Press Release Details

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2006--H&R Block Inc. (NYSE:HRB) will report its fiscal 2006 third-quarter financial results on Thursday, Feb. 23, after close of market, 4 p.m. EST. At that time, a copy of the press release will be available from the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com. The release will include the company's first report of interim results for the 2006 tax season through Feb. 15.

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

U.S./Canada (888) 425-2715 - Access Code 2013187
International (706) 679-8257 - Access Code 2013187

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 p.m. EST Feb. 23 and continuing until 12 a.m. EST March 10, by dialing (800) 642-1687 (U.S./Canada) or (706) 645-9291 (International). The replay access code is 2013187. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com/about/investor.

About H&R Block

H&R Block 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 $4.4 billion and net income of $636 million in fiscal year 2005 from operations in four principal business segments: tax preparation and advice via in-office, online and software solutions; investment and financial advisory services; retail and wholesale mortgage services; and tax/accounting/business consulting services for mid-sized companies. 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.