Date Title and Summary
Jun 11, 2019
H&R Block Enters into Agreement to Acquire Wave Financial, a Small Business Financial Solutions Platform
Compelling acquisition of a highly compatible business will accelerate H&R Block’s strategy in the large and expanding small business market, providing new growth opportunities. Wave provides accounting, invoicing, payroll, and payments software solutions, as well as bookkeeping services, built
Jun 11, 2019
H&R Block Reports Fiscal 2019 Results; Enters into Agreement to Acquire Wave Financial; Announces Dividend Increase and Extension of Share Repurchase Authorization
Achieved overall U.S. tax return growth, outpacing the industry for the second consecutive year. Reported fiscal 2019 revenues and margins at the high end of previously-provided outlook. Signed definitive agreement to acquire Wave Financial Inc. (“Wave”), accelerating the company’s strategy in the
Apr 24, 2019
H&R Block Reports Tax Season Volume with Growth in U.S. Tax Returns Through April 19; Fiscal 2019 Results to be Announced on June 11, 2019
KANSAS CITY, Mo. , April 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today released its preliminary U.S. tax results, reflecting an increase in overall tax return volume for the second consecutive year.  For fiscal year 2019 through April 19 , tax returns prepared by or through H&R
Apr 23, 2019
H&R Block announces passing of co-founder, Henry W. Bloch
Business legend represented the best in American entrepreneurialism and philanthropy KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of the founding voices of the tax preparation industry was lost today with the passing of Henry Wollman Bloch, 96.
Apr 11, 2019
H&R Block data shows taxes down 25 percent due to TCJA impact
Tax benefit of tax reform shows up in paychecks rather than refunds, showing importance of W-4 help KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) data through March 31, 2019 shows the size of its clients’ tax refunds is up 1.4 percent under the first year of tax reform
Apr 08, 2019
Tax deadline nears as H&R Block offers extended hours, more ways to get taxes done
KANSAS CITY, Mo. , April 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With just one week left until the April 15 tax filing deadline, time is running out for people to file their tax returns. But thanks to H&R Block (NYSE:HRB), the options aren’t running out for people to do their taxes when, where and how they
Apr 04, 2019
H&R Block advises DIY clients on how to prepare for taxes as deadline nears
Get organized, review product options and start the preparation process—it’s that simple KANSAS CITY, Mo. , April 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With just days to go before the April 15 tax filing deadline, taxpayers planning to do their own returns may feel they’re running out of time to file on
Apr 03, 2019
Self-employed tax advice available to H&R Block online filers
Gig economy taxes present different challenges and opportunities, including tax reform changes KANSAS CITY, Mo. , April 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last year taxpayers, including the self-employed, were told everyone would be impacted by tax reform in 2018.
Mar 11, 2019
H&R Block helps online taxpayers understand and file taxes by themselves
Improved digital filing products include more help options and offer even more value KANSAS CITY, Mo. , March 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Filing a tax return isn’t optional for most Americans, but H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) offers many options for consumers wanting to take charge of their tax prep,
Mar 07, 2019
H&R Block Announces Fiscal 2019 Third Quarter Results, Reiterates Financial Outlook for Fiscal Year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. , March 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today released its U.S. tax return volume through February 28, 2019 and financial results for the fiscal 2019 third quarter ended January 31, 2019.  The company normally reports a fiscal third quarter loss due to the