H&R Block Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

May 5, 2010

KANSAS CITY, MO, May 05, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --The Board of Directors of H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share, payable July 1, 2010, to shareholders of record June 10, 2010.

The July 1 payment marks the company's 191st consecutive quarterly dividend.

About H&R Block H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is the world's preeminent tax services provider, having prepared more than 500 million tax returns since 1955. In fiscal 2009, H&R Block had annual revenues of $4.1 billion and prepared more than 24 million tax returns worldwide, utilizing more than 100,000 highly trained tax professionals. The Company provides tax return preparation services in person, through H&R Block At Home(TM) online and desktop software products, and through other channels. The Company is also one of the leading providers of business services through RSM McGladrey. For more information visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com.

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