H&R Block to Release Third Quarter Results on March 6

Mar 3, 2009
KANSAS CITY, MO, Mar 03, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will report fiscal 2009 third quarter financial results on Friday, Mar. 6, 2009, before the New York Stock Exchange market open. At that time, a copy of the press release will be available on the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com.

At 8:00 a.m. EST, the company will host a conference call for analysts, institutional investors and shareholders. Richard Breeden, chairman of the board, Russ Smyth, president and chief executive officer, Becky Shulman, chief financial officer, and Tim Gokey, president of Retail Tax Services, will discuss the results and future expectations, as well as respond to analysts' questions. To access the call, please dial the number below approximately five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time:

      U.S./Canada (877) 247-6355 - Conference ID:  87179378
      International (706) 679-0371 - Conference ID: 87179378

The call also will be webcast in a listen-only format for the media and public. The link to the webcast and a supporting slide presentation can be accessed directly at http://investor-relations.hrblock.com.

A replay of the call will be available beginning at 9:00 a.m. EST Mar. 6, 2009, and continuing until Mar. 20, 2009, by dialing (800) 642-1687 (U.S./Canada) or (706) 645-9291 (international). The conference ID is 87179378. The webcast will be available for replay on the company's Investor Relations Web site at http://investor-relations.hrblock.com

About H&R Block

H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is the world's preeminent tax services provider, having served more than 400 million clients since 1955 and generating annual revenues of $4.1 billion in fiscal year 2008. H&R Block provides income tax return preparation and related services and products via a nationwide network of approximately 13,000 Company-owned and franchised offices and through TaxCut(R) online and software solutions. The Company also provides business services through RSM McGladrey. For more information visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com.

For Further Information
Investor Relations:
Derek Drysdale
816-854-4513

Media Relations:
Nancy Mays
816-854-4537

>SOURCE: H & R Block