Press Release Details

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2003--H&R Block Inc. (NYSE:HRB) will host a live Webcast of its Annual Shareholder's Meeting to be held in Kansas City, Mo. Details for the Webcast are as follows:

What:   H&R Block Annual Shareholder's Meeting

When:   Wed., Sept. 10, 2003, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. EDT (9:00 -
        10:30 a.m. CDT).

Where:  www.hrblock.com

How:    Log onto the Internet address above and select "Shareholders
        Meeting." Participation will be in a listen-only format.

Webcast
Replay: A replay of the webcast will be available at www.hrblock.com
        beginning at approximately 1:30 p.m. EDT, Sept. 10, and
        continuing until 5:00 p.m. EDT, Sept. 30.

Audio
Only:   In the U.S., dial in to 800-299-7635. International
        callers should call 617-786-2901. The passcode is 34043082.
        An audio replay will be available at 12:00 p.m. EDT, Sept. 10,
        and continuing for one week. The replay is available to U.S.
        callers at 888-286-8010 and to international callers at
        617-801-6888. The passcode for the replay is 93934584.

About H&R Block

H&R Block Inc. (www.hrblock.com) is a diversified company with subsidiaries that deliver tax, financial, mortgage and business products and services. It is the only major company with subsidiaries offering a full range of software, online and in-office tax solutions, combined with personalized financial advice about retirement savings, home ownership, and other opportunities to help clients to build a better financial future. As the world's largest tax services company, H&R Block served nearly 21 million clients in the U.S. and 11 countries in 2003. H&R Block Financial Advisors Inc. offers investment services and securities products. With more than 1,000 financial advisors serving clients at more than 500 offices, H&R Block Financial Advisors Inc. is a member NYSE, SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and investment advisor. H&R Block Inc. is not a registered broker-dealer and is not a registered investment advisor. H&R Block Mortgage Corp. offers a full range of retail mortgage products. Option One Mortgage Corp. provides mortgage services and offers wholesale mortgage products through large financial institutions and a network of 24,000 independent mortgage brokers. RSM McGladrey Business Services Inc. and its subsidiaries serve mid-sized businesses and their owners with tax, accounting and business consulting services, as well as personal wealth management services.

    CONTACT: H&R Block Inc.
             Media Relations:
             Bob Schneider, 816-932-4835
                 or
             Investor Relations:
             Mark Barnett, 816-701-4443

    SOURCE: H&R Block Inc.