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Great news for small business owners – the second round of PPP funding is now available. Having trouble making sense of it all? Our Block Advisors small business certified tax pros can help.
The pandemic has been devastating for small businesses. Our “Small Business Recovery Series” study reveals that recovery has been slow, survival requires adaptability and small businesses depend on their communities. We’re here to help. Learn more:
This week we’re highlighting another participant in our joint program with
@UrbanLeagueKC
supporting
#Blackowned
businesses. Read how Reggie Hines of
@HailClaimGuys
went from insurance adjuster to business owner.
Alan Kneeland of The Combine () hopes to bring people together at his local bar and restaurant along Troost Ave., the city’s historical dividing line. Read his story:
#Blackowned
#smallbusiness
@UrbanLeagueKC
Ron Smith started GiGi’s Bait & Tackle () with capital raised from his family. After celebrating 1 year in business, he’s already looking at growth opportunities.
#Blackowned
#smallbusiness
@UrbanLeagueKC
Ever thought about becoming a tax advisor? H&R Block tax pro Kwame Matthews says being good at his job boils down to 3 things: experience, expertise & people skills: (
@CNBCMakeIt
) If that sounds like you—consider enrolling in H&R Block’s Income Tax Course.
.
@WaveHQ
is highly compatible with H&R Block and will expand the company’s product and client portfolio, allowing us to serve more clients in more ways. $HRB
After 4 years in the military, Chris Stout had traumatic brain injury symptoms & was looking for work, but didn't think H&R Block was for him. A determined manager disagreed & via persistence & ongoing support, she changed his mind. Here's their story:
One year ago today,
@jjones
started as CEO of H&R Block. It's been a busy year, time has flown by & many changes are in motion, but as Jones notes, "we're just getting started." Happy "Workaversary"
@jjones
—like you, we're excited about what is to come for H&R Block!
#OnThisDay
In 2004, H&R Block broke ground on its new world headquarters to become the anchor tenant in the Kansas City Power & Light District. We gave
@KCBizJournal
a guided tour inside our HQ.
#KansasCity
“We are committed to helping communities everywhere to make every block better. Kansas City’s entrepreneurs – as our community of origin – are particularly important to us.” – H&R Block CEO
@jjones
with
@darcyhowe
Today, 500 H&R Block leaders from across the country took a break from the company convention to partner with
@myvsuw
and sand, dust, power wash & paint Longview Elementary in Phoenix—giving the school a much needed makeover. Thanks for all the hard work!
#UnitePHX
#BlockStars
Best wishes and Happy 96th Birthday to our esteemed H&R Block co-founder and honorary chairman of the board, Henry W. Bloch! May your day be filled with happiness and your year filled with joy.
Gary Jones is pastor and owner of A Better Place Funeral Home (). He turned to
@UrbanLeagueKC
and H&R Block’s
#Blackentrepreneurship
program for help scaling up. “When you start a business, there’s so much to do.”
Read more:
After a tax season like no other, we want to thank our tax pros, associates, and franchisees for their resilience in the face of the pandemic. You helped millions of Americans get their much-needed refunds as safely as possible.
.
@HRBlock
town hall in the beautiful
@kauffmancenter
! CEO
@jjones
and team share our strong fiscal year results; progress on our growth strategy, including our 2020 strategic initiatives; and how we are investing for our future with the addition of
@WaveHQ
.
#BlockPride
#Believe
Henry Bloch was a hometown hero whose brand became a household name. He made his mark on the city where it all started and the lives of millions of people around the world: (via
@WSJ
)
H&R Block associates across the country are going casual this weekend & donning Jeans for Jude in a nationwide fundraising event. Participants make donations to wear jeans to work in order to help raise money for
@StJude
Children's Research Hospital®
#BlockPride
To accelerate small business strategy & provide new growth opportunities, H&R Block signed an agreement to acquire
@WaveHQ
, a rapidly growing financial solutions platform focused on changing the way small businesses manage their finances: $HRB
“Best of Block” is our highest annual recognition program, honoring associates whose outstanding work has made a positive impact on our business. We’re proud to celebrate this year’s 10 honorees for their creativity, commitment and contributions to our company. Congratulations!
CEO
@JJones
: "I want H&R Block to be a place where everyone feels safe and has a deep sense of belonging," as
@HRBlock
scores 💯 on the
@HRC
Corporate Equality Index and is named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ
#Equality
#CEI2020
H&R Block’s CEO
@JJones
explains to the
@KCBizJournal
how he is meeting employees and studying company history to develop a new strategy with the “ultimate goal… to continue to improve the relevance of H&R Block, as a way to grow.”
"We are bringing a lot of digital innovation to our human advantage," CEO
@JJones
shares with
@Cheddar
. "We are really changing the consumer experience." 2020 is the year to switch to Block. It's
#BetterWithBlock
.
Despite government shutdown, taxpayers can file tax returns at H&R Block as usual to be first in line for refunds once the IRS resumes normal operations. Read more:
To help small business owners achieve greater financial confidence,
@WaveHQ
recently introduced Wave Money, with no banking fees, automatic bookkeeping, and instant access to funds. This is how empathy yields innovation. -
@WaveHQ
CEO Kirk Simpson
Congrats to
@tksimpson
who won
#Entrepreneur
of the Year at the
#SMEawards
! 👏 His passion for supporting & celebrating entrepreneurs is the backbone of everything we do. Congrats to the other nominees & winners tonight for your amazing contributions to the
#smallbiz
community!
"Henry Bloch was a lifelong Kansas Citian. He was a war veteran, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He had an impact on just about every aspect of life in Kansas City, including business, arts, education and health care." —
@KCBizJournal
Saturday, we joined supporters across the country to raise money for
@stjude
Children’s Research Hospital — where families are never billed. Huge thank you to the 50+
@HRBlock
participants in Kansas City!
#BlockPride
.
@HRBlock
VP of technology Kyle Donaldson kicks off the sold out
@KCTechCouncil
Tech on Tap event talking about our experiences and vision for AI
With a focus on bringing innovation and talent development to H&R Block, President & CEO
@jjones
names Tiffany Scalzitti Monroe as the company’s chief people officer.
It's official! H&R Block has completed its acquisition of financial solutions platform
@WaveHQ
and H&R Block President & CEO
@jjones
said he is "extremely excited to welcome such an innovative company with great products & an outstanding team."
We are saddened by the passing of Annette Bloch. She and Richard both cared about making a difference in people’s lives, and that spirit continues at H&R Block today. We extend our deepest sympathies to her entire family.
H&R Block will offer upfront, transparent prices for all tax prep, which means clients will know the cost of tax prep right from the start of the process—no surprises, no hidden fees. Get more details here:
Giving back to the community has been a core pillar at H&R Block since it was founded 63 years ago. That's why over 2,000 H&R Block franchise owners spent several hours on Tues. evening assembling & delivering care packages for those in need:
#BlockPride
You've heard of spring cleaning but what about spring shredding? Join us for National Shred Day as over 400 H&R Block offices nationwide host free shredding events for all your unneeded financial documents.
CFO Tony Bowen: Year-over-year revenue growth of $12M, or 8%, primarily due to
@waveHQ
. Additionally, the tax business had strong results during the U.S. extension season, with volume and share increases in both Assisted and DIY. $HRB
Hundreds of mourners honored the late Henry Bloch during a memorial service on April 29th at
@nelson_atkins
in Kansans City. The way Henry Bloch lived his life, his son said, was simple: “Love others, work hard and do what is right.” (via
@KCStar
)
Taking students from
@KCPS_Banneker
shopping was a ton of fun & put smiles on all our faces. The shopping expedition was just one of many ways H&R Block is giving back to communities all over the country today, for our first-ever One Team Day of Giving
#BlockPride
From feeding the homeless & delivering toys to children in need, to revitalizing animal shelters & collecting snacks for military care packages, H&R Block associates gave back to their communities for our first-ever "One Team Day of Giving:"
#BlockPride
Today at
#CES2020
,
@WaveHQ
founder and CEO
@tksimpson
participated in a fireside chat with
@fintechagenda
about the unique challenges facing small business owners and how Wave solutions, like free invoicing, make running a business easier.
On Tuesday, H&R Block SVP of U.S. retail, Karen Orosco, sat down with
@kathleenparker
of
@washingtonpost
at the
#ElevateWomen
summit to discuss her unique career path & what it's like to manage 85% of H&R Block's revenue + a team of over 100,000 associates nationwide
#BlockPride
Big congrats to Karen Orosco, SVP of U.S. retail at H&R Block, for making this year’s list! Every year,
@KCBizJournal
recognizes outstanding professional women who make significant contributions to their business or industry, as well as their community.
We have taken several steps so people can file safely. Whether meeting in-person in an office, dropping off documents, or working remotely with a tax pro, we have everyone’s well-being in mind.
“Our choice for value, support and modern features” – 2020
@NerdWallet
. H&R Block named: Best Online Tax Software for Beginning Itemizers and Best Online Tax Software for Simple Returns. We agree, it's
#BetterWithBlock
.
.
@VanessaJupe
, VP of Digital Tax Products & Services at H&R Block, was one of five panelists speaking about the latest trends in digital strategy & technology at
@ClearsightMB
's flagship Digital Transformation Summit in Dallas
#BlockPride
Kirstin Slepicka, H&R Block's vice president of corporate systems, was keynote speaker at the
@UMKC
Hack-A-Roo, a campus-wide programming contest. She was joined by Malathy Krishnan and Vijay Walunj, H&R Block senior software engineers, who served as judges.
#BlockPride
H&R Block associates, our community partners and the Bloch family gathered today to celebrate our late co-founder Henry Bloch as
@MayorLucasKC
proclaimed July 30, 2022,
#MakeEveryBlockBetter
Day in honor of his 100th birthday. Thanks to all who made today so special!
“In every town, the H&R Block tax pro is like the local doctor – they are very connected to their community. As CMO, understanding this gives context to knowing our customers.” H&R Block CMO
@VijayVinoo
#ForbesCMO
Henry Bloch's life touched millions of people in a positive & profound way. He was a mentor, an entrepreneur & a true visionary. He leaves behind a legacy of client service that not only founded H&R Block but still guides the company today: (via
@nytimes
)
Excited to be hosting this year’s Henry W. Bloch Award for Excellence winners in Kansas City today, ahead of tonight’s awards dinner! This morning's first stop:
@nelson_atkins
where a portrait of Marion Bloch, the wife of H&R Block founder Henry Bloch, is displayed.
#BlockPride
Strengthening our commitment to small businesses, we’re proud to welcome Ian Hardman (
@IanHardman1
)to H&R Block as Vice President and General Manager, Small Business. He will help advance our focus on growing services and support for small business owners.
We are protecting the reputation and trust we have built over 65+ years. This morning, we filed a trademark infringement lawsuit, seeking to prevent Block, Inc.—formerly Square, Inc.—from improperly using the Block name and family of trademarks.
At H&R Block, we always have fun sporting our green colors, especially on
#StPatricksDay
. Cheers to a safe and happy holiday to all our franchisees, associates and clients!
In the midst of changes with the newly announced 1040, H&R Block tax pros are here to help taxpayers navigate the required calculations & forms, so we can continue to make sure our clients get every credit & deduction they deserve:
This evening, as part of H&R Block's annual franchise owner convention, over 2,200 franchise owners took time to assemble care packages for teens, veterans & families to support 4 non-profit Nashville organizations—
@BGCA_Clubs
@OSDTN
Gallatin CARES &
@NashvilleRescue
#BlockPride
Congratulations! We're proud of the 115 tax pros who earned certificates this year for the highest designation H&R Block instructors can achieve: certified master virtual instructor and certified master instructor.
Executive Director of the H&R Block Tax Institute & VP of Regulatory Affairs
@KathyPickering
recently sat down with
@cheddar
anchors
@lisahopeking
&
@thebradsmith
to discuss how tax reform & the government shutdown are impacting this tax season:
CFO Tony Bowen: Revenues had year-over-year growth of $51M, or 11%, primarily due to volume growth in both Assisted and DIY. Additionally,
@waveHQ
contributed $11M, a year-over-year increase of more than 40%. $HRB
“When we think about the different pillars of how we want to give back to the community, taking a stake in these companies is a big one." —
@jjones
explaining H&R Block's decision to back KCRise Fund II to
@StartlandNews
:
Books can ignite a child’s imagination, but when in-person reading opportunities are limited, we must get creative. Recently, hundreds of our associates created a digital read-along library for nonprofits - just one more way we Make Every Block Better.
H&R Block is fervently committed to supporting & cultivating its female workforce, so we are both thrilled and proud to be one of 300 companies named to
@Forbes
first-ever ranking of the Best Employers for Women:
.
@TheStreet
ranks
@HRBlock
#1
in online tax filing software: "What really separates H&R Block from its competition is robust customer support." It's true! Our tax experts are available in-person, online or virtually
#BetterWithBlock
.
Neighbors from all 50 states are helping us and
@Nextdoor
bring to life 10 projects that will spark community connections. From beautification in
@cityoftopeka
to creating a clothing closet in
@CityofDetroit
, we’re making every block better. Learn more at:
.
@KCBizJournal
recognized its 2018 Women Who Mean Business award winners at a luncheon today & we are thrilled that Karen Orosco, SVP of U.S. retail at H&R Block, was among the honorees. Read her profile in
@KCBizJournal
to learn more about her:
#WWMBKC
We are proud to announce that H&R Block has been recognized by
@Forbes
as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2019. Employers on the list were evaluated by employee recommendations, leadership D&I and proactive D&I initiatives:
#BlockPride
"H&R Block is, I believe, on the cusp of a trend that we’ll see amongst many large financial services companies: offer accounting software to your customers." —
@genemarks
on H&R Block's acquisition of
@WaveHQ
(via
@Forbes
)
Congratulations to our three featured franchisees from among more than 1,000. Thank you for leading the way as you deliver expertise and care to our clients and communities.
Our CEO
@JJones
shares how our tax pros continue to provide much-needed help. We are taking steps to be
#BetterTogether
and ensure everyone gets the support they need to file:
We are honored to accept
@npconnect
’s Business Philanthropist of the Year award for 2018! We look forward to continuing our commitment to philanthropy and nonprofits in the
#KansasCity
area.
CEO
@jjones
: Throughout the season, our teams demonstrated agility and resilience, we adapted to an ever-changing environment, and we delivered for our clients when they needed us most. The result was a strong finish. $HRB
When English isn’t your native tongue, taxes can seem like a foreign language. Thanks to our bilingual tax pros like Pat, confusion can easily turn into confidence.
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