Seasonal Tax Pro: Expert Returns & Client Savings

H&R Block, Inc.; Breese (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking a seasonal Experienced Tax Professional to prepare accurate tax returns for individuals and businesses and to advise clients on tax saving opportunities. You will interview clients, deliver personalized recommendations, and support them with IRS notices and audits as needed.

This in-person role offers training, a competitive hourly rate, and an incentive plan to reward impact as you grow tax expertise and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in tax preparation, accounting, finance, or bookkeeping, including preparing individual and business returns.
• Experience working in a client facing, consultative, or advisory role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain tax concepts in client-friendly language.
• Must complete continuing education and meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements.
• High school diploma / GED / equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
• Conduct in-depth client interviews to understand financial situations, life changes, and tax implications — then provide clear, personalized recommendations
• Build trusted client relationships by delivering empathetic, consultative service and identifying tax savings opportunities and relevant H&R Block products
• Provide IRS support, tax notice assistance, and audit guidance to clients as needed.
• Collaborate with team members, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive, client-focused office environment

Skills

Tax preparation

Client interviewing

Communication

IRS/state requirements

Teamwork

In-person client service

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

CPA/EA

Tools

GoSystem

Ultratax

AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT)

Job description

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking a seasonal Experienced Tax Professional to prepare accurate tax returns for individuals and businesses and to advise clients on tax saving opportunities. You will interview clients, deliver personalized recommendations, and support them with IRS notices and audits as needed.

This in-person role offers training, a competitive hourly rate, and an incentive plan to reward impact as you grow tax expertise and client relationships.