KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Aug. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share, payable October 1, 2018 , to shareholders of record as of September 12, 2018 .
KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will report fiscal 2019 first quarter results on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 after the New York Stock Exchange market close. At that time, a copy of the press release will be available on the company's investor relations
More than $1.8 million in scholarships helped thousands learn fundamentals of tax preparation KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Aug. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taxes are changing for virtually everyone because of the changes tax reform makes to the tax benefits of homeownership, parenthood and more.
Acting now makes tax changes more meaningful and avoids surprises KANSAS CITY, Mo. , July 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Although most taxpayers saw tax reform change their paychecks earlier this year, many still aren’t sure about the new tax bill’s impact in the end when they file their tax return.
Revenues increased 4 percent to $3.2 billion 1 driven by improvement in the company's U.S. Assisted and do-it-yourself (DIY) businesses Pretax income increased 6% to $669 million ; earnings per share from continuing operations 2 increased $1.02 , or 52 percent, to $2.98 , due to the increase in
Free "Block party" featuring Roasterie coffee and American Dining Creations' food samples on June 6 KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) announced today that The Roasterie Café will open a signature café inside its downtown Kansas City headquarters later this
Participating nonprofits receive $20 for each client referred to H&R Block or Block Advisors KANSAS CITY, Mo. , May 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block’s (NYSE:HRB) nonprofit referral program generated donations for more than 2,400 nonprofits this year, totaling more than $1 million for the
KANSAS CITY, Mo. , April 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) today released its preliminary U.S. tax results, which reflect overall tax return volume growth compared to the prior year. For fiscal year 2018 through April 19 , 19.9 million returns were prepared by or through
KANSAS CITY, Mo. , April 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The millions of taxpayers who still have not filed a tax return have an unexpected extra day to file, with the IRS moving the deadline to April 18 due to IRS system outages on the planned April 17 deadline.
Modern marketer and innovative leader brings deep financial sector experience KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) today announced that Vinoo Vijay will become the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, effective April 23, 2018 .
Tax deadline moves to April 17, giving taxpayers a couple extra days KANSAS CITY, Mo. , April 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taxpayers have just a few days left to get their taxes won before the tax filing deadline. This year, the normal filing deadline of April 15 falls on a Sunday.
From DIY to assisted to hybrid products, H&R Block has a product for all situations KANSAS CITY, Mo. , April 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The April 17 deadline is closing in on millions of taxpayers who still need to file their tax returns. Approximately 60 percent of taxpayers go to a tax
Get organized, review product options and start the preparation process—it’s that simple KANSAS CITY, Mo. , April 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With just days to go before the April 17 tax filing deadline, H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) wants DIY taxpayers to know that just because they are running out of
Tax experts advise when to shred, discard or keep financial documents KANSAS CITY, Mo. , March 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While cyberattacks pose a major threat, not all attackers are found online. They can sift through trash and recycling bins to hunt for personal information like a name,
DIY tax tips for the self-employed include knowing how Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacts them KANSAS CITY, Mo. , March 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Self-employed taxpayers might work alone, but when it comes to their taxes, H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) is a good partner to have.
DIY tax questions and answers help the client who asked and others in the same situation KANSAS CITY, Mo. , March 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When H&R Block DIY clients have questions, the H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) tax experts give them the answers. With layers of support, DIY clients can access the
Convenient access to My LendingTree via MyBlock gives clients monthly credit scores KANSAS CITY, Mo. , March 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of continued efforts to help clients better understand their financial situation, H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) is partnering with LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) to
IRS more than six times more likely to challenge returns than commonly reported KANSAS CITY, Mo. , March 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Every year, the IRS publishes a disarmingly low audit rate of one out of 143 (0.7 percent), for a total of a little more than a million taxpayers who get audited
KANSAS CITY, Mo. , March 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) today released U.S. tax return volume through February 28 and its financial results for the fiscal 2018 third quarter ended January 31, 2018. The company normally reports a fiscal third quarter loss due to the
Tax filing discount available until March 25 for new clients KANSAS CITY, Mo. , March 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A lot is changing for taxpayers: tax reform is already impacting their paychecks and will impact their refunds next year, Congress extended expired tax benefits for 2017 and there are
KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Feb. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 24 cents per share, payable April 2, 2018 , to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2018 .
President & CEO Jeff Jones’ first c-suite selection is known for innovation and talent development KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) today named Tiffany Scalzitti Monroe as its new chief people officer, effective March 5, 2018 .
KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Feb. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) will report fiscal 2018 third quarter results on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 after the New York Stock Exchange market close. At that time, a copy of the press release will be available on the company's investor relations
Taxpayers can get a forward look of tax reform impact on their 2018 tax returns KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Feb. 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In their offices nationwide, H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) is giving clients a forward look review to show them how the tax reform legislation Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)
No other major assisted tax preparer matches H&R Block’s free federal 1040EZ offer KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The unmatched free federal 1040EZ from H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) will allow as many as 23 million taxpayers to file a federal 1040EZ for free through Feb.
Assisted, DIY and military offers give clients high-quality options with guarantees KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Jan. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With IRS e-file opening today, Jan. 29 , the IRS will start processing tax returns, which starts the countdown to the tax deadline; April 17 is now 79 days away.
New group of Individual Tax Identification Numbers expiring KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For 2018, H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) is offering free ITIN application renewals with the IRS for close to a million taxpayers who have an expiring individual taxpayer identification number
MyFreeTaxes™ Offers a Free, Safe Way to File Federal, State Returns, Ease Stress ALEXANDRIA, Va. , Jan. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new survey, conducted by United Way Worldwide , finds that 74 percent of millennial respondents indicate they felt some level of stress around filing their returns.
Getting return into IRS queue is key to getting refund faster KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Jan. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite the federal government shutdown, H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) will continue to assist the millions of taxpayers who want their tax refund as soon as possible, or need to submit their
Presence on Walmart shelves, website increases taxpayer access to best value in DIY tax prep KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) and Walmart (NYSE:WMT) announced Jan. 16 that H&R Block will be the new, exclusive DIY desktop tax software provider available at
Client Appreciation Day offers exposure to business and educational resources, prizes and more KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Block Advisors will mark the start of tax season with an appreciation event on January 18 for Block Advisors clients, consumers and professionals.
Stride partnership makes tracking expenses, discovering deductions and preparing returns easier for self-employed taxpayers KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) is adding a new Self-Employed product designed specifically for the estimated 60 million freelancers,
Majority of respondents unaware of IRS refund delay; almost half dependent on refunds for paying off debt, rent, bills KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a recent survey conducted by H&R Block, 49 percent of respondents are somewhat or very dependent on their tax
Collaboration with Amazon complements value-focused, innovative products KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block DIY desktop software products for tax season 2018 are available at hrblock.com and retail outlets nationwide. Continuing in 2018, H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) desktop
KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Dec. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block will kick off the 2018 tax season with a fresh take on its 2017 campaign, Get Your Taxes Won . The campaign illustrates that the concept of winning at tax time is in finding all the credits and deductions taxpayers are entitled to for
Homeowners, high-tax state residents and families face most significant changes KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Dec. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With passage in both chambers of Congress of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and with the president expected to sign the legislation, H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) advises
Innovative assisted tax prep gives clients upfront pricing, maximum refund and freedom KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Dec. 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a recent H&R Block survey*, Americans who have their tax returns prepared by a tax professional said that in the time they could save by not going to a tax
No-interest loan with no loan fees should provide relief for millions impacted by second year of government-mandated refund delay KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starting January 5 , H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) will make available a Refund Advance * of up to $3,000 from BofI Federal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Dec. 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) today released its financial results for the fiscal 2018 second quarter ended October 31, 2017. The company normally reports a fiscal second quarter loss due to the seasonality of its tax business. The fiscal second
Adjacent to H&R Block tax office, café and drive-thru feature signature Roasterie coffee experience. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for a busy tax season, H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) and The Roasterie Café opened their collaboration in midtown Kansas City with a ribbon
H&R Block More Zero and Tax Pro Review among season highlights KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Nov. 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block Online DIY products and the mobile tax prep app are live starting Dec. 1 at hrblock.com , and in the Apple and Google Play stores.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Nov. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) will report fiscal 2018 second quarter results on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 before the New York Stock Exchange market open. At that time, a copy of the press release will be available on the company's investor
2017 marks 11th anniversary of financial product KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Nov. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For 11 years, the H&R Block Emerald Advance ® line of credit has helped hundreds of thousands of consumers borrow and pay back millions of dollars to improve their financial situations.
Award winner recognized at annual national franchise convention for leading in key growth areas and doing the right thing KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Mandeville, Louisiana franchisee stood out from nearly 1,500 franchisees and won recognition from H&R Block (NYSE:HRB), a
Awards winners recognized at annual national franchise convention for leading in key growth areas and doing the right thing KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Four franchisees stood out from nearly 1,500 franchisees and won recognition from H&R Block (NYSE:HRB), a global consumer
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) today announced the election of Matthew E. Winter, President of The Allstate Corporation , to serve on its board of directors, effective on November 3 rd . Matthew E. Winter Joins H&R Block Board of Directors A photo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Nov. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 24 cents per share, payable January 2, 2018 , to shareholders of record as of December 4, 2017 .
Service to provide guidance on tax relief options including accelerated tax refunds KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help residents recover financially from recent natural disasters, H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) will be offering a new, nationwide free tax advisory service to help
Despite uncertainty, enrolling in health insurance remains the surest way to avoid penalties KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Oct. 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amid recent governmental decisions concerning healthcare, H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) advises taxpayers they can avoid Affordable Care Act penalties on their