H&R Block Annouces Dates for Reporting Interim Tax Season Results

Jan 17, 2006

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan 17, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today announced its schedule for releasing interim results for the 2006 tax season now under way.

The first report of interim tax season results, through Feb. 15, is planned to be incorporated in the company's announcement of fiscal third quarter financial results, scheduled for release Feb. 23 at 4:00 p.m. EST, after the New York Stock Exchange market closing.

Subsequent releases of interim tax season results are planned prior to market opening on the following dates:

March 16 Results through Feb. 28
March 30 Results through March 15
April 18 Results through March 31
May 10 Results through April 15

A copy of each news release will be available on the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com.

About H&R Block

H&R Block 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 $4.4 billion and net income of $636 million in fiscal year 2005 from operations in four principal business segments: tax preparation and advice via in-office, online and software solutions; investment and financial advisory services; retail and wholesale mortgage services; and tax/accounting/business consulting services for midsized companies. 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.

SOURCE: H&R Block Inc.

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