Good Seasonal Job - Tax Preparer H&R Block Employee Review

4.0
Oct 29, 2014
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Pros

Mostly nice customers. There is always something new to learn and it can be very challenging which is both a good and a bad thing at times. There can be flexibility with hours worked. There are ways to increase your salary by increasing your certification level or taking an IRS exam.

Cons

It's only seasonal, so income is limited for the year. There are a couple of peak times that can be a bit stressful, because the clients are anxious and also there are so many of them at once.

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5.0
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Pros

Loved the people I worked with and the environment.

Cons

Tax pros were overly stressed and it made my job more difficult.

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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