a great way to get into taxation - Tax Research Specialist - S H&R Block Employee Review

3.0
Sep 24, 2014
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Pros

You will have a very good understanding of individual tax law

Cons

The main tax associate promised that he would leave several of the best for off season work. He was saying that there is a possibility to keep as many as 20 of us. The reason why he was promising it is because April,15th was the busiest day and he did not want us to start looking for a job prior the end of the tax season

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Flexibility, career growth, compensation, and coworkers

Cons

Benefits, workload, and health care plan

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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