Got My Offer Yesterday - less than thrilled!
for context, this would be my 3rd year if I accept:
I became a tax pro in late 2024 by passing the TKA exam and worked 2025 as a level 1 - my hourly rate was $16.50 an hour - I did 71 returns, did not qualify for bonus.
In July 2025 I had not completed leveling up, and my offer for 2026 was the same $16.50 an hour - okay I thought -I was new, slight increase would be nice, but ok. I did 126 returns - no bonus, but really felt I took a giant step forward. In the meanwhile, I leveled up to level 3 last December.
Both years I worked allot of garbage hours - not much business at 10:00 AM on a Tuesday in January - I felt I was taking one for the team as Block chooses to have office hours where the opportunities are limited.
I'm still a Level 3 with no plans to level up again - my offer came in yesterday with a pay cut - $16 per hour which just happens to be minimum wage in my state. I was expecting that since I leveled up that I'd be getting a raise, not a cut. Considering cost of living, over 2 years this is a major cut. I think their response will likely be do more returns and sell more add-ons and you'll make it up that way.
My boss is not available this week - and he just acquired my offices through reorganization so we don't know each other.
I'm not going to accept the offer until I can speak with my boss next week - but I am curious if any of you got the same or similar.
Thanks.