Flexible Hours - Seasonal Tax Preparer H&R Block Employee Review

4.0
Jul 5, 2017
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Pros

Flexible schedule, easy to work around other jobs or family life. Autonomy in handling client issues. Great training and education opportunities.

Cons

No real advancement opportunities. Jobs are seasonal, and pre-season jobs pay slightly above minimum wage. Tax season pay is commission based, so slow hours and non-paying clients may negatively impact wages. Most of the current leadership does not have a tax background, so their focus on marketing and selling extra products does not sit well with tax preparers on the ground.

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Pros

Loved the people I worked with and the environment.

Cons

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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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