Good for a seasonal job - Tax Specialist III H&R Block Employee Review

4.0
Sep 8, 2013
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Pros

Very flexible with your schedule, lots of online courses to keep you up to speed or to learn something new about taxes. Everyone is very helpful in helping you succeed.

Cons

Seasonal, few hours scheduled unless you have a lot of clients, low base pay, bonus is after subtracting what you already got paid, so it takes awhile to see any bonus, if any. One needs to have higher goals and bring in more customers every year. You can't rely on just walk-ins.

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5.0
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Pros

Loved the people I worked with and the environment.

Cons

Tax pros were overly stressed and it made my job more difficult.

4.0
Jul 6, 2026
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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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