Not a bad seasonal job - Tax Associate H&R Block Employee Review

4.0
Aug 26, 2015
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Pros

I was at a location with good people, but I have heard from friends in smaller towns that sometimes workers are lazy and incompetent. I enjoyed working at Mattis ave. in Champaign-- there were plenty of experienced people who took the time to help less experienced people out. The training (3-4 months worth for a beginning tax associate) felt quite comprehensive, if you were to stick to simple forms. But I found myself working at much higher levels and having to do a lot of independent (but not unpaid) research on other state taxes and international taxes.

Cons

The first year isn't very profitable. The pay scale is minimum wage, with the promise that at the end of the season, you'll earn a bonus depending on how many clients and product sales you had. For the first year tax associate, it is basically impossible to earn a bonus. The upper management changes frequently for the Midwest region, so chain of command can be a bit confusing. Also, good customer service frequently relies on the receptionists to adequately communicate that there's been a drop-off, or a call came in for a particular tax pro, and sometimes it fails because most of them don't have any tax knowledge at all.

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5.0
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Pros

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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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