H&R Block's Global Offices

Australia

Serving Millions of Australians

In 1971, H&R Block opened its first four offices in Australia. They were located in Sydney and Melbourne. The next year, it opened offices in all capital cities. Today, H&R Block Australia prepares approximately six hundred thousand returns annually, making it Australia's leading tax preparation firm. Headquartered in Sydney, the company serves the taxpaying public in more than 400 offices across the country. Tax Consultants use the latest in computerised processing and up-to-date electronic filing technology to prepare all types of returns, including personal, investment, small business and corporate returns.

Training the Best ...

H&R Block trains its tax preparers through its own highly regarded Income Tax Training School. In Australia, more than 2,000 students enrol in the school annually. The Level One course provides training not only to potential H&R Block employees, but to employees of some of the top financial and accounting institutions in the country.

The training given to the company's Tax Consultants is so thorough that each H&R Block client receives a written guarantee - the strongest in the industry. This commitment to quality is a key element of the company's success.

Beyond Tax Returns ...

H&R Block's business activities go beyond income tax preparation. The company also provides BAS preparation help, monthly bookkeeping support, and small business accounting.

Our vision for the future is to be the preferred tax and financial partner of each of our customers, in every market we serve.

Canada

Serving Millions of Canadians

In 1964, H&R Block opened its first franchised operation in Canada. The next year, it opened its first company-owned operation. Today, H&R Block Canada Inc. prepares approximately two million returns annually, making it Canada's leading tax preparation firm. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, the company serves the taxpaying public in more than 900 offices across the country. Tax professionals use the latest in computerized processing and up-to-date electronic filing technology to prepare all types of returns, including personal, small business, corporate, farm, trucker, fishing, U.S., rental and estate.

In addition to operating throughout the U.S and Canada, H&R Block has offices in 13 foreign countries. The company prepares tax returns for Canadians not just here at home, but in its overseas offices as well - though it may take a little longer!

Training the Best

H&R Block trains its tax preparers through its own highly regarded Income Tax School. In Canada, more than 10,000 students enroll in the school annually. The Level One course provides training not only to potential H&R Block employees, but to employees of some of the top financial institutions in the country, including major banks, mutual fund companies and brokerage firms. Senior preparers with H&R Block go on to complete five more course levels.

The training given to the company's tax professionals is so thorough that each H&R Block client receives a written guarantee - the strongest in the industry. This commitment to quality is a key element of the company's success.

Beyond Tax Returns

H&R Block's business activities go beyond income tax preparation. The company also provides electronic filing, monthly bookkeeping support, and small business accounting.

Our vision for the future is to be the preferred tax and financial partner of each of our customers, in every market we serve.