You pay minimum wage for me to do what again? - Tax Advisor II H&R Block Employee Review

2.0
15 Jan 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible hours and locations. Dignified environment, you wear a tie and work at a desk in a cubicle. Almost like a real job. OK training, and pretty good peer support. Managers generally friendly and fair.

Cons

For minimum wage you are expected to prepare tax returns for people and charge hefty fees. In addition they want you to upsell products (extended warranty, "identity protection"), and to market among family and friends. And the IRS can hold you personally responsible for errors and omissions. Worst case scenario? Irate customers, lawsuits, trouble with the government. Yeah. Or you could bag groceries for the same pay. Worst case scenario? you drop a bag on the floor, have to go fetch another carton of eggs.

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5.0
22 May 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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