Is H&R Block a good company to work for as a Tax Agent?

Tax Agent professionals working at H&R Block have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 1,192 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of H&R Block employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Tax Agent Jobs at H&R Block now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Tax Agent interview questions at H&R Block .

Does H&R Block pay Tax Agent employees well?

Tax Agent professionals rate their compensation and benefits at H&R Block with 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 1,192 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Tax Agent salaries at H&R Block.

How happy are Tax Agent professionals working at H&R Block?

68% of Tax Agent employees at H&R Block would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 6% in the past 12 months. Tax Agent professionals have also rated H&R Block with a 3.9 rating for work-life-balance, 4.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 3.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at H&R Block?

Tax Associate (683) , Tax Professional (442) , Tax Preparer (377) , Receptionist (275) , Seasonal Tax Preparer (234) , Tax Specialist (204) , CSP - Client Service Professional (202) , Front Desk Receptionist (200) , Associate Team Leader (167) , Customer Service Representative (152) , Client Service Professional (141) , FIRST YEAR TAX PROFESSIONAL (136) , Tax Consultant (124) , Office Manager (122) , Tax Advisor (91)

What are the pros of working at H&R Block according to real employee reviews?

"The hours are flexible; you say at the beginning of the season which days and times you can work." ((in 447 reviews)); "I don't know how they do it but working at H&R Block is genuinely enjoyable and I've met so many great people there." ((in 443 reviews)); "provide good training every year (from September to December) and enough taxation resources for employees." ((in 406 reviews)); "Very flexible schedules that allow you to share with your family and improve your education while earn extra money." ((in 201 reviews)); "Great coworkers and corporate kept you very in the know" ((in 195 reviews))

What are the cons of working at H&R Block according to real employee reviews?

"only that the Pay is low and client tax fees are too high even for simple taxes" ((in 858 reviews)); "No benefits besides PTO and lack of full" ((in 258 reviews)); "Poor management and severely understaffed" ((in 250 reviews)); "Low salary and the grow expectations are limited." ((in 133 reviews)); "No support from upper management or corporate headquarters, they will withhold office supplies like paper in order to save a buck." ((in 80 reviews))

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3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(1,192 total reviews)

Curtis Campbell

59% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Tax Agent employees have rated H&R Block with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,192 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Tax Agent professionals have a good working experience there. H&R Block is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Tax Agent professionals compared to other employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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1K reviews

5.0

May 26, 2026

Good learning environment but low pay and seasonal work

Tax preparer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work place, and you can learn a lot about taxes

Cons

pays 11 an hour +3% commission, and is seasonal

4.0

May 25, 2026

Great development opportunities in a nice work environment

Tax consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Room for development and growth * Nice environment to work in

Cons

* Full time Tax Consultant positions are unusual.

5.0

May 25, 2026

Valuable learning experience but stressful during busy season

Tax associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great learning experience during tax season with exposure to a wide variety of tax situations. Supportive coworkers, flexible scheduling options, and strong opportunities to improve tax preparation and client communication skills.

Cons

Busy season can be extremely stressful with long hours and high workload expectations. Performance metrics and back-to-back client interactions can sometimes feel overwhelming during peak filing deadlines.

H&R Block Response

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you gained valuable tax knowledge and had supportive coworkers. We also appreciate your feedback about busy season demands. We will be passing this on to leadership to improve the associate experience.

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