Is H&R Block a good company to work for?

H&R Block has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 8,677 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at H&R Block to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about H&R Block have been left by employees working as Secretary , Project Manager and TAx Researcher .

Does H&R Block pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, H&R Block employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at H&R Block. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at H&R Block?

73% of H&R Block employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated H&R Block 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at H&R Block?

Tax Associate (681) , Tax Professional (441) , Tax Preparer (376) , Receptionist (275) , Seasonal Tax Preparer (234) , Tax Specialist (203) , CSP - Client Service Professional (201) , Front Desk Receptionist (200) , Associate Team Leader (167) , Customer Service Representative (150) , Client Service Professional (141) , FIRST YEAR TAX PROFESSIONAL (135) , Tax Consultant (124) , Office Manager (122) , Tax Advisor (90)

What are the pros of working at H&R Block according to real employee reviews?

"The hours are flexible; you say at the beginning of the season which days and times you can work." ((in 453 reviews)); "I don't know how they do it but working at H&R Block is genuinely enjoyable and I've met so many great people there." ((in 448 reviews)); "provide good training every year (from September to December) and enough taxation resources for employees." ((in 414 reviews)); "Very flexible schedules that allow you to share with your family and improve your education while earn extra money." ((in 219 reviews)); "Great coworkers and corporate kept you very in the know" ((in 188 reviews))

What are the cons of working at H&R Block according to real employee reviews?

"only that the Pay is low and client tax fees are too high even for simple taxes" ((in 873 reviews)); "Poor management and severely understaffed" ((in 262 reviews)); "No benefits besides PTO and lack of full" ((in 249 reviews)); "Low salary and the grow expectations are limited." ((in 139 reviews)); "No support from upper management or corporate headquarters, they will withhold office supplies like paper in order to save a buck." ((in 79 reviews))

What are employees saying about H&R Block layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about H&R Block layoffs and their outlook for job security at H&R Block in 2026.

What are the top reviewed H&R Block locations?

Kansas City , New York , San Diego , Chicago , Houston , Los Angeles , Dallas , Atlanta , Denver , Philadelphia , Phoenix , Orlando , Brooklyn , Las Vegas , Boston , Austin , Miami , Tampa , Saint Louis , Charlotte , Portland , San Francisco , Seattle , Washington , Jacksonville , Raleigh , San Antonio , Colorado Springs , Pittsburgh , Sacramento

H&R Block "training" Reviews

3.0

Nov 2, 2022

Was a good place to get tax training

Tax analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to move up within company.

Cons

Too often I felt like a salesman and not a tax expert

5.0

Oct 5, 2022

Would go back if it wasn't seasonal.

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work if seasonal is your preference. 10hr work day but it didn't seem like it when working with the right people.

Cons

less online training and more relisted in-person training. Our online training was nothing compared to the job day to day.

4.0

Oct 18, 2022

Involved

Master tax professional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Annual training and upkeep is not only supported but is required. Flexible schedules to suit your life/needs. Plenty of downtime in the summer/fall.

Cons

Long hours with a very fast paced environment during tax time, work-life balance definitely gets skewed for a time. The financial reward is worth it though.

5.0

Sep 27, 2022

Tax Pro

Full charge bookkeeper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

● Seriously, accurately and carefully help every client do their tax returns that whatever the client situation is simple or complex ● Attend tax training every year and improve my tax knowledge

Cons

Canadian tax policies are really complicated and I still need to keep learning new tax knowledge every year , then I can better help various types of clients

5.0

Oct 15, 2022

Great place to grow

Assistant team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice coworkers, good training, environment always keeps you on your feet

Cons

Management sometimes overbearing re: goals. Work/life balance is not always easy especially during peak, will need to understand you may need to put more hours in as the season reaches peak. Lots of room to grow.

4.0

Oct 26, 2022

Ok employer, low pay

Senior tax specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent tax training resources; interesting, challenging work

Cons

Have to sell Block financial products

4.0

Oct 7, 2022

Flexible schedule

Seasonal tax preparer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well training, flexible schedule, friendly management team

Cons

No benefits untill works at least 1000 hours

2.0

Nov 16, 2022

Ok place to start, but not to stay

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Online education Co-workers Training opportunities

Cons

This is actually a commission-based job. At the end of the season, based on one's level (test based, or EA, attorney, or CPA), your compensation is calculated based on your returns & add-on products, and your hourly rate (very low) is subtracted. If you've made more than you're hourly rate, you get paid that amount. There's a shortage of experienced preparers in the Boston area. As a result, there are very inexperienced associates hired. This leads to mistakes in returns, and added pressure on experienced preparers to support newbies (without compensation). Also - tax pros are expected to clean the offices and bathrooms!

3.0

Sep 29, 2022

Challenging

Seasonal tax preparer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Possibility to make top pay as quickly as you want

Cons

Lots of training to prepare for the season, which is unpaid

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Would go back if it wasn't seasonal.

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Tax Pro

Great place to grow

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Flexible schedule

Ok place to start, but not to stay

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