CORRECTING and REPLACING H&R Block Announces Annual Investment Community Conference

Jan 4, 2007

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2007--In BW5884 issued Jan. 3, 2007: the phone numbers for accessing the audiocast were reversed. They should read:

                       U.S./Canada: 866-700-5192

                      International: 617-213-8833

    The corrected release reads:

    H&R BLOCK ANNOUNCES ANNUAL INVESTMENT COMMUNITY CONFERENCE

H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will host its annual Investment Community Conference Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, in New York. The conference will outline H&R Block's strategy and outlook for its businesses. The company will also discuss its positioning and outlook for the tax season just under way.

A listen-only webcast of the conference will be available starting at 8:30 a.m. until approximately 11:45 a.m. EST on the investor relations site at hrblock.com. To participate, click on the "H&R Block Investment Community Conference Webcast" link and follow the instructions. Presentation materials will also be available for downloading and viewing.

In addition to the webcast, a listen-only audiocast will be available during the meeting by dialing:

                       U.S./Canada: 866-700-5192

                      International: 617-213-8833

To access the audiocast, please call the number approximately five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The conference call passcode is 22917027.

A replay of the audiocast will be available until 12 a.m. EST Feb. 9, by dialing 888-286-8010 (U.S./Canada) or 617-801-6888 (International). The replay passcode is 88075063. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com.

About H&R Block

H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is a leading provider of tax, financial, mortgage, 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 $4.9 billion and net income of $490 million in fiscal year 2006. The company operates in four principal business segments: Tax Services (income tax preparation and advice via in-office, online and software solutions); Mortgage Services (non-prime mortgage originations and loan servicing); Business Services (tax, accounting and consulting services for midsized businesses); and Consumer Financial Services (investment and financial advisory services, retail mortgage loans and banking services). Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., H&R Block markets its services and products under three leading brands - H&R Block, Option One and RSM McGladrey. For more information, visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com.

CONTACT: H&R Block Inc.
Media Relations:
Nick Iammartino, 816-854-4556
nick.iammartino@hrblock.com
or
Investor Relations:
Scott Dudley, 816-854-4505
scott.dudley@hrblock.com

SOURCE: H&R Block Inc.