Press Release Details

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2006--H&R Block Inc. (NYSE:HRB) will report fiscal 2007 first quarter financial results on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, after close of market, 4:00 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 5:00 p.m. EDT, the company will host a conference call for analysts, institutional investors and shareholders. Mark Ernst, chairman and chief executive officer, and Bill Trubeck, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss first quarter results and future expectations as well as respond to analysts' questions. To access the call, please dial the number approximately five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time:

U.S./Canada: 800-599-9816 -- Access Code: 37646898

International: 617-847-8705 -- Access Code: 37646898

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. A supporting slide presentation will be available in connection with the webcast and can be accessed directly on H&R Block's Investor Relations Web site, at www.hrblock.com, by clicking on Our Company then Block Investors.

A replay of the call will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m. EDT Aug. 31 and continuing until 12:00 a.m. EDT Sept. 11, by dialing 888-286-8010 (U.S./Canada) or 617-801-6888 (International). The replay access code is 62307219. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com.

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.