H&R Block
PE-Owned1 Documented ImpactLargest tax preparation company in the US with 9,000+ offices. Publicly traded but PE firms hold significant stakes
Timeline
H&R Block founded
Tax preparation fees have risen steadily, pricing out low-income filers
Average tax preparation fees at H&R Block now exceed $200 for basic returns, up from $120 a decade ago. The IRS Free File program serves as a partial alternative but has limited awareness.
Before vs. After PE Acquisition
Average basic return cost
Reported 2024
Before PE
$120
After PE
$220
↑ 83%
Tracked Locations
FL (2)
Miami
4305 Main St
Miami, FL 33101
555-288-9439
Tampa
4493 Main St
Tampa, FL 33601
555-269-3202
IL (1)
Chicago
8503 Main St
Chicago, IL 60601
555-671-5287
IN (1)
Indianapolis
7932 Main St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
555-925-9055
NY (1)
New York
7356 Main St
New York, NY 10001
555-962-8012
PA (2)
Philadelphia
3212 Main St
Philadelphia, PA 19019
555-616-3697
Pittsburgh
1812 Main St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
555-710-4660
TX (3)
Austin
8912 Main St
Austin, TX 73301
555-751-4013
Dallas
7032 Main St
Dallas, TX 75201
555-444-3850
Houston
5321 Main St
Houston, TX 77001
555-241-3466