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H&R Block Promotes Andy Phillips To Vice President of the Tax Institute, Succeeding Chief Tax Officer Kathy Pickering

PUBLIC · HRBSep 03, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Vice President

Company

H&R Block

Andy Phillips
Kansas CityFinancial ServicesFinanceFintechLendingBankingAccounting

Description

H&R Block announced the promotion of Andy Phillips to Vice President of The Tax Institute, succeeding the retired Chief Tax Officer Kathy Pickering. In his new role, Phillips will lead The Tax Institute at H&R Block and its team of tax attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents, providing expert research and analysis of state and federal tax laws to deliver an unparalleled benefit to Block clients.

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Company

H&R Block

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

About

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) provides help and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere through global tax preparation services, financial products, and small-business solutions. The company blends digital innovation with human expertise and care as it helps people get the best outcome at tax time and also be better with money using its mobile banking app, Spruce. Through Block Advisors and Wave, the company helps small-business owners thrive with year-round bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and payment processing solutions.

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