3 year no competition clause - Tax Preparer H&R Block Employee Review

1.0
Jan 4, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Friendly. Easy. Good training. Nice offices.

Cons

If you want a career in accounting this job will ban you for the current year and the next two from touching accounting or sue you from $1,000-$10,000 per partial tax season. All for maybe 4 months of work for $14/hr. Really no raises for leveling up to harder returns.

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5.0
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Pros

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

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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