Tax Accounting Provides a Safe, Workable Option for a New Career

If your career has stalled because you’ve been laid off or you just haven’t found work you enjoy that meshes well with your lifestyle, you might consider joining a field that is guaranteed to survive any downtown – tax accounting. 

In fact, H&R Block is actively hiring 15,000 tax professionals this year, and you can be among them.  Interested candidates must complete H&R Block’s Income Tax Course, which is now open for enrollment.  Upon passing the 69-hour class, qualified English-speaking or bilingual candidates will be eligible to apply for a tax preparation position in one of the company’s retail offices nationwide.  Multiple class locations are offered and courses are held at different times throughout the day.  Many of the classes start in early September and generally meet two or three times a week for three hours.

"In a tight job market, this course is a good opportunity to learn fresh skills that could lead to a new career,” said Marcia Aviles, an H&R Block instructor in the New York City area. “For the thousands affected by layoffs, H&R Block’s Income Tax Course could be an avenue for pursuing a job with the country’s tax preparation leader."

The course covers common tax topics seen in the field by preparers, including credits, deductions and charitable contributions, health savings accounts, retirement planning, and home offices/self-employed income.  Frankly, it sounds useful to me and I have a job.   Learn about the field of tax preparation and read details about the classes at the H&R Block website. 

Comments

[Ana Rosa]

Isn't it necessary to be a bachelor in accounting to take that kind of job?
Curious.

[Alexandra Levit]

@Ana Rosa: I don't believe so, no. If you take this course, you apparently have a good shot at getting a full time gig with H&R Block regardless of your level of education.