Respectable line of work - Tax Specialist H&R Block Employee Review

4.0
17 May 2014
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Pros

It is not manual labor, great company support network. It is fun helping clients and get thanked for your knowledge and services. Motivating incentive payments. can do your homework when its not busy and your manager is not picky.

Cons

very low base pay, very scarce opportunity for advancement. Most positions are seasonal. and of course, along with that, no benefits. And job satisfaction will have a lot to do with how you are managed, good vs. bad manager.

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5.0
28 June 2026
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Pros

Loved my team, great skill to have and career adavancement.

Cons

Hectic routine, difficult client can cause a lot of issues.

5.0
6 July 2026
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Pros

I could go on and on with an endless list of pros working for H&R Block but I list a few that stands out: 1. Management (Both in-office and district-wide) want to support your ability to build a book of business. Before the end of January, I was transferred to high traffic offices with better new-client potential. 2. Most senior and more experienced tax pros are willing to help and supervise you. 3. A great first job in a professional setting (Especially for someone who did not have the opportunity to do an internship). 4. Job helps you develop tax expertise as well as giving you call center, data entry, upselling, client service and financial advising experience. 5. If it's not your first tax season with the firm, you are eligible for an end of season commission (Depending on amount of revenue you brought to the company) in addition to the base pay you recieve as pay for weeks and hours worked.

Cons

It's seasonal. You are not eligible for a potential end of season commission if it's your first tax season. You also have to reapply before training begins again around 4th quarter of calender year (Although bear in mind this is due to the continuing education requiremnts of the tax preperation/ tax advisory field in general).

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