H&R Block to Announce Interim Tax Season Results Today

Apr 12, 2006

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2006--H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is advancing its report on tax season results for the March 16 to March 31 interim period to shortly after the close of the NYSE today. The report had initially been scheduled for release on April 18. The company indicated that it is releasing the information promptly after collecting and aggregating data ahead of plan.

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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 $4.4 billion 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 mid-sized businesses. 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.


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