Not on the inside what it looks like from the outside - Tax Preparer H&R Block Employee Review

2.0
Jan 26, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

No stress, no hassle to getting employed. Everything is at your fingertips and you don't actually have to know what you're doing. (I cringe at being called a tax specialist because I worked for them). They have a plan and you can advance though I use that word loosely.

Cons

The pay is dismal, the commissions are dismal (only growing to anything resembling a pittance after a few years), majority of work is seasonal.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Flexible availability. Path for promotion is obvious and quantified.

Cons

Bonus/commission it is based on level and sales so is low in states without a state tax form. Hourly wage comes out of bonus. Pressure to sell items that don't add to your commission. They push customer surveys but you can be penalized if someone complains about the company, price, amount of emails etc even though you have no control. Some employees are frustratingly low quality and you will spend time helping or fixing their mistakes time that works against your commission. You are expected to answer phones, make appointments, scan, print, take money, help new comers all while maximizing returns. If you take over someone's client and find a mistake you are expected to work against your commission to file amendments peace of mind claims etc.

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