if someone complains about the company, price, amount of emails etc even though you have no control. Some employees are frustratingly low quality and you will spend time helping or fixing their mistakes time that works against your commission. You are expected to answer phones, make appointments, scan, print, take money, help new comers all while maximizing returns. If you take over someone's client and find a mistake you are expected to work against your commission to file amendments peace of mind claims etc.

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