H&R Block To Recruit Tax Professionals At Latino Connections Event
Residents Interested in Learning Income Taxes Also Encouraged To
Attend
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2007--H&R Block, the world's largest tax services provider, will host a job fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, as part of its Latino Connections event at the Belmont Assembly of God Church, 6050 W. Belmont Ave., in Chicago.
Anyone interested in learning more about employment opportunities with H&R Block is encouraged to attend. Information about the H&R Block Income Tax Course will be available at the job fair.
The class includes 69 hours of instruction and generally meets two or three times a week for three hours. H&R Block offers the course in English, as well as a bilingual course in Spanish. Multiple class locations are offered, and course schedules are flexible so students can take the course without sacrificing existing work, school or family schedules.
The H&R Block Income Tax Course is designed to help participants learn about basic and complex tax situations. From identifying the correct filing status and number of dependents, to learning how to qualify for deductions related to self-employment and alternative-energy vehicle purchases, the course educates participants on the tax-preparation process.
New Job Skills
Students will discover that their new skills possibly can open the door to a new career that puts the skills they'll acquire during the classes to good use - like working at H&R Block.
"This course appeals to a wide-range of people, from those with accounting backgrounds to stay-at-home moms wanting to earn additional income, to people who simply want to ensure they're claiming all the tax benefits they're eligible for," said H&R Block Division Human Resources Director Patricia Carl. "Whether you're interested in preparing your own taxes or becoming an H&R Block tax professional, these classes offer something for everyone."
Enrollment or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course is neither an offer nor guarantee of employment, and enrollment restrictions apply. See enrollment form for details. To learn more about enrolling in the H&R Block Income Tax Course visit hrblock.com/taxcourses or call 1-800-HRBLOCK. H&R Block is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About H&R Block
H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is a leading provider of tax, accounting and related financial products and services. H&R Block is the world's largest tax services provider, having prepared more than 400 million tax returns since 1955. The company and its subsidiaries reported revenues of $4.0 billion and net income from continuing operations of $374.3 million in fiscal year 2007. The company has continuing operations in three principal business segments: Tax Services (income tax return preparation and related services and products via in-office, online and software solutions); Business Services (accounting, tax and business consulting services primarily for midsized companies); and Consumer Financial Services (tax-related banking services along with brokerage services, investment planning and related financial advice). Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., H&R Block markets its continuing services and products under two leading brands - H&R Block and RSM McGladrey. For more information visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com.
CONTACT: H&R Block
Patricia Carl, 630-301-3814
patricia.carl@hrblock.com
SOURCE: H&R Block