Good while the getting is good - Manager H&R Block Employee Review

3.0
Jul 28, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are good. Pay is good in the right positions. Remote work is available, but they have a beautiful buildling in downtown KC that includes parking. Modern, clean work environment.

Cons

Honestly, this company has a layoff cycle. After every tax season, associates worry if they will be laid off if the company had a bad year. Even if they have a good year, they layoff people. Be cautious if you're over 50. There's also a work/life balance issue. This is not a 40-hour a week job. You work every day. There's no set vacation so you take what you want with manager approval. This is a con as you never take as much vacation as you could and you end up with nothing if you leave.

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5.0
Jun 28, 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
Jul 6, 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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