Two kinds of tax season jobs
Entry level, mostly in an office. Client service, receptionist and first-year preparer roles at H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax, plus IRS phone roles. Training comes first, usually in the fall. The IRS says its seasonal contact representative jobs need no prior tax experience (IRS, May 27, 2026).
Experienced, often remote. Intuit's TurboTax roles ask for at least two seasons of paid tax prep and an active PTIN (Intuit posting, viewed October 21, 2026). H&R Block's experienced tax professional roles ask for at least one year of tax, accounting, finance or bookkeeping work (H&R Block posting, viewed October 21, 2026).
If your holiday job ends in January, the entry-level track is the fastest switch. See jobs hiring in January.
Employer comparison
Pay is what each posting or release showed on the date given. It is not a promise, and it changes by city.
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| Employer | Roles | What they ask for | Pay in postings (date) | Training | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H&R Block | Tax professionals (new and experienced), client service professionals, seasonal customer service | Experienced tax pro: pass H&R Block's Tax Knowledge Assessment, 1+ year of tax, accounting, finance or bookkeeping work, high school diploma or GED. Customer service: high school diploma or equivalent, wired internet, smartphone | Experienced Tax Professional, Westminster, Colorado, in office: $15.16 to $80.00 an hour (posting 2026-47998, viewed October 21, 2026). Customer Service, Seasonal, 100% work from home, Missouri: $16.06 to $24.09 an hour (posting 2026-76948, posted October 16, 2026) | Income Tax Course: no tuition; course materials $149 in most states (see below) | careers.hrblock.com, or text HRB to 816-992-5442 (H&R Block, September 29, 2026) |
| Jackson Hewitt | Tax preparers (entry and experienced), client support | Entry: high school diploma or GED, PTIN, basic computer skills; tax experience preferred, not required; complete IRS or company tax training (Phoenix posting). Experienced: at least 2 years of paid tax prep (Covington, Georgia posting) | Phoenix area, January to April 2027: $17.00 to $18.00 an hour. Covington, Georgia, experienced, January to April: $14.00 to $17.00 an hour plus commission on returns (postings viewed October 21, 2026) | The company offers "quality, affordable tax training" (Phoenix posting) | Jackson Hewitt careers pages on CareerPlug |
| Intuit TurboTax | Tax Associate (virtual), Credentialed Tax Expert (remote), business tax roles | Tax Associate: 2+ years preparing 1040 returns for at least 30 clients a season, active PTIN, at least 20 hours a week, hardwired internet, live in the U.S. Credentialed Tax Expert: active EA, CPA or attorney credential | Tax Associate base pay by state: $19.12 to $24.43 (for example Maine, Minnesota, Ohio) up to $22.30 to $28.49 (for example California, New York, Washington) an hour (posting 2026-90188, viewed October 21, 2026) | Required training set by Intuit | jobs.intuit.com and intuit.com/expert-careers |
| IRS | Seasonal contact representative (phone), customer service representative, tax examining technician, clerk | Entry level, no prior tax experience (IRS, May 27, 2026). Atlanta 2025 event: one year of customer service experience, or a bachelor's degree or a mix of school and work instead (IRS, August 14, 2025). Fingerprinting after a tentative offer (IRS, May 27, 2026) | Jacksonville seasonal contact representative: $19.52 to $25.37 an hour (IRS, May 27, 2026). Atlanta, GS-5: $20.44 to $28.03 an hour (IRS, August 14, 2025) | IRS training programs after hire (IRS, June 4, 2026) | USAJOBS, through jobs.irs.gov. Apply before any hiring event |
| Liberty Tax | Seasonal tax preparers, office support | Tax school for new preparers | Each office sets pay; check the posting | Tax school tuition is free; there may be a small fee for books and materials, depending on the market. Classes typically run September through December (libertytax.com, viewed October 21, 2026) | libertytax.com and local offices |
Key dates for the 2027 season
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| Date | What happens | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-August to early September 2026 | H&R Block Income Tax Course enrollment typically opens in mid-August; instructor-led classes begin in early September | H&R Block course FAQ, viewed October 21, 2026 |
| September to December 2026 | Liberty Tax School classes typically run | libertytax.com, viewed October 21, 2026 |
| September 29, 2026 | H&R Block announced it is hiring tax pros and client service professionals; positions fill on a rolling basis | H&R Block, September 29, 2026 |
| October 15, 2026 | IRS processing 2027 PTIN applications and renewals; fee $18.75 | IRS PTIN page, updated October 15, 2026 |
| Early November (2025 pattern) | Jackson Hewitt held its National Hiring Week the week of November 3, 2025, to hire 15,000 people, with on-the-spot offers for qualified candidates | Jackson Hewitt release, October 30, 2025 |
| January to April 2027 | Jackson Hewitt postings list January to April 2027 | Jackson Hewitt postings, viewed October 21, 2026 |
| April 15, 2027 | Filing deadline for most people. The IRS moves it only when April 15 falls on a weekend or holiday; in 2027 it is a Thursday | IRS When to File, updated May 22, 2026 |
The IRS sets the filing season start date each year. On October 21, 2026, its events page listed no in-person hiring events and asked job seekers to check back (jobs.irs.gov/events). Plan the rest of your year with the seasonal jobs calendar.
What you need before you apply
- A PTIN if you will prepare returns for pay. Anyone paid to prepare or help prepare federal returns needs a valid 2027 PTIN first. The fee is $18.75 and is not refundable (IRS, updated October 15, 2026). Jackson Hewitt and Intuit list it in their postings.
- Training. H&R Block's Income Tax Course has no tuition. Course materials cost $149 in most states and $99 in Minnesota, and are free in Maine, New York, South Carolina and Tennessee. The course is about 40 hours (70 in California, 81 in Oregon), you must be 18, and you need a high school diploma or equivalent. Finishing it is "neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment" (H&R Block course page, viewed October 21, 2026). Ask any employer whether training hours are paid.
- A check of your record. The IRS fingerprints new hires after a tentative offer (IRS, May 27, 2026). Private employers list their own checks in each posting.
- Time. Intuit's Tax Associate role needs at least 20 hours a week (Intuit posting, viewed October 21, 2026). Jackson Hewitt's Phoenix posting offers full or part time.
- A home setup for remote roles. H&R Block's work-from-home customer service role needs a wired internet connection of at least 15 Mbps and a private space for calls (posting 2026-76948). See the remote jobs guide and customer service jobs guide, and prepare with interview tips.
Who should pick which employer
- No tax experience, want to start this season: Jackson Hewitt entry preparer ($17 to $18 an hour in the Phoenix posting), H&R Block client service or customer service ($16.06 to $24.09 in the Missouri remote posting), or an IRS phone role ($19.52 to $25.37 in the May 2026 Jacksonville release).
- Two or more seasons of paid prep: Intuit Tax Associate, virtual ($19.12 to $28.49 by state in the October 2026 posting), or an H&R Block experienced tax professional role.
- EA, CPA or attorney: Intuit Credentialed Tax Expert, or senior H&R Block roles.
- Want work after April: Ask about year-round roles at your interview. Read how seasonal jobs become permanent.
Customer service pay is a good benchmark for these roles: customer service representatives earned a national median of $21.53 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS). Pay floors also rise in many states on January 1, 2027; see minimum wage by state.
Watch for tax job scams
Real tax employers do not charge you to apply, ask you to buy software to start, or ask you to move money for clients. The IRS hires through USAJOBS. If a "remote tax job" asks you to receive refunds or payments into your own bank account, stop. Reported losses to job scams reached $501 million in 2024 (FTC, March 10, 2025). More signs: job scam warning signs.
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