Fantastic Experience, Challenging Environment - Tax Associate H&R Block Employee Review

5.0
25 Feb 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Came in as a PTP from the tax knowledge assessment and even though I was a first year, I was able to make commission. Also came in at an experience level 3 (on a 1-5 scale) so I had the opportunity to do harder returns.

Cons

Can't work on certifications during the tax season, even if the office is slow, but can take other classes online in compass.

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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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