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

2.0
Aug 14, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible work hours during tax season. Tax classes offered through HR Block are some of the best out there.

Cons

Poor pay. Pay is based on a matrix between a set hourly rate and earnings per return. My hourly rate was dropped and was making less than the Secretary. Not worth the minimum wage pay for all the classes (18 hours of continuing education) you have to take every year and the liability you take on with the IRS. You are better off flipping hamburgers for same pay without all the responsibility.

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Cons

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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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