Taxpayers Impacted By Storms Get Second Filing Extension

Apr 19, 2007

Select H&R Block Offices Open to Assist Taxpayers

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2007--H&R Block's year-round offices across the country are open to serve clients taking advantage of the second extended filing deadline granted this week by the IRS because of severe weather. The extended deadline is now April 26.

Taxpayers impacted by the April 16 storms can call 1-800-HRBLOCK to find the nearest year-round office in their area. H&R Block's (NYSE:HRB) tax professionals will help clients properly file their returns without incurring any late fees or penalties. The company has approximately 4,000 year-round offices nationwide.

Clients who won't be able to file by the extended deadline are still eligible to file for an extension, giving them until Oct. 15 to submit their prepared return. But, an extension to file does not give taxpayers an extension to pay. Taxpayers impacted by the storms should estimate their tax liability and pay as much as they can by the April 26 filing deadline. Underpayments are subject to penalties and interest by the IRS.

Visit www.hrblock.com for additional information on extensions and other media materials related to tax season.

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 generated revenues of $3.6 billion and net income of $287 million from continuing operations 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/presscenter.

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