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  Offices Open Late for Professional Advice as April 17 Deadline Approaches

LOS ANGELES, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Whether they're third- shift workers, "night owls," or self-proclaimed procrastinators, many Americans can't adhere to typical business schedules. H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) understands this and, with two extra days to file this season, is keeping its doors open late to make sure all taxpayers receive the tax advice they need.

H&R Block will keep its "Open" signs out late and have tax professionals on standby, with most offices open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The tax preparation marathon will continue through midnight on April 17, this year's filing deadline.

During the last week of tax season, clients may schedule appointments or walk in to receive accurate, professional tax advice day or night. Clients also can bring their information to the tax office using H&R Block's drop-off service, and a tax professional will prepare the return and contact the client when completed -- said Jose Castaneda, divisional marketing manager for H&R Block in Southern California.

H&R Block is recognized as the nation's largest consumer tax preparation services company, with more than 90,000 tax professionals in more than 12,500 retail offices nationwide. They offer personalized tax advice for each client's unique tax and financial situation, backed by more than 50 years of tax preparation expertise.

For more information on last-minute tax tips, as well as free online tools and calculators, or to find an office, taxpayers can visit www.hrblock.com.

About H&R Block

H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is a leading provider of tax, financial, and 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 $3.6 billion and net income of $287 million from continuing operations in fiscal year 2006. The company currently operates in three principal business segments: Tax Services (income tax preparation and advice via in-office, online and software solutions); Business Services (accounting, tax and business consulting services for midsized companies); and Consumer Financial Services (investment and financial advisory services and banking services). Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., H&R Block markets its continuing services and products under two leading brands -- H&R Block and RSM McGladrey. For more information visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com/presscenter.

SOURCE  H&R Block
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    /CONTACT:  Jose Castaneda of H&R Block, +1-949-639-0405 x-222/
    /Web site:  http://www.hrblock.com/presscenter /
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CO:  H&R Block Inc.
ST:  California, Missouri
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