Great training program – Dying industry - Tax Associate H&R Block Employee Review

2.0
Dec 1, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They have a thorough and comprehensive training program that seems to be able to prepare just about anyone to prepare taxes. Flexible hours, office can be fun if you get assigned to the right one. Too bad the home tax software is so easy to use that most people are doing their own taxes now (good for taxpayers, not so good for paid tax preparers).

Cons

Training program and progression system seems to be too rigid – does not consider past experience / education very much when you begin with company. If you return to work for them over multiple seasons and build a solid client base, you might get paid well; however, if you leave the area and your client base, you have to start from square one again (and pay at square one is ridiculously low).

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5.0
May 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you get in the right office you can have amazing coworkers and can learn so much. You can gain a ton of experience and knowledge if you are willing to work and collaborate with other preparers. Training is robust and is there for you to utilize and work your way up to higher salary. The potential to earn a full years salary working for half the year once trained up to a higher level and build your book of business.

Cons

Communication is often not the best and in the offseason you are off boarded or get reduced salary and only work a day or two a week

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