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KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2006--H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) announced today that Mark A. Ernst, chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference at 11:30 a.m. EDT on Sept. 26, 2006, in New York.

A listen-only audio webcast of the conference will be available on H&R Block's website at www.hrblock.com. To participate, click on "Our Company," then click on "Block Investors" where you will find the live webcast link for the "Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference." Webcast participants are encouraged to log on 15 minutes in advance to ensure a good connection and software compatibility. A replay of the audio webcast will be available at www.hrblock.com through Oct. 25, 2006.

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.