Tax Preparer - Seasonal Tax Preparer H&R Block Employee Review

2.0
Sep 19, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Great commission potential. Very inexpensive continuing education. Seasonal work. Flexible hours. Good opportunity if you are good at doing taxes and retaining your clients.

Cons

H&R Block is VERY expensive compared to the competition. It is very difficult to retain clients because most clients are appalled at how expensive a tax return is.

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Pros

H&R Block provides thorough training, and employees should expect to study continuously throughout the season. The training is valuable and helps build a strong understanding of tax preparation. There are opportunities to "level up," and advancing through the certification levels can lead to higher pay over time. Management is approachable and readily available when assistance is needed.

Cons

The position is seasonal, and the starting pay is $12 per hour. During peak tax season, employees may work very long hours—sometimes up to 10 hours a day, 6 to 7 days a week—which can be physically and mentally exhausting. In my first month, I also found that some of the staff were not especially welcoming, which made the initial adjustment more challenging.

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