H&R Block Income Tax Course Educates Potential Tax Professionals
Tax class curriculum ranges from basic returns to complex deductions
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Due to an increasing need for qualified tax professionals, H&R Block plans to hire for the 2007 tax season and again will offer an introductory income tax course.
The 11-week course begins in mid-September, includes 66 hours of instruction and generally meets for three hours twice a week. H&R Block offers the course in English as well as a bilingual course in Spanish. Multiple classes are offered, and course schedules are flexible so it is possible to take the course without sacrificing existing work or school schedules.
The H&R Block Income Tax Course is designed to help students learn about both basic and highly 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 enhances the student's comfort level with the tax-preparation process.
Enhance Your Job Skills
Students will discover that the skills they learn can enhance performance in their current job and possibly open the door to a new career that puts the skills they'll acquire during the classes to good use.
"This course really appeals to a wide-range of people, from those with finance and accounting backgrounds to people just wanting to make sure they're getting all the deductions they can," said Jose L. Castaneda, H&R Block district manager. "Whether you're interested in preparing your own taxes or becoming an H&R Block tax professional, this course offers something for everyone."
To learn more about enrolling in the H&R Block Income Tax Course visit hrblock.com/taxcourses or call 1-800-HRBLOCK.
Enrollment in, or completion of, the introductory H&R Block Income Tax Course is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.
About H&R Block
H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is a leading provider of tax, financial, mortgage, accounting and business consulting services and products. 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 generated revenues of $4.9 billion and net income of $490 million in fiscal year 2006. In fiscal year 2007, it is operating in four principal business segments: Tax Services (income tax preparation and advice via in-office, online and software solutions); Mortgage Services (wholesale mortgage originations and loan servicing); Consumer Financial Services (investment and financial advisory services, retail mortgage loans, and banking products and services); and Business Services (tax, accounting and consulting services for midsized businesses). Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., H&R Block markets its services and products under three leading brands -- H&R Block, Option One and
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CONTACT: Jose L. Castaneda, Divisional Marketing Manager of H&R Block
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