Press Release Details

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 2004--H&R Block Inc. (NYSE:HRB) will report fiscal 2005 first-quarter financial results on Tuesday, Aug. 24, after close of market, 4 p.m. EDT. At that time, a copy of the press release will be available from the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com.

At 5 p.m. EDT, the company will host a conference call for analysts, institutional investors and shareholders. Mark A. Ernst, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, and Jeff Yabuki, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will discuss the quarter and future expectations, as well as respond to analysts' questions. To access the call, please dial the number approximately 5 to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time:

U.S./Canada (888) 425-2715

International (706) 679-8257

The call will be webcast in a listen-only format for the media and public. The link to the webcast can be obtained at www.hrblock.com. Supplemental financial and statistical information will be available in connection with the webcast, or can be accessed directly on H&R Block's Investor Relations Web site at www.hrblock.com/about/investor following market close.

A replay of the call will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m. EDT Aug. 24 and continuing until 12:00 a.m. EDT Sept. 7, by dialing (800) 642-1687 (U.S./Canada) or (706) 645-9291 (International). The replay access code is 8632498. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com through Oct. 31, 2004.

About H&R Block: H&R Block Inc. (www.hrblock.com) is a diversified company with subsidiaries that deliver tax services and financial advice, investment and mortgage products and services, and business accounting and consulting services. As the world's largest tax services company, H&R Block in fiscal 2004 served more than 21 million clients at more than 11,000 retail offices worldwide and with digital tax solutions. H&R Block is the only tax company that offers clients a choice or a blend of in-person services, software and online solutions. Investment services and securities products are offered through H&R Block Financial Advisors Inc., member NYSE, SIPC. H&R Block Inc. is not a registered broker-dealer. H&R Block Mortgage Corp. offers a full range of retail mortgage products. Option One Mortgage Corp. offers wholesale mortgage products and other mortgage services. RSM McGladrey Inc. offers a wide range of services to mid-sized companies, including business and tax consulting, wealth management, and retirement and payroll services.

CONTACT: H&R Block Inc.
Bob Schneider (Media Relations), 816-932-4835
bschneider@hrblock.com
or
Mark Barnett (Investor Relations), 816-701-4443
marbarnett@hrblock.com
SOURCE: H&R Block Inc.