Enrolled Agent - Enrolled Agent/Master Tax Advisor H&R Block Employee Review

3.0
Oct 24, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Great entry point for learning tax preparation. Awesome work environment, if you have the right mix of employees. Excellent training and unlimited courses

Cons

Direction of company changed. Focus was placed on marketing , and not tax preparation. District managers and office managers were hired to do marketing, and not required to have tax knowledge. More responsibility was place on senior preparers. Time was taken away from senior preparers clients due to "managing" other preparers. Due to drop in clients nationwide, the compensation plan was altered to benefit the company and limited the amount preparers can earn.

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Cons

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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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