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      Nice for extra income, but not enough to pay the bills. - Tax Preparer H&R Block Employee Review

      3.0
      Jun 6, 2011
      Tax preparer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      First hand and in-depth exposure to new IRS rules. Great people in my office to work with. Meet new people, clients, and keep my returning clients. Close to where I live. Keeps me up to date to get my own taxes done as well as my client's taxes.

      Cons

      I need to stick with the business year round in order to properly keep up with things, but still every year when tax season ends I am laid off again. My hourly income has actually gone down throughout the years due to them claiming different pay scales. Classes that are cheap but I still am required to pay for in order to start a new tax season.

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      5.0
      Jun 22, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great work during tax season

      Cons

      Not available year round for most employees

      3.0
      Jun 23, 2026
      Senior tax analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexible availability. Path for promotion is obvious and quantified.

      Cons

      Bonus/commission it is based on level and sales so is low in states without a state tax form. Hourly wage comes out of bonus. Pressure to sell items that don't add to your commission. They push customer surveys but you can be penalized if someone complains about the company, price, amount of emails etc even though you have no control. Some employees are frustratingly low quality and you will spend time helping or fixing their mistakes time that works against your commission. You are expected to answer phones, make appointments, scan, print, take money, help new comers all while maximizing returns. If you take over someone's client and find a mistake you are expected to work against your commission to file amendments peace of mind claims etc.

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