Tiered compensation - Tax Associate H&R Block Employee Review

2.0
5 Nov 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You make minimum wage but your pay increases by cents each year plus comission. It’s great for starting experience doing returns

Cons

Commission is based on how many returns you do and by selling add ons and client retention. However, you have to fight to get clients if you are a new associate because all the seasoned associates get first pick

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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