H&R Block
Largest tax preparation company in the US with 9,000+ offices. Publicly traded but PE firms hold significant stakes
- FOUNDED
- 1955
- IMPACTS
- 1 documented
- WEB
- hrblock.com
Editorial Record
maintained by DeathbyPE. Every claim links to a public source.Timeline
1955
H&R Block founded
2024
Tax preparation fees have risen steadily, pricing out low-income filers
MediumPrice IncreaseAverage 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 / After
MetricBefore PEAfter PEΔ
Average basic return cost
reported 2024
before $120
after $220
+83%
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Tracked Locations
FL · 1
8118 Main St
Orlando, FL 32801 · 555-792-2573
MA · 1
4817 Main St
Boston, MA 02101 · 555-687-8058
PA · 1
8296 Main St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201 · 555-132-9986
TX · 1
6479 Main St
Houston, TX 77001 · 555-749-6392