You'll make more working for McDonald's or Walmart - Tax Preparer H&R Block Employee Review

1.0
Sep 12, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Choice of hours and learn taxation You must study for many hours on your own time without pay. Management touts how great it is to collect unemployment - a benefit of the job!

Cons

The pay is horrible. Although you can train on your own time to prepare for mandatory continuing education, and to learn how their system works, there is no on the job training. You have to beg co-workers to help you.

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5.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

Loved my team, great skill to have and career adavancement.

Cons

Hectic routine, difficult client can cause a lot of issues.

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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