Skip them - Seasonal Tax Preparer H&R Block Employee Review

1.0
Mar 9, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Helping people on a daily basis and access to learning material on a variety tax issues.

Cons

The pay and total income package is far less than even work at a small local firm. Individuals with a retail background are favored for all levels of management positions throughout the firm over individuals with tax preparation experience. Therefore management has little to NO experience preparing tax returns, dealing with clients, or the IRS. Their lack of experience does not keep them from offering suggestions and/or demands on staff that are not helpful to the client, the tax preparer, or the firm.

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Great coworkers and enjoy helping clients

Cons

Long hours, especially at the end of tax season

3.0
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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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