H&R Block

Yesenia was very help in every possible way. I recommend you coming to her because I’ve never been happier to do my taxes. I got a great refund back and if you come to H&R block you will to!

they saved me a lot of money very good at explaining everything

I highly warn anyone who considers going to H&R block to do their taxes, I’ve never heard of so many unnecessary fees, and their rates are ridiculous !
My girlfriend went in a few weeks ago to do her taxes. First and foremost, she was completely LIED to about fees that will be charged to her emerald card once she withdraws money. The agent told her that if she goes to any chase bank, they won’t charge her any fees to withdraw the full amount. And my gf even asked her several times, confirming with her that this was true. She also chose to go with the emerald card instead of a paper check because the check would take longer, and it would be less fees. Well low and behold, after waiting forever to receive her emerald card with her name on it in the mail, it never came! And she was given a generic card, but it couldn’t be used until it was loaded with her refund. The agent said she would get her personalized card within a few days… wrong !! My gf had to call back and request it again, and come to find out, these assholes charge for withdrawing any amount from the card, $ 2.50 for each transaction at an ATM, $ 35 at a regular bank (wtf seriously ?!) she ended up paying a total of $ 115 for one person ($ 80 to do her federal and state refunds and $ 35 in extra bank fees) ugh what a nightmare, this place is sleazy and they rip you off big time! By the way, the agent that lied to her about the fees was named Madalsa Saini, so just a pre-​warning that is person needs to be re-​trained in her job and not tell customers complete lies about their services.
After this experience, it’s clear she will never be back again. I did my taxes myself and only paid about $ 60, I recommend anyone to save their money and never use H&R block. Instead try turbo tax online, it’s easier than it sounds and it will save you from being financially raped by these scumbags at H&R. Done and done!

This place completely lacks any true understanding of customer service, which is such a shame. Last year I went to H&R Block for my tax preparation at the vanowen location by van nuys blvd, and was very happy with the service I received. I figured since this was a chain and I have very basic tax needs I should have no problem with having this years taxes prepared at a location that was closer to my home. I was completely wrong. Firstly the woman preparing my taxes had such an attitude it was pitiful. She must have been new on the job because she required a lot of assistance. I have no discrepancies with rookies (we all are at some point) but for cheese and rice have fun with it at least. She constantly blew her breath in annoyance, did not enjoy taking direction and at the end fumbled with my dismissal. What I mean by that is, I was given the choice to have my return mailed to my home and I could pay now or pick up my check at the office in exchange for having my fee withdrawn from my return, which I thought I accepted the latter. We must of had a miss communication because at check out I realized she did not process that order and asking me what form of payment I was going to use. After I told her I did not want to pay now I was fine having the amount withdrawn from my return, she said nothing. Simply rolled her eyes, marched back to her cubicle and re filed what needed to be done. Luckily I was there with my boyfriend so we were able to see the humor in her angst.
Two weeks later I return to pick up my check. I was greeted by a front desk this time however her presence was so immature. She asked me «why do you think your check is here?» when I said I came to pick up my return … really? Granted this girl was young, she looked all of 17 but still, I would think in customer service positions they would teach you how to speak to the customers with some sort of professionalism. So she finds my check and presents me with the stub and invoice. Almost a third of my return was swallowed in fees! I was told to prepare my taxes it was $ 130 or $ 140 dollars and that would be the amount taken from my return if I chose to have it sent to the office. What I was not told about were the other $ 65 — $ 70 dollars racked up in miscellaneous fees. I asked for the supervisor and was told he was at the Planet (watching movies or playing arcade games or working out … I don’t know but clearly not supervising the store). A manager I assume walked over to offer some assistance. When I told her I was never quoted these fees and was not expecting them all she could say was «Well when you don’t have a big return we usually don’t recommend you pick it up at the office because it can be kind of expensive.» In retrospect thanks for that tip but how does that help right now? I could tell this was just going to be a never ending cycle of stupidity so I just chose to take my return and go. Furthermore, my tax preparer emailed me asking for referrals for her outstanding performance. Girl please! I would never subject anyone that I know to your incompetence and I will never be back to this location.

As I’ve traveled around the country over the years, I’ve frequented a number of H&R Blocks in a handful of states. I’ve had good tax preparers who can handle my combination of freelance and salary work across multiple states, and I’ve had bad preparers who became confused and ended up overtaxing me. This place got it right and then some.
Yeah, sure, their location isn’t very appealing. But, the strip malls on Sherman Way hold a wealth of little gems that are worth checking out if you can stomach the architecture. Inside, it is clean, cool, and although the waiting area is a little cramped, they have a decent stock of magazines. Not that I cared, though… I booked my session ten minutes before I arrived, three days before the 15^th, and didn’t have to wait at all.
I was helped by Hilda and she was fantastic. She was very quick compared to a lot of other preparers I’ve been with, and she was very knowledgeable when it came to my wacky list of reimbursements. She knew what she was doing, and she did it politely and professionally.
Alas, it isn’t cheap going to H&R Block to do your taxes, and if you’re only doing basic taxes I’d recommend either DIY or a cheaper CPA. I’m sure a lot of others would recommend CPAs instead of this route anyway, but for those of us who want a larger, incorporated entity to handle your loot, this place does the trick.