H&R Block reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(7,083 total reviews)

Curtis Campbell

71% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

H&R Block has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 7,083 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The H&R Block employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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7K reviews
4.0
Jan 8, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great training and opportunities to learn Relatively easy entry Flexible schedules Good place to get started You learn a lot about preparing taxes and it helps you as well as the clients. Smaller accounting firms may consider hiring you after you've gained some experience.

Cons

Low pay Difficult to get any bonus Inconsistent management among the different locations Short work period A lot depends on which office you work for, and more importantly, the office manager you end up with. Your experience can be great or horrible so you should look for a good office. Also, the work is seasonal so after April 15th you'll be out of a job. Very few new tax preparers can stay on to work off season.

2.0
Dec 29, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

amazing education oppertunity. compensation increases with time garenteed.

Cons

totem pole system of management. Employees where at each others throats. No help from management.

5.0
Nov 17, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

H & R Block is good for people who like to learn challenging new things. There is always a new tax law to learn and there are always clients who come in with an unique situation. H & R Block provides advancement opportunities through continuing education and by testing. The commissions can be lucrative if you get yourself a lot of clients.

Cons

The job only last from January to April, unless you are a Senior Tax preparer, then you can work all year round. During the off season, the hours are part time.

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