H&R Block Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

May 17, 2007
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 17, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 13.5 cents per share, payable July 2, 2007, to shareholders of record June 11, 2007. The payment will be the company's 179th consecutive quarterly dividend.

About H&R Block

H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is a leading provider of tax, financial, and accounting and business consulting services and products. H&R Block is the world's largest tax services provider, having prepared more than 400 million tax returns since 1955. The company and its subsidiaries reported revenues of $4.9 billion and net income of $490 million in fiscal year 2006. The company currently operates in three principal business segments: Tax Services (income tax preparation and advice via in-office, online and software solutions); Business Services (accounting, tax and business consulting services for midsized companies); and Consumer Financial Services (investment and financial advisory services and banking services). Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., H&R Block markets its continuing services and products under two leading brands - H&R Block and RSM McGladrey. For more information, visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com.

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