Has anyone taken a free income tax course through and found employment?

I am thinking about taking an income tax course through Jackson Hewitt or H%26amp;R block to become a tax prepare. How many course will I have to take and is it really possible to find employement or will I have to take lots of classes to find employment?

Has anyone taken a free income tax course through and found employment?
I have taken both of their basic courses and found employment. You really only need their basic course to work for them. In some states you must have the course to work anywhere involving tax preparation.
Reply:I took the HR Block course seven years ago and have worked for them ever since (part time during the tax season only). I have taught that same class for them for the last four years and plan to again this fall. I have worked six seasons and taken all of their more advanced classes too and have become an Enrolled Agent (IRS designation after passing 3 IRS tests) which 95% of preparers are not.





Block is a great place to work and a great place to learn.





However, the course is not free. I don't know how much it will be this year but it is usually under $100, and passing it is not a guarantee of employment. But most people that pass it and want to work for Block are hired.