Tax preparer - Anonymous employee H&R Block Employee Review

3.0
Aug 24, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

H R Block offers extensive training. It begins with a basic tax class that includes both lectures and hands on training. Once an individual passes the Basic Tax Prep Class, they can interview for a position at Block. Passing the course is not a guarantee of employment. After being hired, you will need to tax classes each successive that you wish to return so that you increase your tax knowledge, but also to try to stay up to date with the tax law changes.

Cons

The pay could be better, but there are ways to try to increase it over time. It is a seasonal job for which you need to re-apply ever year.

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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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