H&R Block

H&R Block is a Accountant in Palo Alto, CA. The firm provides comprehensive tax preparation and filing services for individuals, families, and small‑business owners, including personal tax returns, ITIN applications, payroll processing, bookkeeping, and business formation for entities such as S‑corps, C‑corps, partnerships and self‑employed creators. It also offers specialized programs like Second Look® Review, Peace of Mind® protection, Tax Identity Shield® and a range of financial products through its Spruce mobile banking platform. Customers in the Palo Alto area can rely on the office’s 4.80 rating for confident, accurate tax work.

The Palo Alto office emphasizes direct assistance from tax professionals, both in‑person and online, allowing clients to schedule appointments, receive tax‑notice support, and access step‑by‑step filing guidance. In addition to standard tax filing, the location handles international and expatriate tax matters, offers free ITIN applications for those without a Social Security number, and supports small‑business owners with payroll compliance and bookkeeping services. The Spruce app, partnered with Pathward®, N.A., provides an all‑in‑one mobile banking experience for managing refunds, loans and everyday money.

Located at 1765 E Bayshore Rd, the office sits on East Bayshore Road just steps from the Bayshore Freeway. It is a short walk to University Avenue and Donohoe Street, about a fifth of a mile from Bridge Pop Park, and roughly three‑tenths of a mile from San Francisquito Creek.

With a strong 4.8 rating, H&R Block is recognized as a reliable tax and accounting resource for Palo Alto residents and local businesses, delivering the breadth of services needed to keep finances in order.