H&R Block to Webcast Annual Meeting of Shareholders Sept. 7

Aug 30, 2006

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2006--H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will host a live webcast of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. EDT. The live, listen-only webcast and replay of the meeting will be available from the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com, by clicking on Our Company then Block Investors.

A live, listen-only conference call can also be accessed on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. EDT. Please dial the number approximately 5 to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time:

U.S./Canada (866) 700-0161 Conference ID: 20719863

International (617) 213-8832 Conference ID: 20719863

A replay of the call will be available beginning at noon EDT Sept. 7 and continuing until midnight EDT Oct. 7, by dialing (888) 286-8010 (U.S./Canada) or (617) 801-6888 (International). The replay access code is 90569242.

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 (wholesale mortgage originations and loan servicing); Consumer Financial Services (investment and financial advisory services, retail mortgage loans, and banking products and services); and Business Services (tax, accounting and consulting services for midsized 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.

CONTACT: H&R Block Inc.
Media Relations:
Nick Iammartino, 816-932-4835
nick.iammartino@hrblock.com
or
Investor Relations:
Scott Dudley, 816-932-8342
scott.dudley@hrblock.com

SOURCE: H&R Block Inc.