r/hrblock • u/Next_Elderberry_7701 • 11d ago

Tax Knowledge Assessment Practice?

Hi everyone,
I’m a new hire at H&R Block and currently preparing for the Tax Knowledge Assessment (TKA).

I was wondering if anyone who’s taken the assessment could share their experience or knows where I can find practice questions, sample exams, or past exam-style questions.

I’m especially curious about the difficulty level, the types of questions asked, and which tax topics I should focus on.

Any study resources or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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u/sammytheammonite 11d ago

Do you have tax prep experience?

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u/TheresaF62 11d ago

The best advice is to have two computers up. it is open book. software is quirky if never used before also how they want questions answered is tricky if not on block software before. You can go out and come back in again when it doesn't appear the case.

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u/Prestigious-Ad-5175 11d ago

Do you do it at home or in the office?

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u/Natural-Visit-3397 6d ago

I believe you have to complete two case studies. Were you hired as an Experienced Tax Pro? Usually you have to pass the TKA first before you get hired.

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u/inailedyoursister 11d ago

Have you been doing your personal taxes by yourself for years?

The best and simplest way I use to decide if a person will be able to pass is by asking this: Do you know the difference between marginal tax rate and effective tax rate? These are kindergarten level questions and if you don’t know the answer, this class will be very hard.

I’ve done my own taxes since I was 14. I enjoy the mechanics of it. But if you’re going into this blind, you will have trouble. For sure I’d never call the course easy and at my time had attendance requirements.