Seasonal employee - Seasonal Tax Preparer H&R Block Employee Review

3.0
3 June 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Very flexible work hours. Pay increases as years of service, and level of achievement increase.

Cons

Compensation is based on your level of achievement. Entry level pay is minimal. It has been decreasing year after year.

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5.0
28 June 2026
Recommend
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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.

4.0
6 July 2026
Recommend
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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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