Experienced Tax Professional
Sedona, AZ · On-site
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
Experienced Tax Professional
Sedona, AZ · On-site
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
Experienced Tax Professional
Peoria, AZ · On-site
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
Experienced Tax Professional
Peoria, AZ · On-site
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
Experienced Tax Professional
Anthem, AZ · On-site
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
Experienced Tax Professional
Anthem, AZ · On-site
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
Experienced Tax Professional
Carefree, AZ · On-site
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
Experienced Tax Professional
Carefree, AZ · On-site
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
Experienced Tax Professional
Sedona, AZ · On-site
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
Experienced Tax Professional
Sedona, AZ · On-site
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Prepare complete, accurate tax returns for clients with diverse and complex tax situations, including individual and business returns
Tax Associate
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$56K - $74K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$56K - $74K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Show Low, AZ · On-site
$55K - $73K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Show Low, AZ · On-site
$55K - $73K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
$56K - $75K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
$56K - $75K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Mesa, AZ · On-site
$54K - $72K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Mesa, AZ · On-site
$54K - $72K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$50K - $67K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$50K - $67K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Mesa, AZ · On-site
$58K - $78K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Mesa, AZ · On-site
$58K - $78K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Mesa, AZ · On-site
$58K - $77K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Mesa, AZ · On-site
$58K - $77K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$50K - $67K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$50K - $67K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$58K - $77K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$58K - $77K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Casa Grande, AZ · On-site
$55K - $74K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Casa Grande, AZ · On-site
$55K - $74K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Glendale, AZ · On-site
$57K - $77K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Glendale, AZ · On-site
$57K - $77K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
$56K - $75K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
$56K - $75K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Page, AZ · On-site
$55K - $73K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Page, AZ · On-site
$55K - $73K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$52K - $69K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
Tax Associate
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$52K - $69K/yr
This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office. * Meet with clients to gather information and understand their tax situation * Prepare complete and accurate tax returns with training and ...
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How much do h&r block tax preparer jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for h&r block tax preparer in Arizona is $16.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.88 and $17.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What does an H&R Block tax preparer do?
An H&R Block Tax Preparer helps clients prepare and file their federal and state income tax returns. They review financial documents, identify potential deductions and credits, and ensure that clients comply with tax laws. Tax preparers at H&R Block also answer tax-related questions, offer advice on tax planning, and may assist with audits or notices from tax authorities. Their goal is to maximize client refunds or minimize tax liabilities while providing excellent customer service.
What are some common challenges faced by H&R Block tax preparers during peak tax season?
During peak tax season, H&R Block Tax Preparers often experience high client volumes, which can lead to long hours and tight deadlines. Managing multiple client files simultaneously while ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax laws can be demanding. Additionally, staying updated with frequent changes in tax regulations and effectively communicating complex tax information to clients are essential skills. Team collaboration is also important, as preparers frequently consult with colleagues and supervisors to resolve unusual tax situations.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an H&R Block tax preparer, and why are they important?
To thrive as an H&R Block Tax Preparer, you need a solid understanding of tax laws, strong math skills, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent, with tax preparation coursework being advantageous. Familiarity with tax preparation software such as H&R Block's proprietary systems and IRS e-filing platforms is essential, and obtaining the IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) is required. Excellent customer service, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help build client trust and ensure accuracy. These competencies are crucial for delivering compliant, efficient, and client-focused tax services during the busy tax season.
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Job description
About the Role
As a seasonal Experienced Tax Professional at H&R Block, you are a trusted advisor who helps clients navigate complex tax situations with confidence. You'll use your expertise to prepare accurate returns, uncover savings opportunities, and build lasting client relationships - backed by industry-leading training and technology, a competitive hourly rate, and an incentive plan that rewards your impact as you build your tax expertise and serve clients. Whether you're looking for meaningful seasonal work or a path to grow in tax and financial services, this is the place. This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Why work for us
At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we've led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation.
That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.
1 - Enrollment in or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.
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As a seasonal Experienced Tax Professional at H&R Block, you are a trusted advisor who helps clients navigate complex tax situations with confidence. You'll use your expertise to prepare accurate returns, uncover savings opportunities, and build lasting client relationships - backed by industry-leading training and technology, a competitive hourly rate, and an incentive plan that rewards your impact as you build your tax expertise and serve clients. Whether you're looking for meaningful seasonal work or a path to grow in tax and financial services, this is the place. This role is in-person at a local H&R Block tax office.
- 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
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment1
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in tax preparation, accounting, finance, bookkeeping
- CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA), or other IRS Circular 230 credential
- Experience completing complex returns, tax planning, audit support, or tax notice resolution
- Familiarity with GoSystem or Ultratax software
- Familiarity with AI-powered tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT)
- Experience in a consultative or advisory client relationship role (financial advising, insurance, or professional services)
Why work for us
At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we've led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation.
That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.
1 - Enrollment in or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.
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H&R Block's purpose is simple: To provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. We've been true to that purpose since brothers Henry and Richard Bloch founded our company in 1955. Since then, we've grown to have approximately 12,000 offices throughout the United States and around the world. We are a people company first and a tax company second. People who join H&R Block say it feels like being part of something bigger. A place with an amazing and storied history, but with a strong and urgent focus on the future. Maybe it's how determined, forward thinking and innovative we are, or how accessible our leadership is. We believe it's all those things, and much more.
Industry
Accounting services, it services and finance and insurance
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Kansas City, MO, US