Great people, questionable management. - Mtl H&R Block Employee Review

2.0
Dec 30, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Some of the nicest people I've met have worked there. Overtime available, when not on salary. Easy job, when not being badgered by higher ups to do repetative meetings. Always hiring, during tax season. Nice bonus, *IF* company makes regional goals. Flexible schedule, most of the time. This job is considered a paid Side hussle, depending on your manager this is a huge plus as they will work with you.

Cons

The worst people I know also work here as management. LONG hours. Never enough Clerical Administrators. Low/non competitive pay to draw in individuals from rural areas looking to work. You will work yourself to burnout if on salary. VERY repetative meetings. Daily+Weekly, Always the same message. Told would be working summer service, been on payroll as summer service for entire summer did not work one day. Short season of work (generally November to April as Tax Pro, October to April as MTL/ATL, January(sometimes February) as CSP. Thrown into thick of things and often told to 'figure it out' when request for more information is made. If company does not make regional goals, no one receives a bonus regardless of how hard they work. Very High Stress the closer to April it gets. Flexible schedule is main marketing point - however your manager will request you open up your time repeatedly. If willing to work hard, plenty of room to shoot up the corporate ladder quick. (csp ->atl -> mtl within a years time.)

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5.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

I could go on and on with an endless list of pros working for H&R Block but I list a few that stands out: 1. Management (Both in-office and district-wide) want to support your ability to build a book of business. Before the end of January, I was transferred to high traffic offices with better new-client potential. 2. Most senior and more experienced tax pros are willing to help and supervise you. 3. A great first job in a professional setting (Especially for someone who did not have the opportunity to do an internship). 4. Job helps you develop tax expertise as well as giving you call center, data entry, upselling, client service and financial advising experience. 5. If it's not your first tax season with the firm, you are eligible for an end of season commission (Depending on amount of revenue you brought to the company) in addition to the base pay you recieve as pay for weeks and hours worked.

Cons

It's seasonal. You are not eligible for a potential end of season commission if it's your first tax season. You also have to reapply before training begins again around 4th quarter of calender year (Although bear in mind this is due to the continuing education requiremnts of the tax preperation/ tax advisory field in general).

4.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
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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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