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Document And Entity Information	12 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information	Apr. 30, 2018
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Apr. 30, 2018
Entity Registrant Name	H&R BLOCK INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000012659

Consolidated Statements Of Income And Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
REVENUES:
Service revenues	$ 2,766,426	$ 2,648,349	$ 2,653,936
Royalty, product and other revenues	393,505	387,965	384,217
Total revenues	3,159,931	3,036,314	3,038,153
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of revenues	1,739,729	1,644,377	1,685,552
Selling, general and administrative	668,152	675,953	719,409
Total operating expenses	2,407,881	2,320,330	2,404,961
Other income (expense), net	6,054	6,254	5,249
Interest expense on borrowings	(89,372)	(92,951)	(68,962)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	668,732	629,287	569,479
Income taxes	41,823	208,370	185,926
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	626,909	420,917	383,553
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	625,417	419,912	382,835
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	626,909	420,917	383,553
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits of $7,016, $6,986 and $5,414	(13,760)	(11,972)	(9,286)
Net income	$ 613,149	$ 408,945	$ 374,267
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Continuing operations (in usd per share)	$ 2.99	$ 1.97	$ 1.54
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)	(0.06)	(0.05)	(0.04)
Consolidated (in usd per share)	2.93	1.92	1.50
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Continuing operations (in usd per share)	2.98	1.96	1.53
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)	(0.07)	(0.05)	(0.04)
Consolidated (in usd per share)	$ 2.91	$ 1.91	$ 1.49
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
Net income	$ 613,149	$ 408,945	$ 374,267
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities, net of taxes:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year, net of taxes of $ - , ($9) and ($2,270)	1	(16)	(3,530)
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in income, net of taxes of $ - , $ - and ($3,214)	0	0	(4,982)
Unrealized translation gain	995	(4,050)	(4,461)
Other comprehensive loss	996	(4,066)	(12,973)
Comprehensive income	$ 614,145	$ 404,879	$ 361,294

Consolidated Statements Of Income And Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Tax benefits from discontinued operations	$ 7,016	$ 6,986	$ 5,414
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax	0	(9)	(2,270)
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax	$ 0	$ 0	$ (3,214)

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,544,944	$ 1,011,331
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	118,734	106,208
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $81,813 and $55,296	146,774	162,775
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	68,951	65,725
Total current assets	1,891,713	1,346,039
Mortgage loans held for investment, less allowance for loan losses of $0,0	21,396	21,271
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $745,397 and $678,161	231,888	263,827
Intangible assets, net	373,981	409,364
Goodwill	507,871	491,207
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	34,095	83,728
Other noncurrent assets	101,401	99,943
Total assets	3,140,949	2,694,108
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	251,975	217,028
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	141,499	183,856
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	263,050	348,199
Current portion of long-term debt	1,026	981
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	186,101	189,216
Total current liabilities	843,651	939,280
Long-term debt	1,494,609	1,493,017
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	229,430	159,085
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	179,548	163,609
Total liabilities	2,747,238	2,754,991
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, no par, stated value $.01 per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued of 246,198,878	2,462	2,462
Additional paid-in capital	760,250	754,912
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(14,303)	(15,299)
Retained earnings (deficit)	362,980	(48,206)
Less treasury shares, at cost, of 36,944,789 and 39,027,573	(717,678)	(754,752)
Total stockholders' equity (deficiency)	393,711	(60,883)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	3,140,949	$ 2,694,108
Income Taxes Receivable, Current	$ 12,310

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 81,813	$ 55,296
Allowance for loan losses	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, no par value	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, stated value per share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	246,198,878	246,198,878
Treasury Stock, Shares	36,944,789	39,027,573
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	500,000.0	500,000.0

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 613,149	$ 408,945	$ 374,267
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	183,295	182,168	173,598
Provision for bad debt	74,489	52,776	75,395
Deferred taxes	112,140	46,455	36,276
Stock-based compensation	21,954	19,285	23,540
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Receivables	(65,602)	(77,873)	(70,721)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(3,365)	(4,542)	4,321
Other noncurrent assets	(1,421)	(6,364)	4,197
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	32,610	(30,472)	16,723
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	(43,142)	22,789	17,388
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	(3,562)	(59,998)	(77,510)
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	12,689	4,314	3,055
Income tax receivables, accrued income taxes and income tax reserves	(75,491)	129	(12,499)
Other, net	(7,740)	(5,415)	(23,477)
Net cash provided by operating activities	850,003	552,197	544,553
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Sales, maturities and payments received on available-for-sale securities	0	1,144	436,471
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net	0	207,174	38,481
Capital expenditures	(98,583)	(89,255)	(99,923)
Payments made for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(42,539)	(54,816)	(88,776)
Franchise loans:
Franchise loans funded	(22,320)	(34,473)	(22,820)
Payments received on franchise loans	39,968	61,437	55,007
Other, net	11,417	8,108	11,075
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(112,057)	99,319	329,515
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	(830,000)	(1,700,000)	(1,465,000)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	830,000	1,700,000	1,465,000
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	0	996,831
Customer banking deposits, net	0	0	(326,705)
Dividends paid	(200,469)	(187,115)	(201,688)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(9,147)	(322,850)	(2,018,338)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	28,340	2,371	25,775
Other, net	(9,388)	(22,830)	(18,576)
Net cash used in financing activities	(190,664)	(530,424)	(1,961,729)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	(1,143)	(4,464)	(10,590)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	546,139	116,628	(1,098,251)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the year	1,544,944	1,011,331
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW DATA:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds received	8,276	163,539	165,154
Interest paid on borrowings	84,320	87,185	59,058
Accrued additions to property and equipment	3,010	2,433	2,822
Transfer of bank deposits	0	0	(419,028)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 1,663,678	$ 1,117,539	$ 1,000,911

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock
Beginning Balances, Shares at Apr. 30, 2015		316,628				41,353
Beginning Balances, Value at Apr. 30, 2015	$ 1,832,949	$ 3,166	$ 783,793	$ 1,740	$ 1,836,442	$ (792,192)
Net income	374,267				374,267
Other comprehensive loss	(12,973)			(12,973)
Stock-based compensation	23,540		23,540
Stock-based awards exercised or vested, value	(25,346)		(15,257)		(2,848)	$ (43,451)
Stock-based awards exercised or vested, shares						2,262
Acquisition of treasury shares, shares						(610)
Acquisition of treasury shares, value	(18,102)					$ (18,102)
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, shares		(56,400)
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, value	(2,000,000)
Cash dividends declared	(201,688)				(201,688)
Ending Balances, Shares at Apr. 30, 2016		260,219				39,701
Ending Balances, Value at Apr. 30, 2016	23,103	$ 2,602	758,230	(11,233)	40,347	$ (766,843)
Net income	408,945				408,945
Other comprehensive loss	(4,066)			(4,066)
Stock-based compensation	19,285		19,285
Stock-based awards exercised or vested, value	(1,815)		(14,191)		(1,915)	$ (17,921)
Stock-based awards exercised or vested, shares						928
Acquisition of treasury shares, shares						(255)
Acquisition of treasury shares, value	(5,830)					$ (5,830)
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, shares		(14,020)
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, value	(317,020)	$ (140)	(8,412)		(308,468)
Cash dividends declared	(187,115)				(187,115)
Ending Balances, Shares at Apr. 30, 2017		246,199				39,028
Ending Balances, Value at Apr. 30, 2017	(60,883)	$ 2,462	754,912	(15,299)	(48,206)	$ (754,752)
Net income	613,149				613,149
Other comprehensive loss	996			996
Stock-based compensation	21,713		21,713
Stock-based awards exercised or vested, value	(28,352)		(16,375)		(1,494)	$ (46,221)
Stock-based awards exercised or vested, shares						2,389
Acquisition of treasury shares, shares						(306)
Acquisition of treasury shares, value	(9,147)					$ (9,147)
Cash dividends declared	(200,469)				(200,469)
Ending Balances, Shares at Apr. 30, 2018		246,199				36,945
Ending Balances, Value at Apr. 30, 2018	$ 393,711	$ 2,462	$ 760,250	$ (14,303)	$ 362,980	$ (717,678)

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared per share	$ 0.96	$ 0.88	$ 0.80

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

NATURE OF OPERATIONS – Our subsidiaries provide assisted and do-it-yourself (DIY) tax return preparation solutions through multiple channels (including in-person, online and mobile applications, and desktop software) and distribute H&R Block-branded products and services, including those of our financial partners, to the general public primarily in the United States (U.S.), Canada, Australia, and their respective territories.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and our subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS – Our discontinued operations include the results of operations of Sand Canyon Corporation, previously known as Option One Mortgage Corporation (including its subsidiaries, collectively, SCC), which exited its mortgage business in fiscal year 2008. See notes 11 and 12 for additional information on litigation, claims, and other loss contingencies related to our discontinued operations.

MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U. S. (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates, assumptions and judgments are applied in the evaluation of contingent losses arising from our discontinued mortgage business, contingent losses associated with pending claims and litigation, reserves for uncertain tax positions, the impact of legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Legislation) and related matters. Estimates have been prepared based on the best information available as of each balance sheet date. As such, actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – All non-restricted highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.

Outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit (book overdrafts) included in accounts payable totaled $27.2 million and $29.6 million as of April 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – RESTRICTED – Cash and cash equivalents – restricted consists primarily of cash held by our captive insurance subsidiary that is expected to be used to pay claims.

RECEIVABLES AND RELATED ALLOWANCES – Our trade receivables consist primarily of accounts receivable from tax clients for tax return preparation and related fees. The allowance for doubtful accounts for these receivables requires management's judgment regarding collectibility and current economic conditions to establish an amount considered by management to be adequate to cover estimated losses as of the balance sheet date. Credit losses from tax clients for tax return preparation and related fees are not specifically identified and charged off; instead they are evaluated on a pooled basis. At the end of each tax season the outstanding balances on these receivables are evaluated based on collections received and expected collections over subsequent tax seasons. We charge-off receivables to an amount we believe represents the net realizable value.

Our financing receivables consist primarily of participations in H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of Credit (EAs), loans made to franchisees, and amounts due under our Instant Cash Back® program in Canada.

H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit. EAs are typically offered to clients in our offices from late November through December, currently in an amount not to exceed $1,000. If the borrower meets certain criteria as agreed in the loan terms, the line of credit can be utilized year-round. EA balances require an annual paydown on February 15^th, and any amounts unpaid are placed on non-accrual status as of March 1^st. Payments on past due amounts are applied to principal. These lines of credit are offered by BofI Federal Bank, a federal savings bank (BofI). We purchase participation interests in their loans, as discussed further in note 11.

Credit losses from EAs are not specifically identified and charged off; instead we review the credit quality of these receivables on a pooled basis, segregated by the year of origination. At the end of the fiscal year, the outstanding balances on these receivables are evaluated based on collections received and expected collections over subsequent tax seasons. We charge-off receivables to an amount we believe represents the net realizable value.

Loans made to franchisees. The credit quality of these receivables is assessed at origination at an individual franchisee level. Payment history is monitored on a regular basis. Based upon our internal analysis and underwriting activities, we believe all loans to franchisees are of similar credit quality. Loans are evaluated for collectibility when they become delinquent. Amounts deemed to be uncollectible are written off to bad debt expense and bad debt related to these loans has typically been immaterial. Additionally, the franchise territory serves as additional protection in the event a franchisee defaults on the loan, as we may revoke franchise rights, write off the remaining balance of the loan and refranchise the territory or begin operating it as company-owned.

Instant Cash Back® receivables. Our Canadian operations advance refunds due to certain clients from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), in exchange for a fee. The total fee we charge for this service is mandated by legislation which is administered by the CRA. The client assigns to us the full amount of the tax refund to be issued by the CRA and the refund is then sent by the CRA directly to us. The amount we advance to clients under this program is the amount of their estimated refund, less our fees, any amounts expected to be withheld by the CRA for amounts the client may owe to government authorities and any amounts owed to us from prior years. The CRA's system for tracking amounts due to various government agencies also indicates if the client has already filed a return, does not exist in the CRA's records, or is bankrupt. This serves to greatly reduce the amounts of uncollectible receivables and the risk of fraudulent returns.

Credit losses from these receivables are not specifically identified and charged off; instead we review the credit quality of these receivables on a pooled basis, segregated by the year of origination. At the end of each tax season the outstanding balances on these receivables are evaluated based on collections received and expected collections over subsequent tax seasons. We charge-off receivables to an amount we believe represents the net realizable value.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT – Buildings and equipment are initially recorded at cost and are depreciated over the estimated useful life of the assets using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are initially recorded at cost and are amortized over the lesser of the remaining term of the respective lease or the estimated useful life, using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives are generally 15 to 40 years for buildings, two to five years for computers and other equipment, three to five years for purchased software and up to eight years for leasehold improvements.

Substantially all of the operations of our subsidiaries are conducted in leased premises. For all lease agreements, including those with escalating rent payments or rent holidays, we recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis.

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS – Goodwill represents costs in excess of fair values assigned to the underlying net assets of acquired businesses. Goodwill is not amortized, but rather is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if indications of potential impairment exist.

Intangible assets, including internally-developed software, with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. The weighted-average life of intangible assets with finite lives is 18 years. Intangible assets are typically amortized over the estimated useful life of the assets using the straight-line method.

TREASURY SHARES – We record shares of common stock repurchased by us as treasury shares, at cost, resulting in a reduction of stockholders' equity. Periodically, we may retire shares held in treasury as determined by our Board of Directors. We typically reissue treasury shares as part of our stock-based compensation programs. When shares are reissued, we determine the cost using the average cost method.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT – We use the following classification of financial instruments pursuant to the fair value hierarchy methodologies for assets measured at fair value:


▪	Level 1 – inputs to the valuation are quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.


▪	Level 2 – inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for similar assets in active markets utilizing a third-party pricing service to determine fair value.


▪	Level 3 – valuation is based on significant inputs that are unobservable in the market and our own estimates of assumptions that we believe market participants would use in pricing the asset.

Assets measured on a recurring basis are initially measured at fair value and are required to be remeasured at fair value in the financial statements at each reporting date. There were no transfers between hierarchy levels during the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017.

Fair value estimates, methods and assumptions are set forth below. The fair value was not estimated for assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.


▪	Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted - Fair value approximates the carrying amount (Level 1).


▪	Receivables, net - short-term - For short-term balances the carrying values reported in the balance sheet approximate fair market value due to the relative short-term nature of the respective instruments (Level 1).

▪

Receivables, net - long-term - The carrying values for the long-term portion of loans to franchisees approximate fair market value due to variable interest rates, low historical delinquency rates and franchise territories serving as collateral (Level 1). Long-term EA and Refund Transfer (RT) receivables are carried at net realizable value which approximates fair value (Level 3). Net realizable value is determined based on historical collection rates.


▪	Long-term debt - The fair value of our Senior Notes is based on quotes from multiple banks (Level 2). See note 6 for fair value.


▪	Contingent consideration - Fair value approximates the carrying amount (Level 3). See note 11 for the carrying amount.

REVENUE RECOGNITION – On May 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2014-09 using the full retrospective approach for all contracts as of the adoption date. As the adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements, no adjustments were made to the prior year periods to be in compliance with ASU 2014-09.

Revenue is recognized upon satisfaction of performance obligations by the transfer of a product or service to the customer. Revenue is the amount of consideration we expect to receive for our services and products, and excludes sales taxes. When providing the majority of our tax preparation services, we generally have multiple performance obligations that are provided simultaneously at a point in time and revenue is recognized at that time. Our Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan (POM) and Tax Identity Shield® (TIS) products have multiple performance obligations that are provided over time. The transaction price for POM and TIS, which is due at the time of purchase, is allocated to the various performance obligations based on relative stand alone selling prices. Revenues for POM and TIS are deferred until the respective performance obligations have been satisfied. We have determined that these contracts do not contain a significant financing component.

Service revenues consist primarily of fees for preparation and filing of tax returns, both in offices and through our online programs, fees earned on Refund Transfers (RTs), interchange income associated with our H&R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard® (Emerald Card) program, fees associated with our POM and fees associated with our TIS program. Service revenues are recognized when performance obligations are satisfied as follows:


▪	Assisted and DIY online tax preparation revenues are recorded when a completed return is electronically filed or accepted by the customer. The value of point-of-sale discounts and coupons are recorded as a reduction of revenue.


▪	Fees for electronic filing of tax returns prepared using our DIY tax return preparation solutions are recorded when the return is electronically filed.


▪	Fees related to RTs are recognized when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) acknowledgment is received and the bank account is established at BofI.

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Revenues associated with our Emerald Card® program consist of interchange income from the use of debit cards and fees from the use of ATM networks, net of volume-based amounts retained by BofI in connection with our agreement. Interchange income is a fee paid by a merchant bank to BofI through the interchange network. Net revenue associated with our Emerald Card® is recognized based on cardholder transactions.

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Under POM we (1) represent our clients if they are audited by a taxing authority, and (2) assume the cost, subject to certain limits, of additional taxes owed by a client resulting from errors attributable to H&R Block. POM revenues are deferred and recognized over the term of the plan, based on the historical pattern of actual claims paid, as claims paid represent the transfer of POM services to the customer. The plan covers the life of the tax return, which can be up to six years; however, the majority of claims are incurred in years two and three after the sale of POM.

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Our TIS program offers clients assistance in helping protect their tax identity and access to services to help restore their tax identity, if necessary. Prevention services include a daily scan of the dark web for personal information, a pre-tax season identity theft risk assessment, notifying clients if their information is detected on a tax return filed through H&R Block, and obtaining additional IRS identity protections when eligible. TIS revenues are deferred and are recognized as the various services are provided to the client, either by us or a third party, throughout the term of the contract, which ends on April 30th of the following year.

Royalty, product and other revenues are recognized when performance obligations are satisfied as follows:


▪	Royalties, which are based on contractual percentages of franchise gross receipts, are generally recorded in the period in which the services are provided by the franchisee to the customer.


▪	Revenue from the sale of DIY desktop software is recognized when the product is sold to the end user. Rebates and other incentives paid in connection with these sales are recorded as a reduction of revenue.


▪	Participation revenue on EAs is recorded over the life of the underlying loan.


▪	Interest on loans to franchisees is calculated using the average daily balance method and is recognized based on the principal amount outstanding until the outstanding balance is paid or becomes delinquent.

ADVERTISING EXPENSE – Advertising costs for radio, television and online ads are expensed over the course of the tax season, with print and mailing advertising expensed as incurred. Marketing and advertising expenses totaled $249.1 million, $261.3 million and $297.8 million for fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS – We have a 401(k) defined contribution plan covering eligible full-time and seasonal employees following the completion of an eligibility period. Employer contributions to this plan are discretionary and totaled $16.4 million, $13.8 million and $14.3 million for continuing operations in fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

We have severance plans covering executives and eligible regular full-time or part-time active employees of a participating employer who incur a qualifying termination. Expenses related to severance benefits of continuing operations totaled $4.0 million, $5.6 million and $12.0 million in fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS –

Restricted Cash in Statement of Cash Flows. In November 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-18, "Restricted Cash (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)," (ASU 2016-18). This guidance requires that restricted cash be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. This guidance must be applied retrospectively to all periods presented. We adopted ASU 2016-18 effective May 1, 2017. All prior periods have been adjusted to conform to the current period presentation, which resulted in an increase in cash provided by operations of $2.1 million and $12.2 million for fiscal years 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Stock-based compensation. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," (ASU 2016-09). This guidance requires that, among other things: (1) all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies would be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement; and (2) excess tax benefits would not be separated from other income tax cash flows and, thus, would be classified along with other cash flows as an operating activity. The transition requirements for this guidance cover several aspects of share-based payment accounting, but the changes applicable to us were applied prospectively. We adopted ASU 2016-09 effective May 1, 2017. We recorded a discrete tax benefit of $5.2 million related to stock-based compensation during fiscal year 2018.

Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, "Leases" (ASU 2016-02), which will require the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for leases previously classified as operating leases. ASU 2016-02 also requires additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures related to the nature, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This guidance will be effective for us on May 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted, and requires the use of a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-02 on our consolidated financial statements. However we expect the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements could be significant, as our future minimum operating lease commitments totaled $820.9 million as of April 30, 2018.

Revenue recognition. In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 which is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue which reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for the transfer of the promised goods or services to customers. This ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract, and clarifies guidance for multiple-element arrangements. This guidance replaced most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP when it became effective. The new standard was effective for us on May 1, 2018, and we adopted using the full retrospective transition method. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements. See note 16 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Income Taxes. In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-16, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Asset Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory," (ASU 2016-16). The new guidance eliminates the exception for intra-entity transfers other than inventory and requires the recognition of current and deferred income taxes resulting from such a transfer when the transfer occurs. This guidance is effective for us on May 1, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. We will recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to increase retained earnings by approximately $100 million, which will also result in increases in deferred tax assets and reserves for uncertain tax positions.

Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share is computed using the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines net income per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Per share amounts are computed by dividing net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during each period.

The computations of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are as follows:



(in 000s, except per share amounts)
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016
Net income from continuing operations attributable to shareholders	$	626,909		$	420,917		$	383,553
Amounts allocated to participating securities	(1,492		)	(1,005		)	(718		)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	625,417		$	419,912		$	382,835

Basic weighted average common shares	208,824			212,809			249,009
Potential dilutive shares	1,389			1,286			1,809
Dilutive weighted average common shares	210,213			214,095			250,818
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders:
Basic	$	2.99		$	1.97		$	1.54
Diluted	2.98			1.96			1.53

Diluted earnings per share excludes the impact of shares of common stock issuable upon the lapse of certain restrictions or the exercise of options to purchase 0.6 million, 0.3 million and 0.1 million shares of stock for fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively, as the effect would be antidilutive.

Receivables

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Unclassified [Abstract]

Receivables

Receivables, net of their related allowance, consist of the following:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018				2017
	Short-term		Long-term		Short-term		Long-term
Loans to franchisees	$	30,596	$	35,212	$	39,911	$	36,614
Receivables for U.S. assisted and DIY tax preparation and related fees	41,572		5,503		23,025		6,316
Instant Cash Back® receivables	27,192		2,057		34,940		—
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit	15,642		5,754		16,202		5,069
Software receivables from retailers	6,769		—		16,715		—
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees	9,239		761		13,275		1,585
Other	15,764		3,147		18,707		3,314
	$	146,774	$	52,434	$	162,775	$	52,898

Balances presented above as short-term are included in receivables, while the long-term portions are included in other noncurrent assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

Loans to Franchisees. Franchisee loan balances consist of term loans made primarily to finance the purchase of franchises and revolving lines of credit primarily for the purpose of funding off-season working capital needs. As of April 30, 2018 and 2017, we had $0.1 million loans more than 90 days past due. We had no loans to franchisees on non-accrual status as of April 30, 2018 or 2017.

Instant Cash Back® Program. Instant Cash Back amounts are generally received from the CRA within 60 days of filing the client's return, with the remaining balance collectible from the client. As of April 30, 2018 and 2017, we had $2.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively, of Instant Cash Back balances more than 60 days old.

We review the credit quality of our Instant Cash Back receivables based on pools, which are segregated by the year of origination, with older years being deemed more unlikely to be repaid. As of April 30, 2018, gross balances of $31.9 million, $0.5 million and $0.7 million, were originated in fiscal years 2018, 2017, and 2016 and prior, respectively.

H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit. These lines of credit are originated by BofI, and we purchase a participation interest in them. We review the credit quality of our EA receivables based on pools, which are segregated by the year of origination, with older years being deemed more unlikely to be repaid.

Beginning in fiscal year 2018, we now charge-off older balances in December while in prior years, these charge-offs happened in April. This change was made to align with our practices on other financial receivables. Current balances and amounts on non-accrual status and classified as impaired, or more than 60 days past due, by year of origination, are as follows:



										(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018						2017
Year of Origination	Current Balance			Non-Accrual		Year of Origination	Current Balance			Non-Accrual

2018	$	25,835		$	25,835	2017	$	10,160		$	10,160
2017	3,955			3,955		2016	4,527			4,527
2016 and prior	4,502			4,502		2015 and prior	2,709			2,709
Revolving loans	13,726			11,067		Revolving loans	13,998			10,600
	48,018			$	45,359		31,394			$	27,996
Allowance ⁽¹⁾	(26,622		)			Allowance ⁽¹⁾	(10,123		)
Net balance	$	21,396				Net balance	$	21,271


⁽¹⁾	As of April 30, 2018, the allowance relates to estimated uncollectible balances from the 2018 tax season and past due revolving loans. As of April 30, 2017, the allowance related solely to revolving loans.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for our receivables is as follows:



(in 000s)
	EAs			All Other			Total
Balances as of May 1, 2015	$	7,353		$	47,174		$	54,527
Provision	24,939			48,743			73,682
Charge-offs	(23,285		)	(47,913		)	(71,198		)
Balances as of April 30, 2016	9,007			48,004			57,011
Provision	12,713			40,063			52,776
Charge-offs	(11,597		)	(42,894		)	(54,491		)
Balances as of April 30, 2017	10,123			45,173			55,296
Provision	16,499			57,990			74,489
Charge-offs	—			(47,972		)	(47,972		)
Balances as of April 30, 2018	$	26,622		$	55,191		$	81,813

In fiscal years 2018 and 2017, we recorded recoveries of $2.9 million and $6.8 million, respectively, on EAs against our allowance, compared to none in fiscal year 2016.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for claims held for amounts due a entity, excluding financing receivables. Examples include, but are not limited to, trade accounts receivables, notes receivables, loans receivables. Includes disclosure for allowance for credit losses.

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Property And Equipment

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]

Property And Equipment

The components of property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, are as follows:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018		2017
Buildings	$	62,451	$	69,904
Computers and other equipment	91,388		111,618
Leasehold improvements	69,029		74,112
Purchased software	7,642		6,570
Land and other non-depreciable assets	1,378		1,623
	$	231,888	$	263,827

Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment for continuing operations for fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $103.4 million, $103.2 million and $100.8 million, respectively.

During fiscal year 2018, we decided to permanently close approximately 400 tax offices after this year's tax season and, as a result, wrote off $7.4 million in related leasehold improvements, furniture and signage. This expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:



(in 000s)
	Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment Losses			Net
Balances as of May 1, 2016	$	503,054	$	(32,297	)	$	470,757
Acquisitions	19,261		—			19,261
Disposals and foreign currency changes, net	1,189		—			1,189
Impairments	—		—			—
Balances as of April 30, 2017	523,504		(32,297		)	491,207
Acquisitions	15,983		—			15,983
Disposals and foreign currency changes, net	681		—			681
Impairments	—		—			—
Balances as of April 30, 2018	$	540,168	$	(32,297	)	$	507,871

We tested goodwill for impairment in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018, and did not identify any impairment.

Components of intangible assets are as follows:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018							2017
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Reacquired franchise rights	$	339,779	$	(113,856	)	$	225,923	$	331,150	$	(90,877	)	$	240,273
Customer relationships	256,137		(164,005		)	92,132		234,603		(133,207		)	101,396
Internally-developed software	140,255		(111,734		)	28,521		139,709		(108,379		)	31,330
Noncompete agreements	32,899		(29,673		)	3,226		32,408		(27,559		)	4,849
Franchise agreements	19,201		(12,054		)	7,147		19,201		(10,774		)	8,427
Purchased technology	54,700		(37,770		)	16,930		54,700		(31,973		)	22,727
Acquired assets pending final allocation ⁽¹⁾	102		—			102		362		—			362
	$	843,073	$	(469,092	)	$	373,981	$	812,133	$	(402,769	)	$	409,364

⁽¹⁾Represents recent business acquisitions for which final purchase price allocations have not yet been determined.

The increase in the gross carrying amount of intangible assets resulted primarily from the acquisition of approximately 110 offices to our company-owned network. The amounts and weighted-average lives of assets acquired or added during fiscal year 2018 are as follows:



(dollars in 000s)
	Amount		Weighted-Average Life (in years)
Reacquired franchise rights	$	8,480	5
Customer relationships	24,518		6
Internally-developed software	16,821		2
Noncompete agreements	453		5
Total	$	50,272	4

Amortization of intangible assets of continuing operations for the years ended April 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $79.9 million, $78.9 million and $72.8 million, respectively. Estimated amortization of intangible assets for fiscal years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 is $68.6 million, $51.9 million, $36.5 million, $25.2 million and $13.4 million, respectively.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Long-Term Debt

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Debt Instruments [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

The components of long-term debt are as follows:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018			2017
Senior Notes, 4.125%, due October 2020	$	650,000		$	650,000
Senior Notes, 5.500%, due November 2022	500,000			500,000
Senior Notes, 5.250%, due October 2025	350,000			350,000
Capital lease obligation, due over the next 5 years	5,628			6,610
Debt issuance costs and discounts	(9,993		)	(12,612		)
	1,495,635			1,493,998
Less: Current portion	(1,026		)	(981		)
	$	1,494,609		$	1,493,017

UNSECURED COMMITTED LINE OF CREDIT – On September 22, 2017, we entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit and Guarantee Agreement (2017 CLOC), which further amended our First Amended and Restated Credit and Guarantee Agreement (2016 CLOC), extending the scheduled maturity date from September 22, 2021 to September 22, 2022. Other material terms remain unchanged from our 2016 CLOC. The 2017 CLOC provides for an unsecured senior revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of $2.0 billion, which includes a $200.0 million sublimit for swingline loans and a $50.0 million sublimit for standby letters of credit. We may request increases in the aggregate principal amount of the revolving credit facility of up to $500.0 million, subject to obtaining commitments from lenders and meeting certain other conditions. The 2017 CLOC will mature on September 22, 2022, unless extended pursuant to the terms of the 2017 CLOC, at which time all outstanding amounts thereunder will be due and payable. The 2017 CLOC includes an annual facility fee, which will vary depending on our then current credit ratings.

The 2017 CLOC is subject to various conditions, triggers, events or occurrences that could result in earlier termination and contains customary representations, warranties, covenants and events of default, including, without limitation: (1) a covenant requiring the Company to maintain a debt-to-EBITDA ratio calculated on a consolidated basis of no greater than (a) 3.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter ending on April 30, July 31, and October 31 of each year and (b) 4.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter ending on January 31 of each year; (2) a covenant requiring us to maintain an interest coverage (EBITDA-to-interest expense) ratio calculated on a consolidated basis of not less than 2.50 to 1.00 as of the last date of any fiscal quarter; and (3) covenants restricting our ability to incur certain additional debt, incur liens, merge or consolidate with other companies, sell or dispose of assets (including equity interests), liquidate or dissolve, engage in certain transactions with affiliates or enter into certain restrictive agreements. The 2017 CLOC includes provisions for an equity cure which could potentially allow us to independently cure certain defaults. Proceeds under the 2017 CLOC may be used for working capital needs or for other general

corporate purposes. We were in compliance with these requirements as of April 30, 2018.

As of April 30, 2018, amounts available to borrow under the 2017 CLOC were limited by the debt-to-EBITDA covenant to approximately $1.7 billion; however, our cash needs at April 30 generally do not require us to borrow on our CLOC at that time, and we had no balance outstanding under the 2017 CLOC as of April 30, 2018.

SENIOR NOTES – On September 25, 2015, we issued $650.0 million of 4.125% Senior Notes due October 1, 2020, and $350.0 million of 5.250% Senior Notes due October 1, 2025. The Senior Notes are not redeemable by the bondholders prior to maturity, although we have the right to redeem some or all of these notes at any time, at specified redemption prices. Proceeds of the Senior Notes issued in September 2015, along with cash on hand, were used to repurchase shares in fiscal year 2016, as discussed in note 7.

On October 25, 2012, we issued $500.0 million of 5.50% Senior Notes due November 1, 2022. The Senior Notes are not redeemable by the bondholders prior to maturity.

The interest rates on our Senior Notes are subject to adjustment based upon our credit ratings.

OTHER INFORMATION – The aggregate payments required to retire long-term debt are $1.0 million, $1.1 million, $651.1 million, $1.2 million, $501.2 million and $350.0 million in fiscal years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and beyond, respectively.

The estimated fair value of our long-term debt as of April 30, 2018 and 2017 totaled $1.5 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively.

Fair Value Measurement

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurement

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT – We use the following classification of financial instruments pursuant to the fair value hierarchy methodologies for assets measured at fair value:


▪	Level 1 – inputs to the valuation are quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.


▪	Level 2 – inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for similar assets in active markets utilizing a third-party pricing service to determine fair value.


▪	Level 3 – valuation is based on significant inputs that are unobservable in the market and our own estimates of assumptions that we believe market participants would use in pricing the asset.

ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS – The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments are as follows:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018				2017				Fair Value Hierarchy
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Fair Value Hierarchy
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,544,944	$	1,544,944	$	1,011,331	$	1,011,331	Level 1
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	118,734		118,734		106,208		106,208		Level 1
Receivables, net - short-term	146,774		146,774		162,775		162,775		Level 1
Receivables, net - long-term	52,434		52,434		52,898		52,898		Level 1 and 3
Liabilities:
Long-term debt (excluding debt issuance costs)	—		1,548,121		1,502,735		1,569,033		Level 2
Contingent consideration	12,060		12,060		10,428		10,428		Level 3

Fair value estimates, methods and assumptions are set forth below. The fair value was not estimated for assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.


▪	Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted - Fair value approximates the carrying amount.


▪	Receivables, net - short-term - For short-term balances the carrying values reported in the balance sheet approximate fair market value due to the relative short-term nature of the respective instruments.

▪

Receivables, net - long-term - The carrying values for the long-term portion of loans to franchisees approximate fair market value due to variable interest rates, low historical delinquency rates and franchise territories serving as collateral (Level 1). Long-term EA receivables are carried at net realizable value which approximates fair value (Level 3). Net realizable value is determined based on historical collection rates.


▪	Long-term debt - The fair value of our Senior Notes is based on quotes from multiple banks.


▪	Contingent consideration - Fair value approximates the carrying amount.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity	Apr. 30, 2018
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	We had no repurchases or retirements of common stock in fiscal year 2018. During fiscal year 2017, we repurchased and immediately retired 14.0 million shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $317.0 million, or an average price of $22.61 per share. During fiscal year 2016, we repurchased and immediately retired 56.4 million shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $2.0 billion, or an average price of $35.46 per share. As of April 30, 2018 and 2017, substantially all of the balance of our accumulated comprehensive loss consisted of foreign currency translation adjustments.

Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

NOTE 8: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

We have a stock-based Long Term Incentive Plan (Plan), under which we can grant stock options, restricted shares, performance-based share units, restricted share units, deferred stock units and other forms of equity to employees, non-employee directors and consultants. Stock-based compensation expense of our continuing operations totaled $22.0 million, $19.3 million and $23.5 million in fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively, net of related tax benefits of $6.9 million, $6.0 million and $9.5 million, respectively. We realized tax benefits of $15.3 million, $5.9 million and $20.9 million in fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

As of April 30, 2018, we had 14.6 million shares reserved for future awards under our Plan. We issue shares from our treasury stock to satisfy the exercise or vesting of stock-based awards and believe we have adequate treasury stock balances available for future issuances.

We measure the fair value of options on the grant date or modification date using the Black-Scholes-Merton (Black-Scholes) option valuation model based upon the expected term of the options. We measure the fair value of nonvested shares and share units based on the closing price of our common stock on the grant date. We measure the fair value of performance-based share units based on the Monte Carlo valuation model, taking into account as necessary those provisions of the performance-based nonvested share units that are characterized as market conditions. We generally expense the grant-date fair value, net of estimated forfeitures, over the vesting period on a straight-line basis.

Options, nonvested shares and nonvested share units (other than performance-based nonvested share units) granted to employees typically vest pro-rata based upon service over a three-year period with a portion vesting each year. Performance-based nonvested share units granted to employees typically cliff vest at the end of a three-year period based upon satisfaction of both service-based and performance-based requirements. The number of performance-based share units that ultimately vest can range from zero up to 250 percent of the number granted, based on the form of the award, which can vary by year of grant. The performance metrics for these awards typically consist of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), EBITDA growth, return on equity, return on invested capital, total shareholder return or our stock price. Deferred stock units granted to non-employee directors vest when they are granted and are settled six months after the director separates from service as a director of the Company, except in the case of death.

All share units granted to employees and non-employee directors receive cumulative dividend equivalents to the extent of the units ultimately vesting at the time of distribution. Options granted under our Plan have a maximum contractual term of ten years.

NONVESTED SHARES AND SHARE UNITS – A summary of nonvested shares, nonvested share units and deferred stock units, including those that are performance-based, for the year ended April 30, 2018, is as follows:



(shares in 000s)
	Nonvested Shares and Nonvested Share Units				Performance-Based Nonvested Share Units
	Shares		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Shares		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning of the year	1,616		$	23.50	1,099		$	30.22
Granted	667		30.03		273		32.66
Released	(635	)	24.11		(197	)	37.20
Forfeited	(109	)	28.22		(48	)	29.55
Outstanding, end of the year	1,539		$	25.54	1,127		$	29.01

The total fair value of shares and units vesting during fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $22.6 million, $20.3 million and $28.8 million, respectively. As of April 30, 2018, we had $30.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these shares. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of two years.

When valuing our performance-based nonvested share units on the grant date, we typically estimate the expected volatility using historical volatility for H&R Block, Inc. and selected comparable companies. The dividend yield is calculated based on the current dividend and the market price of our common stock on the grant date. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon yield curve in effect on the grant date. Both expected volatility and the risk-free interest rate are based on a period that approximates the expected term. The following assumptions were used to value performance-based nonvested share units using the Monte Carlo valuation model during the periods:



Year ended April 30,	2018		2017			2016
Expected volatility	13.33% - 81.19%		13.92% - 74.53%			12.85% - 55.27%
Expected term	3 years		3 years			3 years
Dividend yield ⁽¹⁾	0% - 3.23%		0% - 3.68%			0% - 2.70%
Risk-free interest rate	1.42% - 1.55%		0.84		%	0.95		%
Weighted-average fair value	$	32.66	$	25.38		$	30.00


⁽¹⁾	The valuation model assumes that dividends are reinvested by the Company on a continuous basis.

STOCK OPTIONS – A summary of options for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, is as follows:



(in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding, beginning of the year	1,702		$	17.99
Granted	274		29.73
Exercised	(1,495	)	17.94
Forfeited or expired	—		—
Outstanding, end of the year	481		$	24.84	7 years	$	1,965

Exercisable, end of the year	190		$	18.08	4 years	$	1,853
Exercisable and expected to vest	435		$	24.34	7 years	$	1,958

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $18.9 million, $1.0 million and $11.7 million, respectively. As of April 30, 2018, we had $1.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding options. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of two years.

When valuing our options on the grant date, we typically estimate the expected volatility using our historical stock price data. We also use historical exercise and forfeiture behaviors to estimate the options expected term and our forfeiture rate. The dividend yield is calculated based on the current dividend and the market price of our common stock on the grant date. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon yield curve in effect on the grant date. Both expected volatility and the risk-free interest rate are based on a period that approximates the expected term.

The weighted-average fair values for stock options granted during fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016 were $5.02, $3.31 and $5.28, respectively.

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

We file a consolidated federal income tax return in the U.S. with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and file tax returns in various state, local, and foreign jurisdictions. Tax returns are typically examined and either settled upon completion of the examination or through the appeals process. Our U.S. federal income tax returns for 2015 and 2016 have not been audited and remain open to examination. During the current quarter, the IRS completed its examination of our 2014 federal income tax return with no significant adjustments made. As a result, we consider 2014 to be closed for federal income tax purposes. Our U.S. federal income tax returns for 2013 and all prior periods are closed. With respect to state and local jurisdictions and countries outside of the United States, we are typically subject to examination for three to six years after the income tax returns have been filed. Although the outcome of the tax audits is always uncertain, we believe that adequate amounts of tax, interest, and penalties have been provided for in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for any adjustments that might be incurred due to federal, state, local or foreign audits.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted Tax Legislation, which makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that impacted our financial statements, the most significant being a reduction in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% and the imposition of a one-time transition tax on certain earnings of foreign subsidiaries. In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 118 (SAB 118), which provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of Tax Legislation. SAB 118 provides a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from the Tax Legislation’s enactment date for companies to complete their analysis and apply the provisions of Tax Legislation to their financial statements. To the extent a company’s accounting for certain income tax effects of Tax Legislation is incomplete but the company is able to determine a reasonable estimate, it must record a provisional estimate in the financial statements. If a company cannot determine a provisional estimate to be included in the financial statements, it should continue to apply the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect immediately before the enactment of Tax Legislation.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018, we continued our assessment of the corporate income tax impacts expected to result from Tax Legislation. Significant impacts of Tax Legislation to our financial statements include (1) a decrease to current income taxes payable compared to the prior year due to the decrease in the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, (2) re-measurement of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, (3) the repeal of the domestic production activities deduction (DPAD), (4) accrual of a transition tax liability, which is payable in installments over a period of up to eight years, and (5) the tax on Global Intangible Low Taxed Income (GILTI). The Company considers the impact of the repeal of the DPAD as recorded in our April 30, 2018 financial statements to be final. Our financial statements reflect reasonable provisional estimates of the effects of Tax Legislation in computing our deferred taxes, the one-time transition tax, the impact of GILTI, unrecognized tax benefits, and, the indirect impacts of Tax Legislation on state and local taxes. During the three month period ending April 30, 2018, the Company recognized immaterial adjustments to the provisional amounts recorded at January 31, 2018 and included these adjustments as a component of tax expense from continuing operations.

We are in the process of finalizing our assessment of the impact of Tax Legislation and our provisional estimates may change as a result of additional analysis of the underlying calculations or additional regulatory guidance that clarifies the interpretations of Tax Legislation. Additionally, due to the complexity of Tax Legislation as it related to GILTI, we are continuing to evaluate how the income tax provision will be accounted for under U.S. GAAP, which permits companies to make an accounting policy election to either (i) account for GILTI as a component of tax expense in the period in which the company is subject to the rules, or (ii) account for GILTI in the company’s measurement of deferred taxes. Currently, we have not elected a method and will do so only after we complete our analysis of the GILTI provisions.

The components of income from continuing operations upon which domestic and foreign income taxes have been provided are as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018		2017		2016
Domestic	$	547,101	$	535,378	$	513,746
Foreign	121,631		93,909		55,733
	$	668,732	$	629,287	$	569,479

Foreign income consists principally of intercompany transactions and our tax operations in Canada and Australia.

The reconciliation between the income tax provision and the amount computed by applying the statutory U.S. federal tax rate to income taxes of continuing operations is as follows:



Year ended April 30,	2018		2017		2016
U.S. statutory tax rate	21.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
Change in tax rate resulting from:
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	2.2	%	1.6	%	2.2	%
Earnings taxed in foreign jurisdictions	(4.9	)%	(4.6	)%	(2.0	)%
Permanent differences	0.4	%	(0.4	)%	(0.2	)%
Uncertain tax positions	3.6	%	4.3	%	2.8	%
Remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities	(2.6	)%	—	%	—	%
Tax benefit due to effective date of statutory rate change	(15.9	)%	—	%	—	%
One-time transition tax	2.9	%	—	%	—	%
Tax deductible write-down of foreign investment	(2.4	)%	—	%	—	%
Change in valuation allowance - domestic	1.1	%	(0.1	)%	—	%
Change in valuation allowance - foreign ⁽¹⁾	2.9	%	0.3	%	(0.5	)%
Significant state apportionment changes	—	%	—	%	(4.3	)%
Other	(2.0	)%	(3.0	)%	(0.3	)%
Effective tax rate	6.3	%	33.1	%	32.7	%

⁽¹⁾ Primarily relates to the tax deductible write-down of foreign investment.

The effective tax rate for fiscal year 2018 decreased 26.8% compared to the prior year. The reduced effective tax rate results primarily from the decrease in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018. The impact of the rate decrease is exaggerated in fiscal year 2018 due to the seasonality of our business and our differing year ends for corporate income tax filing and financial reporting purposes, which is included as "tax benefit due to effective date of statutory rate change" in the table above. Our tax returns for the U.S. are filed on a calendar year-end basis. Therefore, pretax losses for the eight months ended December 31, 2017 resulted in income tax benefits based on the statutory rate of 35%, while the pretax income generated in the four months ended April 30, 2018 was taxed at the statutory rate of 21%.

The components of income tax expense (benefit) for continuing operations are as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016
Current:
Federal	$	(53,630	)	$	147,961		$	167,233
State	25,240			15,118			(26,980		)
Foreign	9,953			10,678			8,735
	(18,437		)	173,757			148,988
Deferred:
Federal	50,505			39,299			19,937
State	24,666			(5,064		)	13,801
Foreign	(14,911		)	378			3,200
	60,260			34,613			36,938
Total income taxes for continuing operations	$	41,823		$	208,370		$	185,926

The negative current federal income tax is driven primarily by the decrease in the federal income tax rate combined with the seasonality of our business and the differing year ends for corporate income tax filing and financial reporting purposes.

The net loss from discontinued operations for fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016 totaled $13.8 million, $12.0 million and $9.3 million, respectively, and was net of tax benefits of $7.0 million, $7.0 million and $5.4 million, respectively.

The significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected in the following table:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018			2017
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses	$	3,847		$	4,491
Deferred revenue	9,482			36,305
Allowance for credit losses and related reserves	25,058			39,243
Internally-developed software	15,741			55,253
Deferred and stock-based compensation	4,526			17,919
Net operating loss carry-forward	69,567			28,049
Federal tax benefits related to state unrecognized tax benefits	15,738			36,265
Valuation allowance	(49,215		)	(22,844		)
Total deferred tax assets	94,744			194,681

Deferred tax liabilities:
Prepaid expenses and other	(8,986		)	(12,104		)
Property and equipment	(7,944		)	(10,024		)
Intangibles	(61,226		)	(95,385		)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(78,156		)	(117,513		)

Net deferred tax assets	$	16,588		$	77,168

Net deferred tax assets decreased by $60.6 million during the current period primarily due to a change in tax accounting method related to our deferred POM revenue, electing to claim 100% bonus depreciation on eligible assets and re-measurement of all deferred tax assets and liabilities due to Tax Legislation.

A reconciliation of the deferred tax assets and liabilities and the corresponding amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets is as follows:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018			2017
Deferred income tax assets	$	29,455		$	77,168
Deferred tax liabilities	(12,867		)	—
Net deferred tax asset	$	16,588		$	77,168

Changes in our valuation allowance for fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018		2017			2016
Balance, beginning of the year	$	22,844	$	21,515		$	24,937
Additions:
Charged to costs and expenses	26,371		3,281			3,207
Charged to other accounts	—		—			—
Deductions	—		(1,952		)	(6,629		)
Balance, end of the year	$	49,215	$	22,844		$	21,515

Our valuation allowance on deferred tax assets increased $26.4 million during the current period. The increase in valuation allowance primarily related to foreign losses generated in the current fiscal year.

Certain of our subsidiaries file stand-alone returns in various state, local and foreign jurisdictions, and others join in filing consolidated or combined returns in such jurisdictions. As of April 30, 2018, we had net operating losses (NOLs) in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The amount of state and foreign NOLs vary by taxing jurisdiction. We maintain a valuation allowance of $21.8 million on state NOLs and $27.3 million on foreign NOLs for the portion of such losses that, more likely than not, will not be realized. If not used, the NOLs will expire in varying amounts during fiscal years 2019 through 2038.

We do not currently intend to repatriate non-borrowed funds held by our foreign subsidiaries; therefore, no provision has been made for income taxes that might be payable upon remittance of such earnings. The amount of unrecognized tax liability on these foreign earnings, net of expected foreign tax credits, is immaterial as of April 30, 2018.

Changes in unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016
Balance, beginning of the year	$	149,943		$	111,514		$	86,268
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years	6,657			14,743			29,294
Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years	(25,259		)	(8,469		)	(25,413		)
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	68,292			33,264			27,220
Reductions related to settlements with tax authorities	(637		)	(293		)	(450		)
Expiration of statute of limitations	(12,936		)	(989		)	(8,922		)
Other	1			173			3,517
Balance, end of the year	$	186,061		$	149,943		$	111,514

The total gross unrecognized tax benefit ending balance as of April 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, includes $132.4 million, $118.2 million and $82.3 million, respectively, which if recognized, would impact our effective tax rate. The difference results from adjusting the gross balances for such items as federal, state and foreign deferred items, interest and deductible taxes. We believe it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by approximately $10 million within the next twelve months due to settlements of audit issues and expiration of statutes of limitations.

Interest and penalties, if any, accrued on the unrecognized tax benefits are reflected in income tax expense. The total gross interest and penalties accrued as of April 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016 totaled $18.7 million, $21.0 million and $22.3 million, respectively.

Other Income And Expenses

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Interest Income And Interest Expense [Abstract]

Interest Income And Interest Expense

The following table shows the components of other income (expense), net:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016
Mortgage loans and real estate owned, net	$	—		$	2,644		$	4,914
Interest income	6,861			3,642			3,962
Interest and gains on available-for-sale securities	—			188			8,548
Foreign currency losses	(165		)	(1		)	(7,807		)
Impairment of investments	—			—			(2,500		)
Other, net	(642		)	(219		)	(1,868		)
	$	6,054		$	6,254		$	5,249

In fiscal year 2017, we sold our portfolio of mortgage loans and related real estate owned.

Commitments And Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

We offer POM to tax clients whereby we (1) represent our clients if they are audited by a taxing authority, and (2) assume the cost, up to a cumulative per client limit of $6,000 for U.S. clients and $3,000CAD for Canadian clients, of additional taxes owed by a client resulting from errors attributable to H&R Block. We defer all revenues and direct costs associated with these service plans, recognizing these amounts over the term of the service plan based on the historical pattern of actual claims paid. The related short-term asset is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets. The related liability is included in deferred revenue and other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The related long-term asset and liability are included in other noncurrent assets and deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets. A loss on POM would be recognized if the sum of expected costs for services exceeded unearned revenue. See note 16 for changes in the related balance of deferred revenue for both company-owned and franchise POM.

Assisted tax returns are covered by our 100% accuracy guarantee, whereby we will reimburse a client for penalties and interest if we make an error on a return. DIY tax returns are covered by our 100% accuracy guarantee, whereby we will reimburse a client up to a maximum of $10,000, if our software makes an arithmetic error that results in payment of penalties and/or interest to the IRS that a client would otherwise not have been required to pay. Our liability related to estimated losses under the 100% accuracy guarantee was $9.4 million and $6.8 million as of April 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The short-term and long-term portions of this liability are included in deferred revenue and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

Our liability related to acquisitions for estimated contingent consideration was $12.1 million and $10.4 million as of April 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, with amounts recorded in deferred revenue and other liabilities. Estimates of contingent payments are typically based on expected financial performance of the acquired business and economic conditions at the time of acquisition, and are generally paid out two to three years after the acquisition. Should actual results differ from our assumptions, future payments made will differ from the above estimate and any differences will be recorded in results from continuing operations.

We have contractual commitments to fund certain franchises with approved revolving lines of credit. Our total obligation under these lines of credit was $40.9 million as of April 30, 2018, and net of amounts drawn and outstanding, our remaining commitment to fund totaled $20.2 million.

We are self-insured for certain risks, including, employer provided medical benefits, workers' compensation, property and casualty, tax errors and omissions, and claims related to POM. These programs maintain various self-insured retentions. In all but POM in company-owned offices, commercial insurance is purchased in excess of the self-insured retentions. We accrue estimated losses for self-insured retentions using actuarial models and assumptions based on historical loss experience.

We have a deferred compensation plan that permits certain employees to defer portions of their compensation and accrue income on the deferred amounts. Included in deferred revenue and other liabilities is $23.3 million and $25.2 million as of April 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, reflecting our obligation under these plans.

On July 27, 2017, we entered into a Refund Advance Program Agreement and certain ancillary agreements with BofI, pursuant to which they will originate and fund Refund Advance loans, and provide technology, software, and underwriting support services related to such loans during the 2018 tax season. The Refund Advance Program Agreement was subsequently amended on November 9, 2017. RAs are offered to certain assisted U.S. tax preparation clients, based on client eligibility as determined by the loan originator. We pay loan origination fees based on volume and customer type. The loan origination fees are intended to cover expected loan losses and payments to capital providers, among other items. We have provided two limited guaranties related to this agreement. We have provided a limited guaranty up to $10 million related to loans to clients prior to the IRS accepting electronic filing. At April 30, 2018 and 2017, we had accrued an estimated liability of $1.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively, related to this guaranty. Additionally, we provided a limited guaranty for the remaining loans, up to $57 million in the aggregate, which would cover certain incremental loan losses. Based on performance of the remaining loans to date, we do not expect to pay any amounts related to this guaranty.

In connection with an agreement with BofI, we are required to purchase a 90% participation interest, at par, in all EAs originated by our lending partner. See note 3 for additional information about these balances.

Substantially all of the operations of our subsidiaries are conducted in leased premises. Most of the operating leases are for periods ranging from three years to five years, with renewal options, and provide for fixed monthly rentals. Future minimum operating lease commitments as of April 30, 2018, are as follows:



(in 000s)
2019	$	230,163
2020	228,063
2021	173,746
2022	103,545
2023	51,575
2024 and beyond	33,813
	$	820,905

Rent expense of continuing operations for fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016 totaled $245.9 million, $236.2 million and $228.5 million, respectively.

LOSS CONTINGENCIES PERTAINING TO DISCONTINUED MORTGAGE OPERATIONS – SCC ceased originating mortgage loans in December 2007 and, in April 2008, sold its servicing assets and discontinued its remaining operations. Mortgage loans originated by SCC were sold either as whole loans to single third-party buyers, who generally securitized such loans, or in the form of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBSs). In connection with the sale of loans and/or RMBSs, SCC made certain representations and warranties. Claims under these representations and warranties together with any settlement arrangements related to these losses are collectively referred to as "representation and warranty claims."

SCC accrues a liability for losses related to representation and warranty claims when those losses are believed to be both probable and reasonably estimable. SCC’s loss estimate as of April 30, 2018, is based on the best information currently available, management judgment, developments in relevant case law, and the terms of bulk settlements. In periods when a liability is accrued for such loss contingencies, the liability is included in deferred revenue and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. A rollforward of SCC’s accrued liability for these loss contingencies is as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016
Balance, beginning of the year	$	4,500		$	65,265		$	149,765
Loss provisions	—			235			4,000
Payments	(4,500		)	(61,000		)	(88,500		)
Balance, end of the year	$	—		$	4,500		$	65,265

See note 12, which addresses contingent losses that may be incurred with respect to various indemnification or contribution claims by underwriters, depositors, and securitization trustees in securitization transactions in which SCC participated.

SCC ceased originating mortgage loans in December 2007 and, in April 2008, sold its servicing assets and discontinued its remaining operations.

Mortgage loans originated by SCC were sold either as whole loans to single third-party buyers, who generally securitized such loans, or in the form of RMBSs. In connection with the sale of loans and/or RMBSs, SCC made certain representations and warranties. Claims under these representations and warranties together with any settlement arrangements related to these losses are collectively referred to as "representation and warranty claims." These representations and warranties varied based on the nature of the transaction and the buyer's or insurer's requirements, but generally pertained to the ownership of the loan, the validity of the lien securing the loan, borrower fraud, the loan's compliance with the criteria for inclusion in the transaction, including compliance with SCC's underwriting standards or loan criteria established by the buyer, ability to deliver required documentation, and compliance with applicable laws. Representations and warranties related to borrower fraud in whole loan sale transactions to institutional investors, which were generally securitized by such investors and represented approximately 68% of the disposal of loans originated in calendar years 2005, 2006 and 2007, included a "knowledge qualifier" limiting SCC's liability to those instances where SCC had knowledge of the fraud at the time the loans were sold. Representations and warranties made in other sale transactions effectively did not include a knowledge qualifier as to borrower fraud. To the extent that any remaining repurchase obligations exist, SCC believes it would have an obligation to repurchase a loan only if it breached a representation and warranty and such breach materially and adversely affects the value of the mortgage loan or certificate holder's interest in the mortgage loan.

Representation and warranty claims received by SCC have primarily related to alleged breaches of representations and warranties related to a loan's compliance with the underwriting standards established by SCC at origination and borrower fraud for loans originated in calendar years 2006 and 2007. SCC has received claims representing an original principal amount of $2.6 billion since May 1, 2008, of which $1.9 billion were received prior to fiscal year 2013.

SETTLEMENT ACTIONS – SCC has entered into bulk settlements of previously denied and potential future representation and warranty and other claims against SCC. Settlement payments were made during fiscal year 2017 in the amount of $4.5 million pursuant to settlement agreements entered into in fiscal years 2016 and 2017. The amounts paid under these settlement agreements were fully covered by prior accruals.

LIABILITY FOR ESTIMATED CONTINGENT LOSSES – SCC accrues a liability for losses related to representation and warranty claims when those losses are believed to be both probable and reasonably estimable. SCC's loss estimate as of April 30, 2018 is based on the best information currently available, management judgment, developments in relevant case law and the terms of bulk settlements.

The liability is included in deferred revenue and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. A rollforward of SCC's accrued liability for these loss contingencies is as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016
Balance, beginning of the year	$	4,500		$	65,265		$	149,765
Loss provisions	—			235			4,000
Payments	(4,500		)	(61,000		)	(88,500		)
Balance, end of the year	$	—		$	4,500		$	65,265

The statute of limitations for a contractual claim to enforce a representation and warranty obligation is generally six years or such shorter limitations period that may apply under the law of a state where the economic injury occurred. On June 11, 2015, the New York Court of Appeals, New York's highest court, held in ACE Securities Corp. v. DB Structured Products, Inc., that the six-year statute of limitations under New York law starts to run at the time the representations and warranties are made, not the date when the repurchase demand was denied. This decision applies to claims and lawsuits brought against SCC where New York law governs. New York law governs many, though not all, of the RMBS transactions into which SCC entered. However this decision would not affect representation and warranty claims and lawsuits SCC has received or may receive, for example, where the statute of limitations has been tolled by agreement or a suit was timely filed.

In response to the statute of limitations rulings in the ACE case and similar rulings in other state and federal courts, parties seeking to pursue representation and warranty claims or lawsuits have sought, and may in the future seek, to distinguish certain aspects of the ACE decision, pursue alternate legal theories of recovery, or assert claims against other contractual parties such as securitization trustees. For example, a 2016 ruling by a New York intermediate appellate court allowed a counterparty to pursue litigation on additional loans in the same trust even though only some of the loans complied with the condition precedent of timely pre-suit notice and opportunity to cure or repurchase. Additionally, plaintiffs in litigation to which SCC is not party have alleged breaches of an independent contractual duty to provide notice of material breaches of representations and warranties, and pursued separate claims to which, they argue, the statute of limitations ruling in the ACE case does not apply. The impact on SCC from alternative legal theories seeking to avoid or distinguish the ACE decision, or judicial limitations on the ACE decision, is unclear. SCC has not accrued liabilities for claims not subject to a tolling arrangement or not relating back to timely filed litigation.

Litigation And Related Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Litigation And Related Contingencies	Apr. 30, 2018
Litigation And Related Contingencies [Abstract]
Litigation And Related Contingencies	We are a defendant in numerous litigation matters, arising both in the ordinary course of business and otherwise, including as described below. The matters described below are not all of the lawsuits to which we are subject. In some of the matters, very large or indeterminate amounts, including punitive damages, are sought. U.S. jurisdictions permit considerable variation in the assertion of monetary damages or other relief. Jurisdictions may permit claimants not to specify the monetary damages sought or may permit claimants to state only that the amount sought is sufficient to invoke the jurisdiction of the court. In addition, jurisdictions may permit plaintiffs to allege monetary damages in amounts well exceeding reasonably possible verdicts in the jurisdiction for similar matters. We believe that the monetary relief which may be specified in a lawsuit or a claim bears little relevance to its merits or disposition value due to this variability in pleadings and our experience in litigating or resolving through settlement of numerous claims over an extended period of time. The outcome of a litigation matter and the amount or range of potential loss at particular points in time may be difficult to ascertain. Among other things, uncertainties can include how fact finders will evaluate documentary evidence and the credibility and effectiveness of witness testimony, and how trial and appellate courts will apply the law. Disposition valuations are also subject to the uncertainty of how opposing parties and their counsel will themselves view the relevant evidence and applicable law. In addition to litigation matters, we are also subject to claims and other loss contingencies arising out of our business activities, including as described below. We accrue liabilities for litigation, claims, including indemnification and contribution claims, and other related loss contingencies and any related settlements (each referred to, individually, as a "matter" and, collectively, as "matters") when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If a range of loss is estimated, and some amount within that range appears to be a better estimate than any other amount within that range, then that amount is accrued. If no amount within the range can be identified as a better estimate than any other amount, we accrue the minimum amount in the range. For such matters where a loss is believed to be reasonably possible, but not probable, or the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, no accrual has been made. It is possible that such matters could require us to pay damages or make other expenditures or accrue liabilities in amounts that could not be reasonably estimated as of April 30, 2018. While the potential future liabilities could be material in the particular quarterly or annual periods in which they are recorded, based on information currently known, we do not believe any such liabilities are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business and our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. As of April 30, 2018 and 2017, our total accrued liabilities were $2.7 million and $2.3 million, respectively. Our aggregate range of reasonably possible losses includes (1) matters where a liability has been accrued and there is a reasonably possible loss in excess of the amount accrued for that liability, and (2) matters where a loss is believed to be reasonably possible, but a liability has not been accrued. This aggregate range only represents those losses as to which we are currently able to estimate a reasonably possible loss or range of loss. It does not represent our maximum loss exposure. The estimated range of reasonably possible loss is based upon currently available information and is subject to significant judgment and a variety of assumptions, as well as known and unknown uncertainties. The matters underlying the estimated range will change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from the current estimate. As of April 30, 2018, we believe the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses in excess of amounts accrued is not material. For other matters, we are not currently able to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss. We are often unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss until developments in such matters have provided sufficient information to support an assessment of the reasonably possible loss or range of loss, such as precise information about the amount of damages or other remedies being asserted, the defenses to the claims being asserted, discovery from other parties and investigation of factual allegations, rulings by courts on motions or appeals, analysis by experts, or the status or terms of any settlement negotiations. On a quarterly and annual basis, we review relevant information with respect to litigation and other loss contingencies and update our accruals, disclosures, and estimates of reasonably possible loss or range of loss based on such reviews. Costs incurred with defending matters are expensed as incurred. Any receivable for insurance recoveries is recorded separately from the corresponding liability, and only if recovery is determined to be probable and reasonably estimable. We believe we have meritorious defenses to the claims asserted in the various matters described in this note, and we intend to defend them vigorously, but there can be no assurances as to their outcomes. In the event of unfavorable outcomes, it could require modifications to our operations; in addition, the amounts that may be required to be paid to discharge or settle the matters could be substantial and could have a material adverse impact on our business and our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. LITIGATION, CLAIMS, INCLUDING INDEMNIFICATION AND CONTRIBUTION CLAIMS, OR OTHER LOSS CONTINGENCIES PERTAINING TO DISCONTINUED MORTGAGE OPERATIONS – Although SCC ceased its mortgage loan origination activities in December 2007 and sold its loan servicing business in April 2008, SCC or the Company has been, remains, and may in the future be, subject to litigation, claims, including indemnification and contribution claims, and other loss contingencies pertaining to SCC's mortgage business activities that occurred prior to such termination and sale. These lawsuits, claims, and other loss contingencies include actions by regulators, third parties seeking indemnification or contribution, including depositors, underwriters, and securitization trustees, individual plaintiffs, and cases in which plaintiffs seek to represent a class of others alleged to be similarly situated. Among other things, these lawsuits, claims, and contingencies allege or may allege discriminatory or unfair and deceptive loan origination and servicing (including debt collection, foreclosure, and eviction) practices, other common law torts, rights to indemnification or contribution, breach of contract, violations of securities laws, and violations of a variety of federal statutes, including the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Housing Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Home Ownership & Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), as well as similar state statutes. It is difficult to predict either the likelihood of new matters being initiated or the outcome of existing matters. In many of these matters it is not possible to estimate a reasonably possible loss or range of loss due to, among other things, the inherent uncertainties involved in these matters, some of which are beyond the Company's control, and the indeterminate damages sought in some of these matters. Mortgage loans originated by SCC were sold either as whole loans to single third-party buyers, who generally securitized such loans, or in the form of RMBSs. In connection with the sale of loans and/or RMBSs, SCC made certain representations and warranties. The statute of limitations for a contractual claim to enforce a representation and warranty obligation is generally six years or such shorter limitations period that may apply under the law of a state where the economic injury occurred. On June 11, 2015, the New York Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court, held in ACE Securities Corp. v. DB Structured Products, Inc., that the six-year statute of limitations under New York law starts to run at the time the representations and warranties are made, not the date when the repurchase demand was denied. This decision applies to claims and lawsuits brought against SCC where New York law governs. New York law governs many, though not all, of the RMBS transactions into which SCC entered. However, this decision would not affect representation and warranty claims and lawsuits SCC has received or may receive, for example, where the statute of limitations has been tolled by agreement or a suit was timely filed. In response to the statute of limitations rulings in the ACE case and similar rulings in other state and federal courts, parties seeking to pursue representation and warranty claims or lawsuits have sought, and may in the future seek, to distinguish certain aspects of the ACE decision, pursue alternate legal theories of recovery, or assert claims against other contractual parties such as securitization trustees. For example, a 2016 ruling by a New York intermediate appellate court, followed by the federal district court in the second Homeward case described below, allowed a counterparty to pursue litigation on additional loans in the same trust even though only some of the loans complied with the condition precedent of timely pre-suit notice and opportunity to cure or repurchase. Additionally, plaintiffs in litigation to which SCC is not party have alleged breaches of an independent contractual duty to provide notice of material breaches of representations and warranties and pursued separate claims to which, they argue, the statute of limitations ruling in the ACE case does not apply. The impact on SCC from alternative legal theories seeking to avoid or distinguish the ACE decision, or judicial limitations on the ACE decision, is unclear. SCC has not accrued liabilities for claims not subject to a tolling arrangement or not relating back to timely filed litigation. On May 31, 2012, a lawsuit was filed by Homeward Residential, Inc. (Homeward) in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, against SCC styled Homeward Residential, Inc. v. Sand Canyon Corporation (Index No. 651885/2012). SCC removed the case to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on June 28, 2012 (Case No. 12-cv-5067). The plaintiff, in its capacity as the master servicer for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-2 and for the benefit of the trustee and the certificate holders of such trust, asserts claims for breach of contract, anticipatory breach, indemnity, and declaratory judgment in connection with alleged losses incurred as a result of the breach of representations and warranties relating to SCC and to loans sold to the trust. The plaintiff seeks specific performance of alleged repurchase obligations or damages to compensate the trust and its certificate holders for alleged actual and anticipated losses, as well as a repurchase of all loans due to alleged misrepresentations by SCC as to itself and as to the loans' compliance with its underwriting standards and the value of underlying real estate. In response to a motion filed by SCC, the court dismissed the plaintiff's claims for breach of the duty to cure or repurchase, anticipatory breach, indemnity, and declaratory judgment. The case is proceeding on the remaining claims. Representatives of a holder of certificates in the trust filed a motion to intervene to add H&R Block, Inc. to the lawsuit and assert claims against H&R Block, Inc. based on alter ego, corporate veil-piercing, and agency law. On February 12, 2018, the court denied the motion to intervene. We have not concluded that a loss related to this matter is probable, nor have we accrued a liability related to this matter. On September 28, 2012, a second lawsuit was filed by Homeward in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against SCC styled Homeward Residential, Inc. v. Sand Canyon Corporation (Case No. 12-cv-7319). The plaintiff, in its capacity as the master servicer for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-3 and for the benefit of the trustee and the certificate holders of such trust, asserts claims for breach of contract and indemnity in connection with losses allegedly incurred as a result of the breach of representations and warranties relating to 96 loans sold to the trust. The plaintiff seeks specific performance of alleged repurchase obligations or damages to compensate the trust and its certificate holders for alleged actual and anticipated losses. In response to a motion filed by SCC, the court dismissed the plaintiff's claims for breach of the duty to cure or repurchase and for indemnification of its costs associated with the litigation. On September 30, 2016, the court granted a motion allowing the plaintiff to file a second amended complaint to include breach of contract claims with respect to 649 additional loans in the trust and to allow such claims with respect to other loans in the trust proven to be in material breach of SCC’s representations and warranties. SCC filed a motion for reconsideration, followed by a motion for leave to appeal the ruling, both of which were denied. On October 6, 2016, the plaintiff filed its second amended complaint. In response to a motion filed by SCC, the court dismissed the plaintiff's claim for breach of one of the representations. The case is proceeding on the remaining claims. Representatives of a holder of certificates in the trust filed a motion to intervene to add H&R Block, Inc. to the lawsuit and assert claims against H&R Block, Inc. based on alter ego, corporate veil-piercing, and agency law. On February 12, 2018, the court denied the motion to intervene. The settlement payments for representation and warranty claims made in fiscal year 2018, as disclosed in note 11, are related to some of the loans in this case. We have not concluded that a loss related to this lawsuit is probable, nor have we accrued a liability related to this lawsuit. Underwriters and depositors are, or have been, involved in multiple lawsuits related to securitization transactions in which SCC participated. These lawsuits allege or alleged a variety of claims, including violations of federal and state securities laws and common law fraud, based on alleged materially inaccurate or misleading disclosures. SCC has received notices of claims for indemnification relating to lawsuits to which underwriters or depositors are party. Based on information currently available to SCC, it believes that the 21 lawsuits in which notice of a claim has been made involve 39 securitization transactions with original investments of approximately $14 billion (of which the outstanding principal amount is approximately $3.4 billion). Additional lawsuits against the underwriters or depositors may be filed in the future, and SCC may receive additional notices of claims for indemnification or contribution from underwriters or depositors with respect to existing or new lawsuits or settlements of such lawsuits. Certain of the notices received included, and future notices may include, a reservation of rights to assert claims for contribution, which are referred to herein as "contribution claims." Contribution claims may become operative if indemnification is unavailable or insufficient to cover all of the losses and expenses involved. We have not concluded that a loss related to any of these indemnification or contribution claims is probable, nor have we accrued a liability related to any of these claims. Securitization trustees also are, or have been, involved in lawsuits related to securitization transactions in which SCC participated. Plaintiffs in these lawsuits allege, among other things, that originators, depositors, servicers, or other parties breached their representations and warranties or otherwise failed to fulfill their obligations, including that securitization trustees breached their contractual obligations, breached their fiduciary duties, or violated statutory requirements by failing to properly protect the certificate holders’ interests. SCC has received notices from securitization trustees of potential indemnification obligations, and may receive additional notices with respect to existing or new lawsuits or settlements of such lawsuits, in its capacity as originator, depositor, or servicer. We have not concluded that a loss related to any of these indemnification claims is probable, nor have we accrued a liability related to any of these claims. If the amount that SCC is ultimately required to pay with respect to claims and litigation related to its past sales and securitizations of mortgage loans, together with payment of SCC's related administration and legal expense, exceeds SCC's net assets, the creditors of SCC, other potential claimants, or a bankruptcy trustee if SCC were to file or be forced into bankruptcy, may attempt to assert claims against us for payment of SCC's obligations. Claimants may also attempt to assert claims against or seek payment directly from the Company even if SCC's assets exceed its liabilities. SCC's principal assets, as of April 30, 2018, total approximately $300 million and consist of an intercompany note receivable. We believe our legal position is strong on any potential corporate veil-piercing arguments; however, if this position is challenged and not upheld, it could have a material adverse effect on our business and our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. LITIGATION, CLAIMS AND OTHER LOSS CONTINGENCIES PERTAINING TO OTHER DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS – Express IRA Litigation. On January 2, 2008, the Mississippi Attorney General in the Chancery Court of Hinds County, Mississippi First Judicial District (Case No. G 2008 6 S 2) filed a lawsuit regarding our former Express IRA product that is styled Jim Hood, Attorney for the State of Mississippi v. H&R Block, Inc., H&R Block Financial Advisors, Inc., et al. The complaint alleges fraudulent business practices, deceptive acts and practices, common law fraud and breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the sale of the product in Mississippi and seeks equitable relief, disgorgement of profits, damages and restitution, civil penalties and punitive damages. We have not concluded that a loss related to this matter is probable, nor have we accrued a loss contingency related to this matter. Although we sold H&R Block Financial Advisors, Inc. (HRBFA) effective November 1, 2008, we remain responsible for any liabilities relating to the Express IRA litigation through an indemnification agreement. OTHER – We are from time to time a party to litigation, claims and other loss contingencies not discussed herein arising out of our business operations. These matters may include actions by state attorneys general, other state regulators, federal regulators, individual plaintiffs, and cases in which plaintiffs seek to represent others who may be similarly situated. While we cannot provide assurance that we will ultimately prevail in each instance, we believe the amount, if any, we are required to pay to discharge or settle these other matters will not have a material adverse impact on our business and our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. We believe we have meritorious defenses to the claims asserted in the various matters described in this note, and we intend to defend them vigorously. The amounts claimed in the matters are substantial, however, and there can be no assurances as to their outcomes. In the event of unfavorable outcomes, it could require modifications to our operations; in addition, the amounts that may be required to be paid to discharge or settle the matters could be substantial and could have a material adverse impact on our business and our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

Loss Contingencies Arising From Representations And Warranties of Our Discontinued Mortgage Operations

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Loss Contingencies Arising From Representations and Warranties of Our Discontinued Mortgage Operations



(in 000s)
2019	$	230,163
2020	228,063
2021	173,746
2022	103,545
2023	51,575
2024 and beyond	33,813
	$	820,905

Rent expense of continuing operations for fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016 totaled $245.9 million, $236.2 million and $228.5 million, respectively.



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016
Balance, beginning of the year	$	4,500		$	65,265		$	149,765
Loss provisions	—			235			4,000
Payments	(4,500		)	(61,000		)	(88,500		)
Balance, end of the year	$	—		$	4,500		$	65,265

SCC ceased originating mortgage loans in December 2007 and, in April 2008, sold its servicing assets and discontinued its remaining operations.

The liability is included in deferred revenue and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. A rollforward of SCC's accrued liability for these loss contingencies is as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016
Balance, beginning of the year	$	4,500		$	65,265		$	149,765
Loss provisions	—			235			4,000
Payments	(4,500		)	(61,000		)	(88,500		)
Balance, end of the year	$	—		$	4,500		$	65,265

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
Segment Information	Apr. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Our subsidiaries provide assisted and DIY tax return preparation solutions through multiple channels (including in-person, online and mobile applications, and desktop software) and distribute the H&R Block-branded products and services, including those of our financial partners, to the general public primarily in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and their respective territories. Tax returns are either prepared by H&R Block tax professionals (in company-owned or franchise offices or virtually via the internet) or prepared and filed by our clients through our DIY tax solutions. We operate as a single segment that includes all of our continuing operations, which are designed to enable clients to obtain tax preparation services seamlessly. The carrying value of long-lived assets held outside the U.S. totaled $24.5 million, $21.0 million and $17.5 million as of April 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Quarterly Financial Data

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Financial Data



(in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Fiscal Year 2018			Apr 30, 2018			Jan 31, 2018			Oct 31, 2017			Jul 31, 2017
Revenues	$	3,159,931		$	2,392,849		$	488,426		$	140,854		$	137,802
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes (benefit)	$	668,732		$	1,231,021		$	(120,805	)	$	(236,265	)	$	(205,219	)
Income taxes (benefit)	41,823			85,057			122,120			(87,953		)	(77,401		)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	626,909			1,145,964			(242,925		)	(148,312		)	(127,818		)
Net loss from discontinued operations	(13,760		)	(3,037		)	(2,720		)	(5,254		)	(2,749		)
Net income (loss)	$	613,149		$	1,142,927		$	(245,645	)	$	(153,566	)	$	(130,567	)
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations	$	2.99		$	5.47		$	(1.16	)	$	(0.71	)	$	(0.62	)
Discontinued operations	(0.06		)	(0.02		)	(0.02		)	(0.03		)	(0.01		)
Consolidated	$	2.93		$	5.45		$	(1.18	)	$	(0.74	)	$	(0.63	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations	$	2.98		$	5.43		$	(1.16	)	$	(0.71	)	$	(0.62	)
Discontinued operations	(0.07		)	(0.01		)	(0.02		)	(0.03		)	(0.01		)
Consolidated	$	2.91		$	5.42		$	(1.18	)	$	(0.74	)	$	(0.63	)



(in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Fiscal Year 2017			Apr 30, 2017			Jan 31, 2017			Oct 31, 2016			Jul 31, 2016
Revenues	$	3,036,314		$	2,327,915		$	451,882		$	131,332		$	125,185
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes (benefit)	$	629,287		$	1,211,903		$	(150,598	)	$	(228,469	)	$	(203,549	)
Income taxes (benefit)	208,370			425,333			(49,386		)	(85,054		)	(82,523		)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	420,917			786,570			(101,212		)	(143,415		)	(121,026		)
Net loss from discontinued operations	(11,972		)	(3,218		)	(3,302		)	(2,805		)	(2,647		)
Net income (loss)	$	408,945		$	783,352		$	(104,514	)	$	(146,220	)	$	(123,673	)
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations	$	1.97		$	3.79		$	(0.49	)	$	(0.67	)	$	(0.55	)
Discontinued operations	(0.05		)	(0.02		)	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	(0.01		)
Consolidated	$	1.92		$	3.77		$	(0.50	)	$	(0.68	)	$	(0.56	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations	$	1.96		$	3.76		$	(0.49	)	$	(0.67	)	$	(0.55	)
Discontinued operations	(0.05		)	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	(0.01		)
Consolidated	$	1.91		$	3.75		$	(0.50	)	$	(0.68	)	$	(0.56	)

Because most of our clients file their tax returns during the period from January through April of each year, a substantial majority of our revenues from income tax return preparation and related services and products are earned during this period. As a result, we generally operate at a loss through the first three quarters of our fiscal year. Income tax expense (benefit) for the quarters ended January 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018 were significantly impacted by Tax Legislation. See note 9 for further discussion.

The accumulation of four quarters in fiscal years 2018 and 2017 for earnings per share may not equal the related per share amounts for the years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 due to the timing of the exercise of stock options and lapse of certain restrictions on nonvested shares and share units and deferred stock units and the antidilutive effect of stock options and nonvested shares and share units in the first three quarters for those years.

Information regarding H&R Block's common stock prices and dividends for fiscal years 2018 and 2017 is as follows:



	Fiscal Year		Fourth Quarter		Third Quarter		Second Quarter		First Quarter
Fiscal Year 2018:
Dividends paid per share	$	0.96	$	0.24	$	0.24	$	0.24	$	0.24
Stock price range:
High	$	31.80	$	29.47	$	29.16	$	31.80	$	31.70
Low	23.59		23.80		23.59		24.59		24.55
Fiscal Year 2017:
Dividends paid per share	$	0.88	$	0.22	$	0.22	$	0.22	$	0.22
Stock price range:
High	$	24.95	$	24.82	$	24.06	$	24.95	$	24.53
Low	19.18		19.85		20.91		20.58		19.18

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements

Block Financial is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Company. Block Financial is the Issuer and the Company is the full and unconditional Guarantor of the Senior Notes, our 2017 CLOC and other indebtedness issued from time to time. These condensed consolidating financial statements have been prepared using the equity method of accounting. Earnings of subsidiaries are, therefore, reflected in the Company's investment in subsidiaries account. The elimination entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries, related stockholders' equity and other intercompany balances and transactions.



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENTS													(in 000s)
Year ended April 30, 2018	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Total revenues	$	—		$	192,353		$	3,028,576		$	(60,998	)	$	3,159,931
Cost of revenues	—			81,746			1,696,719			(38,736		)	1,739,729
Selling, general and administrative	—			25,691			664,723			(22,262		)	668,152
Total operating expenses	—			107,437			2,361,442			(60,998		)	2,407,881
Other income (expense), net	599,202			30,305			36,667			(660,120		)	6,054
Interest expense on external borrowings	—			(89,068		)	(304		)	—			(89,372		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (benefit)	599,202			26,153			703,497			(660,120		)	668,732
Income taxes (benefit)	(13,947		)	(5,203		)	60,973			—			41,823
Net income from continuing operations	613,149			31,356			642,524			(660,120		)	626,909
Net loss from discontinued operations	—			(13,755		)	(5		)	—			(13,760		)
Net income	613,149			17,601			642,519			(660,120		)	613,149
Other comprehensive income	996			—			996			(996		)	996
Comprehensive income	$	614,145		$	17,601		$	643,515		$	(661,116	)	$	614,145



Year ended April 30, 2017	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Total revenues	$	—		$	186,659		$	2,877,265		$	(27,610	)	$	3,036,314
Cost of revenues	—			71,661			1,580,425			(7,709		)	1,644,377
Selling, general and administrative	—			24,201			671,653			(19,901		)	675,953
Total operating expenses	—			95,862			2,252,078			(27,610		)	2,320,330
Other income (expense), net	399,996			25,361			9,330			(428,433		)	6,254
Interest expense on external borrowings	—			(92,263		)	(688		)	—			(92,951		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (benefit)	399,996			23,895			633,829			(428,433		)	629,287
Income taxes (benefit)	(8,949		)	6,472			210,847			—			208,370
Net income from continuing operations	408,945			17,423			422,982			(428,433		)	420,917
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	—			(12,705		)	733			—			(11,972		)
Net income	408,945			4,718			423,715			(428,433		)	408,945
Other comprehensive loss	(4,066		)	—			(4,066		)	4,066			(4,066		)
Comprehensive income	$	404,879		$	4,718		$	419,649		$	(424,367	)	$	404,879



Year ended April 30, 2016	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Total revenues	$	—		$	192,698		$	2,868,343		$	(22,888	)	$	3,038,153
Cost of revenues	—			102,707			1,588,450			(5,605		)	1,685,552
Selling, general and administrative	2,537			30,780			703,375			(17,283		)	719,409
Total operating expenses	2,537			133,487			2,291,825			(22,888		)	2,404,961
Other income (expense), net	375,136			21,473			(9,965		)	(381,395		)	5,249
Interest expense on external borrowings	—			(68,531		)	(431		)	—			(68,962		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (benefit)	372,599			12,153			566,122			(381,395		)	569,479
Income taxes (benefit)	(1,668		)	1,411			186,183			—			185,926
Net income from continuing operations	374,267			10,742			379,939			(381,395		)	383,553
Net loss from discontinued operations	—			(9,286		)	—			—			(9,286		)
Net income	374,267			1,456			379,939			(381,395		)	374,267
Other comprehensive loss	(12,973		)	(8,444		)	(12,973		)	21,417			(12,973		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	361,294		$	(6,988	)	$	366,966		$	(359,978	)	$	361,294



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS										(in 000s)
As of April 30, 2018	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)		Block Financial (Issuer)		Other Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Cash & cash equivalents	$	—	$	4,346	$	1,540,598	$	—		$	1,544,944
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted	—		—		118,734		—			118,734
Receivables, net	—		51,562		95,212		—			146,774
Income taxes receivable	2,801		—		12,310		(2,801		)	12,310
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		1,954		66,997		—			68,951
Total current assets	2,801		57,862		1,833,851		(2,801		)	1,891,713
Property and equipment, net	—		467		231,421		—			231,888
Intangible assets, net	—		—		373,981		—			373,981
Goodwill	—		—		507,871		—			507,871
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	1,400		17,798		14,897		—			34,095
Investments in subsidiaries	2,801,808		—		131,315		(2,933,123		)	—
Amounts due from affiliates	—		1,541,954		2,400,938		(3,942,892		)	—
Other noncurrent assets	—		50,073		51,328		—			101,401
Total assets	$	2,806,009	$	1,668,154	$	5,545,602	$	(6,878,816	)	$	3,140,949

Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	2,074	$	16,628	$	233,273	$	—		$	251,975
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	—		1,161		140,338		—			141,499
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	—		1,060		264,791		(2,801		)	263,050
Current portion of long-term debt	—		—		1,026		—			1,026
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	—		22,172		163,929		—			186,101
Total current liabilities	2,074		41,021		803,357		(2,801		)	843,651
Long-term debt	—		1,490,007		4,602		—			1,494,609
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	9,286		4,963		215,181		—			229,430
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	—		848		178,700		—			179,548
Amounts due to affiliates	2,400,938		—		1,541,954		(3,942,892		)	—
Total liabilities	2,412,298		1,536,839		2,743,794		(3,945,693		)	2,747,238
Stockholders' equity	393,711		131,315		2,801,808		(2,933,123		)	393,711
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	2,806,009	$	1,668,154	$	5,545,602	$	(6,878,816	)	$	3,140,949



As of April 30, 2017	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)		Other Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Cash & cash equivalents	$	—		$	4,486	$	1,006,845	$	—		$	1,011,331
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted	—			8,060		98,148		—			106,208
Receivables, net	—			61,250		101,525		—			162,775
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			2,280		63,445		—			65,725
Total current assets	—			76,076		1,269,963		—			1,346,039
Property and equipment, net	—			78		263,749		—			263,827
Intangible assets, net	—			—		409,364		—			409,364
Goodwill	—			—		491,207		—			491,207
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	5,587			30,743		47,398		—			83,728
Investments in subsidiaries	2,158,234			—		113,714		(2,271,948		)	—
Amounts due from affiliates	—			1,493,195		2,194,294		(3,687,489		)	—
Other noncurrent assets	—			51,829		48,114		—			99,943
Total assets	$	2,163,821		$	1,651,921	$	4,837,803	$	(5,959,437	)	$	2,694,108

Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	2,086		$	14,218	$	200,724	$	—		$	217,028
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	—			851		183,005		—			183,856
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	—			—		348,199		—			348,199
Current portion of long-term debt	—			—		981		—			981
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	—			26,759		162,457		—			189,216
Total current liabilities	2,086			41,828		895,366		—			939,280
Long-term debt	—			1,487,389		5,628		—			1,493,017
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	28,324			8,037		122,724		—			159,085
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	—			953		162,656		—			163,609
Amounts due to affiliates	2,194,294			—		1,493,195		(3,687,489		)	—
Total liabilities	2,224,704			1,538,207		2,679,569		(3,687,489		)	2,754,991
Stockholders' equity (deficiency)	(60,883		)	113,714		2,158,234		(2,271,948		)	(60,883		)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	2,163,821		$	1,651,921	$	4,837,803	$	(5,959,437	)	$	2,694,108



Year ended April 30, 2017	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	$	—		$	(66,499	)	$	618,696		$	—		$	552,197
Cash flows from investing:
Sales, maturities and payments received on AFS securities	—			144			1,000			—			1,144
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net	—			207,174			—			—			207,174
Capital expenditures	—			(32		)	(89,223		)	—			(89,255		)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			—			(54,816		)	—			(54,816		)
Franchise loans funded	—			(34,136		)	(337		)	—			(34,473		)
Payments received on franchise loans	—			61,102			335			—			61,437
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	—			(194,782		)	(507,594		)	702,376			—
Other, net	—			1,546			6,562			—			8,108
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	—			41,016			(644,073		)	702,376			99,319
Cash flows from financing:
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	—			(1,700,000		)	—			—			(1,700,000		)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	—			1,700,000			—			—			1,700,000
Dividends paid	(187,115		)	—			—			—			(187,115		)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(322,850		)	—			—			—			(322,850		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	2,371			—			—			—			2,371
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	507,594			—			194,782			(702,376		)	—
Other, net	—			—			(22,830		)	—			(22,830		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—			—			171,952			(702,376		)	(530,424		)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	—			—			(4,464		)	—			(4,464		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	—			(25,483		)	142,111			—			116,628
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of the year	—			38,029			962,882			—			1,000,911
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of the year	$	—		$	12,546		$	1,104,993		$	—		$	1,117,539



Year ended April 30, 2016	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	$	—		$	(71,783	)	$	616,336		$	—		$	544,553
Cash flows from investing:
Sales, maturities and payments received on AFS securities	—			430,460			6,011			—			436,471
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net	—			38,481			—			—			38,481
Capital expenditures	—			(21		)	(99,902		)	—			(99,923		)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			—			(88,776		)	—			(88,776		)
Franchise loans funded	—			(22,479		)	(341		)	—			(22,820		)
Payments received on franchise loans	—			54,613			394			—			55,007
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	—			(1,147,985		)	(2,197,954		)	3,345,939			—
Other, net	—			2,192			8,883			—			11,075
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	—			(644,739		)	(2,371,685		)	3,345,939			329,515
Cash flows from financing:
Repayments of short-term borrowings	—			(1,465,000		)	—			—			(1,465,000		)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings	—			1,465,000			—			—			1,465,000
Proceeds from long-term debt	—			996,831			—			—			996,831
Transfer of HRB Bank deposits	—			(419,028		)	—			—			(419,028		)
Customer banking deposits, net	—			(327,145		)	—			440			(326,705		)
Dividends paid	(201,688		)	—			—			—			(201,688		)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(2,018,338		)	—			—			—			(2,018,338		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	25,775			—			—			—			25,775
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	2,197,954			—			1,147,985			(3,345,939		)	—
Other, net	(3,703		)	(19,282		)	4,409			—			(18,576		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—			231,376			1,152,394			(3,345,499		)	(1,961,729		)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	—			—			(10,590		)	—			(10,590		)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	—			(485,146		)	(613,545		)	440			(1,098,251		)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of the year	—			523,175			1,576,427			(440		)	2,099,162
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of the year	$	—		$	38,029		$	962,882		$	—		$	1,000,911

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The entire disclosure for condensed financial information, including the financial position, cash flows, and the results of operations of the registrant (parent company) as of the same dates or for the same periods for which audited consolidated financial statements are being presented. Alternatively, the details of this disclosure can be reported by the specific parent company taxonomy elements, indicating the appropriate date and period contexts in an instance document.

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Revenue Recognition (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition

NOTE 16: REVENUE RECOGNITION

The majority of our revenues are from our U.S. business. The following table disaggregates our U.S. revenues by major service line, with all international businesses included in a single line and consists primarily of tax preparation revenues:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018		2017		2016
REVENUES :
U.S. assisted tax preparation fees	$	1,947,160	$	1,902,212	$	1,890,175
U.S. royalties	245,444		250,270		249,433
U.S. DIY tax preparation fees	243,159		219,123		234,341
International revenues	227,266		210,320		213,400
Revenues from Refund Transfers	171,959		148,212		162,560
Revenues from Emerald Card®	102,640		95,221		92,608
Revenues from Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan	101,572		92,820		86,830
Revenues from Tax Identity Shield®	28,823		21,054		7,641
Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance	56,986		57,022		57,268
Other	34,922		40,060		43,897
	$	3,159,931	$	3,036,314	$	3,038,153

We defer revenues and incremental wages related to our POM and TIS programs. We also defer commissions paid to our franchisees and other costs related to the TIS program. The deferred wages and costs are amortized using the same method revenues are recognized.



																(in 000s)
POM	Deferred Revenue									Deferred Wages
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016			2018			2017			2016
Balance, beginning of the period	$	211,223		$	204,342		$	189,779		$	31,344		$	30,105		$	28,095
Amounts deferred	122,650			120,691			119,915			18,148			17,442			17,397
Amounts recognized on previous deferrals	(115,599		)	(113,810		)	(105,352		)	(16,809		)	(16,203		)	(15,387		)
Balance, end of the period	$	218,274		$	211,223		$	204,342		$	32,683		$	31,344		$	30,105

As of April 30, 2018, current deferred revenue related to POM was $116.9 million, which will be recognized over the next twelve months, while the remaining balance will be recognized over the following sixty months.

As of April 30, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015, deferred revenue balances of $36.4 million, $20.6 million, $18.5 million, and $7.6 million, respectively, related to TIS. For the years ended April 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, all revenues deferred as of the beginning of the year were recognized during the fiscal year. As of April 30, 2018 and 2017, TIS deferred costs were $4.5 million and $3.1 million, respectively. We did not have any deferred costs recorded for prior periods. For the year ended April 30, 2018, we recognized deferred costs of $3.2 million. All deferred revenues and costs as of April 30, 2018 related to TIS will be recognized within fiscal year 2019.

A significant portion of our accounts receivable balances, with the exception of those related to EAs, are subject to this new guidance. The majority of our services and products must be paid for at the time of service unless an RT is purchased and therefore, no receivable is recorded. Generally the prices of our services and products are fixed and determinable at the time of sale. For our RT product, we record a receivable for our fees which are then collected at the time the IRS issues the client’s refund. Our receivables from contracts with customers are generally collected on a periodic basis during and subsequent to the tax season. See note 3 for our accounts receivable balances.

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Apr. 30, 2017

Apr. 30, 2016

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Nature Of Operations

Principles Of Consolidation

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and our subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Discontinued Operations

Management Estimates

Cash And Cash Equivalents

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – All non-restricted highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.

Cash And Cash Equivalents - Restricted

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – RESTRICTED – Cash and cash equivalents – restricted consists primarily of cash held by our captive insurance subsidiary that is expected to be used to pay claims.

Bank Overdrafts

$ 27.2

$ 29.6

Receivables And Related Allowances

Mortgage Loans Held For Investment

Property And Equipment

Intangible Assets And Goodwill

Treasury Shares

Revenue Recognition


▪	Assisted and DIY online tax preparation revenues are recorded when a completed return is electronically filed or accepted by the customer. The value of point-of-sale discounts and coupons are recorded as a reduction of revenue.


▪	Fees for electronic filing of tax returns prepared using our DIY tax return preparation solutions are recorded when the return is electronically filed.


▪	Fees related to RTs are recognized when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) acknowledgment is received and the bank account is established at BofI.

▪

Royalty, product and other revenues are recognized when performance obligations are satisfied as follows:


▪	Royalties, which are based on contractual percentages of franchise gross receipts, are generally recorded in the period in which the services are provided by the franchisee to the customer.


▪	Revenue from the sale of DIY desktop software is recognized when the product is sold to the end user. Rebates and other incentives paid in connection with these sales are recorded as a reduction of revenue.


▪	Participation revenue on EAs is recorded over the life of the underlying loan.


▪	Interest on loans to franchisees is calculated using the average daily balance method and is recognized based on the principal amount outstanding until the outstanding balance is paid or becomes delinquent.

Advertising Expense

DVERTISING EXPENSE – Advertising costs for radio, television and online ads are expensed over the course of the tax season, with print and mailing advertising expensed as incurred. M

Employee Benefit Plans

MPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS – We have a 401(k) defined contribution plan covering eligible full-time and seasonal employees following the completion of an eligibility period. Employer contributions to this plan are discretionary and totaled $16.4 million, $13.8 million and $14.3 million for continuing operations in fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount

$ 16.4

$ 13.8

$ 14.3

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

18 years

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computations Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

The computations of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are as follows:



(in 000s, except per share amounts)
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016
Net income from continuing operations attributable to shareholders	$	626,909		$	420,917		$	383,553
Amounts allocated to participating securities	(1,492		)	(1,005		)	(718		)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	625,417		$	419,912		$	382,835

Basic weighted average common shares	208,824			212,809			249,009
Potential dilutive shares	1,389			1,286			1,809
Dilutive weighted average common shares	210,213			214,095			250,818
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders:
Basic	$	2.99		$	1.97		$	1.54
Diluted	2.98			1.96			1.53

Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Unclassified [Abstract]

Schedule Of Short-Term Receivables

Receivables, net of their related allowance, consist of the following:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018				2017
	Short-term		Long-term		Short-term		Long-term
Loans to franchisees	$	30,596	$	35,212	$	39,911	$	36,614
Receivables for U.S. assisted and DIY tax preparation and related fees	41,572		5,503		23,025		6,316
Instant Cash Back® receivables	27,192		2,057		34,940		—
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit	15,642		5,754		16,202		5,069
Software receivables from retailers	6,769		—		16,715		—
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees	9,239		761		13,275		1,585
Other	15,764		3,147		18,707		3,314
	$	146,774	$	52,434	$	162,775	$	52,898

Schedule Of Receivables Based On Year Of Origination

by year of origination, are as follows:



										(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018						2017
Year of Origination	Current Balance			Non-Accrual		Year of Origination	Current Balance			Non-Accrual

2018	$	25,835		$	25,835	2017	$	10,160		$	10,160
2017	3,955			3,955		2016	4,527			4,527
2016 and prior	4,502			4,502		2015 and prior	2,709			2,709
Revolving loans	13,726			11,067		Revolving loans	13,998			10,600
	48,018			$	45,359		31,394			$	27,996
Allowance ⁽¹⁾	(26,622		)			Allowance ⁽¹⁾	(10,123		)
Net balance	$	21,396				Net balance	$	21,271

Schedule Of Activity In The Allowance For Doubtful Accounts

Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for our receivables is as follows:



(in 000s)
	EAs			All Other			Total
Balances as of May 1, 2015	$	7,353		$	47,174		$	54,527
Provision	24,939			48,743			73,682
Charge-offs	(23,285		)	(47,913		)	(71,198		)
Balances as of April 30, 2016	9,007			48,004			57,011
Provision	12,713			40,063			52,776
Charge-offs	(11,597		)	(42,894		)	(54,491		)
Balances as of April 30, 2017	10,123			45,173			55,296
Provision	16,499			57,990			74,489
Charge-offs	—			(47,972		)	(47,972		)
Balances as of April 30, 2018	$	26,622		$	55,191		$	81,813

Property And Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]

Components Of Property And Equipment

The components of property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, are as follows:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018		2017
Buildings	$	62,451	$	69,904
Computers and other equipment	91,388		111,618
Leasehold improvements	69,029		74,112
Purchased software	7,642		6,570
Land and other non-depreciable assets	1,378		1,623
	$	231,888	$	263,827

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:



(in 000s)
	Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment Losses			Net
Balances as of May 1, 2016	$	503,054	$	(32,297	)	$	470,757
Acquisitions	19,261		—			19,261
Disposals and foreign currency changes, net	1,189		—			1,189
Impairments	—		—			—
Balances as of April 30, 2017	523,504		(32,297		)	491,207
Acquisitions	15,983		—			15,983
Disposals and foreign currency changes, net	681		—			681
Impairments	—		—			—
Balances as of April 30, 2018	$	540,168	$	(32,297	)	$	507,871

Schedule Of Intangible Assets

Components of intangible assets are as follows:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018							2017
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Reacquired franchise rights	$	339,779	$	(113,856	)	$	225,923	$	331,150	$	(90,877	)	$	240,273
Customer relationships	256,137		(164,005		)	92,132		234,603		(133,207		)	101,396
Internally-developed software	140,255		(111,734		)	28,521		139,709		(108,379		)	31,330
Noncompete agreements	32,899		(29,673		)	3,226		32,408		(27,559		)	4,849
Franchise agreements	19,201		(12,054		)	7,147		19,201		(10,774		)	8,427
Purchased technology	54,700		(37,770		)	16,930		54,700		(31,973		)	22,727
Acquired assets pending final allocation ⁽¹⁾	102		—			102		362		—			362
	$	843,073	$	(469,092	)	$	373,981	$	812,133	$	(402,769	)	$	409,364

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Debt Instruments [Abstract]

Components Of Long-Term Debt

The components of long-term debt are as follows:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018			2017
Senior Notes, 4.125%, due October 2020	$	650,000		$	650,000
Senior Notes, 5.500%, due November 2022	500,000			500,000
Senior Notes, 5.250%, due October 2025	350,000			350,000
Capital lease obligation, due over the next 5 years	5,628			6,610
Debt issuance costs and discounts	(9,993		)	(12,612		)
	1,495,635			1,493,998
Less: Current portion	(1,026		)	(981		)
	$	1,494,609		$	1,493,017

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments are as follows:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018				2017				Fair Value Hierarchy
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Fair Value Hierarchy
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,544,944	$	1,544,944	$	1,011,331	$	1,011,331	Level 1
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	118,734		118,734		106,208		106,208		Level 1
Receivables, net - short-term	146,774		146,774		162,775		162,775		Level 1
Receivables, net - long-term	52,434		52,434		52,898		52,898		Level 1 and 3
Liabilities:
Long-term debt (excluding debt issuance costs)	—		1,548,121		1,502,735		1,569,033		Level 2
Contingent consideration	12,060		12,060		10,428		10,428		Level 3

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Tabular disclosure of financial instruments measured at fair value, including those classified in shareholders' equity measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Disclosures include, but are not limited to, fair value measurements recorded and the reasons for the measurements, level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements are categorized and transfers between levels 1 and 2. Nonrecurring fair value measurements are those that are required or permitted in the statement of financial position in particular circumstances.

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Summary Of Nonvested Shares

A summary of nonvested shares, nonvested share units and deferred stock units, including those that are performance-based, for the year ended April 30, 2018, is as follows:



(shares in 000s)
	Nonvested Shares and Nonvested Share Units				Performance-Based Nonvested Share Units
	Shares		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Shares		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning of the year	1,616		$	23.50	1,099		$	30.22
Granted	667		30.03		273		32.66
Released	(635	)	24.11		(197	)	37.20
Forfeited	(109	)	28.22		(48	)	29.55
Outstanding, end of the year	1,539		$	25.54	1,127		$	29.01

Assumptions Used To Value Options

STOCK OPTIONS – A summary of options for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, is as follows:



(in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding, beginning of the year	1,702		$	17.99
Granted	274		29.73
Exercised	(1,495	)	17.94
Forfeited or expired	—		—
Outstanding, end of the year	481		$	24.84	7 years	$	1,965

Exercisable, end of the year	190		$	18.08	4 years	$	1,853
Exercisable and expected to vest	435		$	24.34	7 years	$	1,958

Summary Of Stock Options

A summary of options for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, is as follows:



(in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding, beginning of the year	1,702		$	17.99
Granted	274		29.73
Exercised	(1,495	)	17.94
Forfeited or expired	—		—
Outstanding, end of the year	481		$	24.84	7 years	$	1,965

Exercisable, end of the year	190		$	18.08	4 years	$	1,853
Exercisable and expected to vest	435		$	24.34	7 years	$	1,958

Performance-Based Nonvested Share Units

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Assumptions Used To Value Options

The following assumptions were used to value performance-based nonvested share units using the Monte Carlo valuation model during the periods:



Year ended April 30,	2018		2017			2016
Expected volatility	13.33% - 81.19%		13.92% - 74.53%			12.85% - 55.27%
Expected term	3 years		3 years			3 years
Dividend yield ⁽¹⁾	0% - 3.23%		0% - 3.68%			0% - 2.70%
Risk-free interest rate	1.42% - 1.55%		0.84		%	0.95		%
Weighted-average fair value	$	32.66	$	25.38		$	30.00


⁽¹⁾	The valuation model assumes that dividends are reinvested by the Company on a continuous basis.

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Components Of Income From Continuing Operations

The components of income from continuing operations upon which domestic and foreign income taxes have been provided are as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018		2017		2016
Domestic	$	547,101	$	535,378	$	513,746
Foreign	121,631		93,909		55,733
	$	668,732	$	629,287	$	569,479

Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation

The significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected in the following table:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018			2017
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses	$	3,847		$	4,491
Deferred revenue	9,482			36,305
Allowance for credit losses and related reserves	25,058			39,243
Internally-developed software	15,741			55,253
Deferred and stock-based compensation	4,526			17,919
Net operating loss carry-forward	69,567			28,049
Federal tax benefits related to state unrecognized tax benefits	15,738			36,265
Valuation allowance	(49,215		)	(22,844		)
Total deferred tax assets	94,744			194,681

Deferred tax liabilities:
Prepaid expenses and other	(8,986		)	(12,104		)
Property and equipment	(7,944		)	(10,024		)
Intangibles	(61,226		)	(95,385		)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(78,156		)	(117,513		)

Net deferred tax assets	$	16,588		$	77,168

The reconciliation between the income tax provision and the amount computed by applying the statutory U.S. federal tax rate to income taxes of continuing operations is as follows:



Year ended April 30,	2018		2017		2016
U.S. statutory tax rate	21.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
Change in tax rate resulting from:
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	2.2	%	1.6	%	2.2	%
Earnings taxed in foreign jurisdictions	(4.9	)%	(4.6	)%	(2.0	)%
Permanent differences	0.4	%	(0.4	)%	(0.2	)%
Uncertain tax positions	3.6	%	4.3	%	2.8	%
Remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities	(2.6	)%	—	%	—	%
Tax benefit due to effective date of statutory rate change	(15.9	)%	—	%	—	%
One-time transition tax	2.9	%	—	%	—	%
Tax deductible write-down of foreign investment	(2.4	)%	—	%	—	%
Change in valuation allowance - domestic	1.1	%	(0.1	)%	—	%
Change in valuation allowance - foreign ⁽¹⁾	2.9	%	0.3	%	(0.5	)%
Significant state apportionment changes	—	%	—	%	(4.3	)%
Other	(2.0	)%	(3.0	)%	(0.3	)%
Effective tax rate	6.3	%	33.1	%	32.7	%

⁽¹⁾ Primarily relates to the tax deductible write-down of foreign investment.

Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) For Continuing Operations

The components of income tax expense (benefit) for continuing operations are as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016
Current:
Federal	$	(53,630	)	$	147,961		$	167,233
State	25,240			15,118			(26,980		)
Foreign	9,953			10,678			8,735
	(18,437		)	173,757			148,988
Deferred:
Federal	50,505			39,299			19,937
State	24,666			(5,064		)	13,801
Foreign	(14,911		)	378			3,200
	60,260			34,613			36,938
Total income taxes for continuing operations	$	41,823		$	208,370		$	185,926

Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities

A reconciliation of the deferred tax assets and liabilities and the corresponding amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets is as follows:



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2018			2017
Deferred income tax assets	$	29,455		$	77,168
Deferred tax liabilities	(12,867		)	—
Net deferred tax asset	$	16,588		$	77,168

Summary of Valuation Allowance

Changes in our valuation allowance for fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018		2017			2016
Balance, beginning of the year	$	22,844	$	21,515		$	24,937
Additions:
Charged to costs and expenses	26,371		3,281			3,207
Charged to other accounts	—		—			—
Deductions	—		(1,952		)	(6,629		)
Balance, end of the year	$	49,215	$	22,844		$	21,515

Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

Changes in unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016
Balance, beginning of the year	$	149,943		$	111,514		$	86,268
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years	6,657			14,743			29,294
Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years	(25,259		)	(8,469		)	(25,413		)
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	68,292			33,264			27,220
Reductions related to settlements with tax authorities	(637		)	(293		)	(450		)
Expiration of statute of limitations	(12,936		)	(989		)	(8,922		)
Other	1			173			3,517
Balance, end of the year	$	186,061		$	149,943		$	111,514

Other Income And Expenses (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Interest Income And Interest Expense [Abstract]

Schedule Of Interest Income And Expense Of Continuing Operations

The following table shows the components of other income (expense), net:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016
Mortgage loans and real estate owned, net	$	—		$	2,644		$	4,914
Interest income	6,861			3,642			3,962
Interest and gains on available-for-sale securities	—			188			8,548
Foreign currency losses	(165		)	(1		)	(7,807		)
Impairment of investments	—			—			(2,500		)
Other, net	(642		)	(219		)	(1,868		)
	$	6,054		$	6,254		$	5,249

Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Future Minimum Operating Lease Commitments

Future minimum operating lease commitments as of April 30, 2018, are as follows:



(in 000s)
2019	$	230,163
2020	228,063
2021	173,746
2022	103,545
2023	51,575
2024 and beyond	33,813
	$	820,905

Loss Contingencies Arising From Representations And Warranties of Our Discontinued Mortgage Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Litigation And Related Contingencies

A rollforward of SCC's accrued liability for these loss contingencies is as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016
Balance, beginning of the year	$	4,500		$	65,265		$	149,765
Loss provisions	—			235			4,000
Payments	(4,500		)	(61,000		)	(88,500		)
Balance, end of the year	$	—		$	4,500		$	65,265

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the loss contingencies that were reported in the period or disclosed as of the balance sheet date.

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Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary Of Quarterly Financial Information



(in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Fiscal Year 2017			Apr 30, 2017			Jan 31, 2017			Oct 31, 2016			Jul 31, 2016
Revenues	$	3,036,314		$	2,327,915		$	451,882		$	131,332		$	125,185
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes (benefit)	$	629,287		$	1,211,903		$	(150,598	)	$	(228,469	)	$	(203,549	)
Income taxes (benefit)	208,370			425,333			(49,386		)	(85,054		)	(82,523		)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	420,917			786,570			(101,212		)	(143,415		)	(121,026		)
Net loss from discontinued operations	(11,972		)	(3,218		)	(3,302		)	(2,805		)	(2,647		)
Net income (loss)	$	408,945		$	783,352		$	(104,514	)	$	(146,220	)	$	(123,673	)
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations	$	1.97		$	3.79		$	(0.49	)	$	(0.67	)	$	(0.55	)
Discontinued operations	(0.05		)	(0.02		)	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	(0.01		)
Consolidated	$	1.92		$	3.77		$	(0.50	)	$	(0.68	)	$	(0.56	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations	$	1.96		$	3.76		$	(0.49	)	$	(0.67	)	$	(0.55	)
Discontinued operations	(0.05		)	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	(0.01		)
Consolidated	$	1.91		$	3.75		$	(0.50	)	$	(0.68	)	$	(0.56	)

Schedule Of Share Price And Dividends Paid

Information regarding H&R Block's common stock prices and dividends for fiscal years 2018 and 2017 is as follows:



	Fiscal Year		Fourth Quarter		Third Quarter		Second Quarter		First Quarter
Fiscal Year 2018:
Dividends paid per share	$	0.96	$	0.24	$	0.24	$	0.24	$	0.24
Stock price range:
High	$	31.80	$	29.47	$	29.16	$	31.80	$	31.70
Low	23.59		23.80		23.59		24.59		24.55
Fiscal Year 2017:
Dividends paid per share	$	0.88	$	0.22	$	0.22	$	0.22	$	0.22
Stock price range:
High	$	24.95	$	24.82	$	24.06	$	24.95	$	24.53
Low	19.18		19.85		20.91		20.58		19.18

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Operations



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENTS													(in 000s)
Year ended April 30, 2018	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Total revenues	$	—		$	192,353		$	3,028,576		$	(60,998	)	$	3,159,931
Cost of revenues	—			81,746			1,696,719			(38,736		)	1,739,729
Selling, general and administrative	—			25,691			664,723			(22,262		)	668,152
Total operating expenses	—			107,437			2,361,442			(60,998		)	2,407,881
Other income (expense), net	599,202			30,305			36,667			(660,120		)	6,054
Interest expense on external borrowings	—			(89,068		)	(304		)	—			(89,372		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (benefit)	599,202			26,153			703,497			(660,120		)	668,732
Income taxes (benefit)	(13,947		)	(5,203		)	60,973			—			41,823
Net income from continuing operations	613,149			31,356			642,524			(660,120		)	626,909
Net loss from discontinued operations	—			(13,755		)	(5		)	—			(13,760		)
Net income	613,149			17,601			642,519			(660,120		)	613,149
Other comprehensive income	996			—			996			(996		)	996
Comprehensive income	$	614,145		$	17,601		$	643,515		$	(661,116	)	$	614,145



Year ended April 30, 2017	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Total revenues	$	—		$	186,659		$	2,877,265		$	(27,610	)	$	3,036,314
Cost of revenues	—			71,661			1,580,425			(7,709		)	1,644,377
Selling, general and administrative	—			24,201			671,653			(19,901		)	675,953
Total operating expenses	—			95,862			2,252,078			(27,610		)	2,320,330
Other income (expense), net	399,996			25,361			9,330			(428,433		)	6,254
Interest expense on external borrowings	—			(92,263		)	(688		)	—			(92,951		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (benefit)	399,996			23,895			633,829			(428,433		)	629,287
Income taxes (benefit)	(8,949		)	6,472			210,847			—			208,370
Net income from continuing operations	408,945			17,423			422,982			(428,433		)	420,917
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	—			(12,705		)	733			—			(11,972		)
Net income	408,945			4,718			423,715			(428,433		)	408,945
Other comprehensive loss	(4,066		)	—			(4,066		)	4,066			(4,066		)
Comprehensive income	$	404,879		$	4,718		$	419,649		$	(424,367	)	$	404,879



Year ended April 30, 2016	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Total revenues	$	—		$	192,698		$	2,868,343		$	(22,888	)	$	3,038,153
Cost of revenues	—			102,707			1,588,450			(5,605		)	1,685,552
Selling, general and administrative	2,537			30,780			703,375			(17,283		)	719,409
Total operating expenses	2,537			133,487			2,291,825			(22,888		)	2,404,961
Other income (expense), net	375,136			21,473			(9,965		)	(381,395		)	5,249
Interest expense on external borrowings	—			(68,531		)	(431		)	—			(68,962		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (benefit)	372,599			12,153			566,122			(381,395		)	569,479
Income taxes (benefit)	(1,668		)	1,411			186,183			—			185,926
Net income from continuing operations	374,267			10,742			379,939			(381,395		)	383,553
Net loss from discontinued operations	—			(9,286		)	—			—			(9,286		)
Net income	374,267			1,456			379,939			(381,395		)	374,267
Other comprehensive loss	(12,973		)	(8,444		)	(12,973		)	21,417			(12,973		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	361,294		$	(6,988	)	$	366,966		$	(359,978	)	$	361,294

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS										(in 000s)
As of April 30, 2018	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)		Block Financial (Issuer)		Other Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Cash & cash equivalents	$	—	$	4,346	$	1,540,598	$	—		$	1,544,944
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted	—		—		118,734		—			118,734
Receivables, net	—		51,562		95,212		—			146,774
Income taxes receivable	2,801		—		12,310		(2,801		)	12,310
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		1,954		66,997		—			68,951
Total current assets	2,801		57,862		1,833,851		(2,801		)	1,891,713
Property and equipment, net	—		467		231,421		—			231,888
Intangible assets, net	—		—		373,981		—			373,981
Goodwill	—		—		507,871		—			507,871
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	1,400		17,798		14,897		—			34,095
Investments in subsidiaries	2,801,808		—		131,315		(2,933,123		)	—
Amounts due from affiliates	—		1,541,954		2,400,938		(3,942,892		)	—
Other noncurrent assets	—		50,073		51,328		—			101,401
Total assets	$	2,806,009	$	1,668,154	$	5,545,602	$	(6,878,816	)	$	3,140,949

Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	2,074	$	16,628	$	233,273	$	—		$	251,975
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	—		1,161		140,338		—			141,499
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	—		1,060		264,791		(2,801		)	263,050
Current portion of long-term debt	—		—		1,026		—			1,026
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	—		22,172		163,929		—			186,101
Total current liabilities	2,074		41,021		803,357		(2,801		)	843,651
Long-term debt	—		1,490,007		4,602		—			1,494,609
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	9,286		4,963		215,181		—			229,430
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	—		848		178,700		—			179,548
Amounts due to affiliates	2,400,938		—		1,541,954		(3,942,892		)	—
Total liabilities	2,412,298		1,536,839		2,743,794		(3,945,693		)	2,747,238
Stockholders' equity	393,711		131,315		2,801,808		(2,933,123		)	393,711
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	2,806,009	$	1,668,154	$	5,545,602	$	(6,878,816	)	$	3,140,949



As of April 30, 2017	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)		Other Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Cash & cash equivalents	$	—		$	4,486	$	1,006,845	$	—		$	1,011,331
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted	—			8,060		98,148		—			106,208
Receivables, net	—			61,250		101,525		—			162,775
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—			2,280		63,445		—			65,725
Total current assets	—			76,076		1,269,963		—			1,346,039
Property and equipment, net	—			78		263,749		—			263,827
Intangible assets, net	—			—		409,364		—			409,364
Goodwill	—			—		491,207		—			491,207
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	5,587			30,743		47,398		—			83,728
Investments in subsidiaries	2,158,234			—		113,714		(2,271,948		)	—
Amounts due from affiliates	—			1,493,195		2,194,294		(3,687,489		)	—
Other noncurrent assets	—			51,829		48,114		—			99,943
Total assets	$	2,163,821		$	1,651,921	$	4,837,803	$	(5,959,437	)	$	2,694,108

Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	2,086		$	14,218	$	200,724	$	—		$	217,028
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	—			851		183,005		—			183,856
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	—			—		348,199		—			348,199
Current portion of long-term debt	—			—		981		—			981
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	—			26,759		162,457		—			189,216
Total current liabilities	2,086			41,828		895,366		—			939,280
Long-term debt	—			1,487,389		5,628		—			1,493,017
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	28,324			8,037		122,724		—			159,085
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	—			953		162,656		—			163,609
Amounts due to affiliates	2,194,294			—		1,493,195		(3,687,489		)	—
Total liabilities	2,224,704			1,538,207		2,679,569		(3,687,489		)	2,754,991
Stockholders' equity (deficiency)	(60,883		)	113,714		2,158,234		(2,271,948		)	(60,883		)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	2,163,821		$	1,651,921	$	4,837,803	$	(5,959,437	)	$	2,694,108

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows



Year ended April 30, 2017	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	$	—		$	(66,499	)	$	618,696		$	—		$	552,197
Cash flows from investing:
Sales, maturities and payments received on AFS securities	—			144			1,000			—			1,144
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net	—			207,174			—			—			207,174
Capital expenditures	—			(32		)	(89,223		)	—			(89,255		)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			—			(54,816		)	—			(54,816		)
Franchise loans funded	—			(34,136		)	(337		)	—			(34,473		)
Payments received on franchise loans	—			61,102			335			—			61,437
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	—			(194,782		)	(507,594		)	702,376			—
Other, net	—			1,546			6,562			—			8,108
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	—			41,016			(644,073		)	702,376			99,319
Cash flows from financing:
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	—			(1,700,000		)	—			—			(1,700,000		)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	—			1,700,000			—			—			1,700,000
Dividends paid	(187,115		)	—			—			—			(187,115		)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(322,850		)	—			—			—			(322,850		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	2,371			—			—			—			2,371
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	507,594			—			194,782			(702,376		)	—
Other, net	—			—			(22,830		)	—			(22,830		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—			—			171,952			(702,376		)	(530,424		)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	—			—			(4,464		)	—			(4,464		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	—			(25,483		)	142,111			—			116,628
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of the year	—			38,029			962,882			—			1,000,911
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of the year	$	—		$	12,546		$	1,104,993		$	—		$	1,117,539



Year ended April 30, 2016	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	$	—		$	(71,783	)	$	616,336		$	—		$	544,553
Cash flows from investing:
Sales, maturities and payments received on AFS securities	—			430,460			6,011			—			436,471
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net	—			38,481			—			—			38,481
Capital expenditures	—			(21		)	(99,902		)	—			(99,923		)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			—			(88,776		)	—			(88,776		)
Franchise loans funded	—			(22,479		)	(341		)	—			(22,820		)
Payments received on franchise loans	—			54,613			394			—			55,007
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	—			(1,147,985		)	(2,197,954		)	3,345,939			—
Other, net	—			2,192			8,883			—			11,075
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	—			(644,739		)	(2,371,685		)	3,345,939			329,515
Cash flows from financing:
Repayments of short-term borrowings	—			(1,465,000		)	—			—			(1,465,000		)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings	—			1,465,000			—			—			1,465,000
Proceeds from long-term debt	—			996,831			—			—			996,831
Transfer of HRB Bank deposits	—			(419,028		)	—			—			(419,028		)
Customer banking deposits, net	—			(327,145		)	—			440			(326,705		)
Dividends paid	(201,688		)	—			—			—			(201,688		)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(2,018,338		)	—			—			—			(2,018,338		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	25,775			—			—			—			25,775
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	2,197,954			—			1,147,985			(3,345,939		)	—
Other, net	(3,703		)	(19,282		)	4,409			—			(18,576		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—			231,376			1,152,394			(3,345,499		)	(1,961,729		)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	—			—			(10,590		)	—			(10,590		)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	—			(485,146		)	(613,545		)	440			(1,098,251		)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of the year	—			523,175			1,576,427			(440		)	2,099,162
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of the year	$	—		$	38,029		$	962,882		$	—		$	1,000,911

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue by Major Service Line



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2018		2017		2016
REVENUES :
U.S. assisted tax preparation fees	$	1,947,160	$	1,902,212	$	1,890,175
U.S. royalties	245,444		250,270		249,433
U.S. DIY tax preparation fees	243,159		219,123		234,341
International revenues	227,266		210,320		213,400
Revenues from Refund Transfers	171,959		148,212		162,560
Revenues from Emerald Card®	102,640		95,221		92,608
Revenues from Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan	101,572		92,820		86,830
Revenues from Tax Identity Shield®	28,823		21,054		7,641
Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance	56,986		57,022		57,268
Other	34,922		40,060		43,897
	$	3,159,931	$	3,036,314	$	3,038,153

Schedule Of Deferred Revenue Related To The Peace Of Mind Program



																(in 000s)
POM	Deferred Revenue									Deferred Wages
Year ended April 30,	2018			2017			2016			2018			2017			2016
Balance, beginning of the period	$	211,223		$	204,342		$	189,779		$	31,344		$	30,105		$	28,095
Amounts deferred	122,650			120,691			119,915			18,148			17,442			17,397
Amounts recognized on previous deferrals	(115,599		)	(113,810		)	(105,352		)	(16,809		)	(16,203		)	(15,387		)
Balance, end of the period	$	218,274		$	211,223		$	204,342		$	32,683		$	31,344		$	30,105

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016	Jul. 31, 2018
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Marketing and advertising				$ 249,100,000	$ 261,300,000	$ 297,800,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount				16,400,000	13,800,000	14,300,000
Book overdrafts included in accounts payable	$ 27,200,000			27,200,000	29,600,000
Maximum funding by facility	2,000,000,000			$ 2,000,000,000
Weighted-average life of intangible assets with finite lives (in years)				18 years
Expenses related to severance benefits				$ 4,000,000	5,600,000	$ 12,000,000
Document Fiscal Year Focus				2018
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment		$ 2,100,000	$ 12,200,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense				$ 5,200,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	820,905,000			820,905,000
Bank Overdrafts	$ 27,200,000			$ 27,200,000	$ 29,600,000
Buildings
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life				15 years
Leasehold improvements
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life				8 years
Minimum \| Computers and other equipment
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	2 years
Minimum \| Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Maximum \| Buildings
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life				40 years
Maximum \| Computers and other equipment
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Maximum \| Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Maximum funding by facility	$ 1,000			$ 1,000
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets							$ 100,000,000

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent									$ 626,909	$ 420,917	$ 383,553
Amounts allocated to participating securities									1,492	1,005	718
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders									$ 625,417	$ 419,912	$ 382,835
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)									208,824	212,809	249,009
Potential dilutive shares									1,389	1,286	1,809
Dilutive weighted average common shares									210,213	214,095	250,818
Basic (in usd per share)	$ 5.47	$ (1.16)	$ (0.71)	$ (0.62)	$ 3.79	$ (0.49)	$ (0.67)	$ (0.55)	$ 2.99	$ 1.97	$ 1.54
Diluted (in usd per share)	$ 5.43	$ (1.16)	$ (0.71)	$ (0.62)	$ 3.76	$ (0.49)	$ (0.67)	$ (0.55)	$ 2.98	$ 1.96	$ 1.53
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount									600	300	100

Receivables (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Receivables (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Impaired non-accrual status term, days	60 days
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Recovery	$ 2,900	$ 6,800
Loans to franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Amount of loans past due	100
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	48,018	31,394
Non-accrual status loans	45,359	27,996
Instant Cash Back® receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	$ 2,700	$ 1,500

Receivables (Schedule Of Short-Term Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Short Term	$ (81,813)	$ (55,296)
Receivables, net, Short Term	146,774	162,775
Receivables, net Long Term	52,434	52,898
Accounts Receivable Net, Noncurrent, Estimated Fair Value	52,434	52,898
Loans to franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current	30,596	39,911
Receivables, net Long Term	35,212	36,614
Receivables for U.S. assisted and DIY tax preparation and related fees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current	41,572	23,025
Receivables, net Long Term	5,503	6,316
Instant Cash Back® receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current	27,192	34,940
Receivables, net Long Term	2,057	0
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current	15,642	16,202
Receivables, net Long Term	5,754	5,069
Software Receivable from Retailers [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current	6,769	16,715
Receivables, net Long Term	0	0
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current	9,239	13,275
Receivables, net Long Term	761	1,585
Other
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current	15,764	18,707
Receivables, net Long Term	$ 3,147	$ 3,314

Receivables (Schedule Of Loans Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	$ 15,642	$ 16,202
Loans to franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	30,596	39,911
Instant Cash Back® receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	$ 27,192	$ 34,940

Receivables (Schedule Of Receivables Based On Year Of Origination) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Allowance for loan losses	$ 0	$ 0
Mortgage loans held for investment, less allowance for loan losses of $0,0	21,396	21,271
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	48,018	31,394
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonperforming, Nonaccrual of Interest	45,359	27,996
Year Of Origination 2018 [Member] \| H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	25,835	10,160
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonperforming, Nonaccrual of Interest	25,835	10,160
Year Of Origination 2018 [Member] \| Instant Cash Back® receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	31,900
Year Of Origination 2015 [Member] \| H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	3,955	4,527
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonperforming, Nonaccrual of Interest	3,955	4,527
Year Of Origination 2015 [Member] \| Instant Cash Back® receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	500
Year Of Origination 2014 and prior \| H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	4,502	2,709
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonperforming, Nonaccrual of Interest	4,502	2,709
Year Of Origination 2014 and prior \| Instant Cash Back® receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	700
Revolving loans \| H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	13,726	13,998
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonperforming, Nonaccrual of Interest	11,067	10,600
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Allowance for loan losses	$ (26,622)	$ (10,123)

Receivables (Schedule Of Activity In The Allowance For Doubtful Accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Additions for Charges to Expense	$ 74,489	$ 52,776	$ 73,682
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Write Offs Against Allowance	47,972	54,491	71,198
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	55,296	57,011	54,527
Ending balance	81,813	55,296	57,011
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Additions for Charges to Expense	16,499	12,713	24,939
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Write Offs Against Allowance	0	11,597	23,285
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	10,123	9,007	7,353
Ending balance	26,622	10,123	9,007
All Other
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Additions for Charges to Expense	57,990	40,063	48,743
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Write Offs Against Allowance	47,972	42,894	47,913
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	45,173	48,004	47,174
Ending balance	$ 55,191	$ 45,173	$ 48,004

Property And Equipment (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Property And Equipment (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($) office	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment \| $	$ 103.4	$ 103.2	$ 100.8
Tax offices closed \| office	400

Property And Equipment (Components Of Property And Equipment) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($) office	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Tax offices closed \| office	400
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Property and equipment net	$ 231,888	$ 263,827
Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale, Amount of Impairment Loss	7,400
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment net	62,451	69,904
Computers and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment net	91,388	111,618
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment net	69,029	74,112
Purchased software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment net	7,642	6,570
Land and other non-depreciable assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment net	$ 1,378	$ 1,623

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($) item
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of offices closed \| item			110
Amount	$ 50,272
Amortization	79,900	$ 78,900	$ 72,800
Impairment of goodwill	0	$ 0
Estimated amortization, 2016	68,600
Estimated amortization, 2017	51,900
Estimated amortization, 2018	36,500
Estimated amortization, 2019	25,200
Estimated amortization, 2020	$ 13,400

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill before impairment losses, beginning balance	$ 523,504	$ 503,054
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(32,297)	(32,297)
Goodwill, beginning balance	491,207	470,757
Acquisitions	15,983	19,261
Disposals and foreign currency changes, net	(681)	1,189
Impairments	0	0
Goodwill before impairment losses, ending balance	540,168	523,504
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(32,297)	(32,297)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 507,871	$ 491,207

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 843,073	$ 812,133
Accumulated Amortization	(469,092)	(402,769)
Net	373,981	409,364
Reacquired franchise rights
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	339,779	331,150
Accumulated Amortization	(113,856)	(90,877)
Net	225,923	240,273
Customer relationships
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	256,137	234,603
Accumulated Amortization	(164,005)	(133,207)
Net	92,132	101,396
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	140,255	139,709
Accumulated Amortization	(111,734)	(108,379)
Net	28,521	31,330
Noncompete agreements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	32,899	32,408
Accumulated Amortization	(29,673)	(27,559)
Net	3,226	4,849
Franchise agreements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	19,201	19,201
Accumulated Amortization	(12,054)	(10,774)
Net	7,147	8,427
Purchased technology
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	54,700	54,700
Accumulated Amortization	(37,770)	(31,973)
Net	16,930	22,727
Trade Name
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	102	362
Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Net	$ 102	$ 362

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Intangible Assets Acquired (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 50,272
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	4 years
Reacquired franchise rights
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 8,480
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	5 years
Customer relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 24,518
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	6 years
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 16,821
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	2 years
Noncompete agreements
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 453
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	5 years

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details)	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 25, 2015 USD ($)	Oct. 25, 2012 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum funding by facility	$ 2,000,000,000
Interest Coverage Ratio	2.50
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Amount of debt issued	$ 1,495,635,000	$ 1,493,998,000
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	0	$ 996,831,000
Capital lease obligation, due over the next 5 years	5,628,000	6,610,000
Payments to retire debt in 2016	1,000,000
Payments to retire debt in 2017	1,100,000
Payments to retire debt in 2018	651,100,000
Payments to retire debt in 2019	1,200,000
Payments to retire debt in 2020	501,200,000
Payments to retire debt beyond 2020	350,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	1,700,000,000
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 1,548,121,000	$ 1,569,033,000
Fiscal Quarter Ending April Thirty, July Thirty One, and October Thirty One
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Threshold of Debt to EBITDA Ratio	3.50
Fiscal Quarter Ending January Thirty One
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Threshold of Debt to EBITDA Ratio	4.5
Four Point One Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due October 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate					4.125%
Amount of debt issued					$ 650,000,000
Five Point Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due October 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate					5.25%
Amount of debt issued					$ 350,000,000
Senior Notes, 5.500%, Due November 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate						5.50%
Amount of debt issued						$ 500,000,000
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity				$ 50,000,000.0
Swingline Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$ 200,000,000.0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility, Available Increase In Borrowing Capacity	$ 500,000,000.0

Long-Term Debt (Components Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Sep. 25, 2015	Oct. 25, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Capital lease obligation, due over the next 5 years	$ 5,628	$ 6,610
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	(9,993)	(12,612)
Total long term debt	1,495,635	1,493,998
Less: Current portion	(1,026)	(981)
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	1,494,609	1,493,017
Four Point One Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due October 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	650,000	650,000
Total long term debt			$ 650,000
Senior Notes, 5.500%, Due November 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	500,000	500,000
Total long term debt				$ 500,000
Five Point Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due October 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 350,000	$ 350,000
Total long term debt			$ 350,000

Fair Value Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Summary Of Carrying Amounts And Estimated Fair Values Of Company's Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Cash and cash equivalents, Carrying Amount	$ (1,544,944)	$ (1,011,331)
Cash and cash equivalents, Estimated Fair Value	1,544,944	1,011,331
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted, Carrying Amount	118,734	106,208
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted, Estimated Fair Value	118,734	106,208
Receivables, net - short-term, Carrying Amount	146,774	162,775
Receivables, net - short-term, Estimated Fair Value	146,774	162,775
Receivables, net - long-term, Carrying Amount	52,434	52,898
Receivables, net - long-term, Estimated Fair Value	52,434	52,898
Long-term borrowings, Carrying Amount	0	1,502,735
Long-term borrowings, Estimated Fair Value	1,548,121	1,569,033
Contingent acquisition liabilities, Carrying Amount	12,060	10,428
Contingent acquisition liabilities, Estimated Fair Value	$ 12,060	$ 10,428

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 317,020	$ 2,000,000
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share		$ 22.61	$ 35.46
Common Stock
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares		14,020	56,400
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 140

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expenses	$ 22.0	$ 19.3	$ 23.5
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Tax benefit of stock-based compensation	$ 6.9	6.0	9.5
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	$ 15.3	5.9	20.9
Shares reserved for future awards under stock-based compensation plans	14.6
2003 Long-Term Executive Compensation Plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Vesting period (in years), minimum	3 years
Nonvested Shares
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of shares vesting during period	$ 22.6	20.3	28.8
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 30.5
Weighted-average period of recognition (years)	2 years
Stock Options
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 1.1
Weighted-average period of recognition (years)	2 years
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 18.9	$ 1.0	$ 11.7
Minimum \| 2003 Long-Term Executive Compensation Plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Percentage of performance-based share units that ultimately vest	0.00%
Vesting period (in years), minimum	3 years
Maximum \| 2003 Long-Term Executive Compensation Plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Percentage of performance-based share units that ultimately vest	250.00%
Stock Options For Management And Director
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Weighted average fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 5.02	$ 3.31	$ 5.28

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Nonvested Shares) (Details) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018 $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Shares, Outstanding, beginning of the year \| shares	1,616
Shares, Granted \| shares	667
Shares, Released \| shares	(635)
Shares, Forfeited \| shares	(109)
Shares, Outstanding, end of the year \| shares	1,539
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding, beginning of the year (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 23.50
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	30.03
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Released (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	24.11
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	28.22
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding, end of the year (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 25.54
Nonvested Shares And Performance Nonvested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Shares, Outstanding, beginning of the year \| shares	1,099
Shares, Granted \| shares	273
Shares, Released \| shares	(197)
Shares, Forfeited \| shares	(48)
Shares, Outstanding, end of the year \| shares	1,127
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding, beginning of the year (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 30.22
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	32.66
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Released (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	37.20
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	29.55
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding, end of the year (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 29.01

Stock-Based Compensation (Assumptions Used To Value Options) (Details) - $ / shares

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2018

Apr. 30, 2017

Apr. 30, 2016

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Document Fiscal Year Focus

2018

Performance-Based Nonvested Share Units

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Expected volatility, minimum

13.33%

13.92%

12.85%

Expected volatility, maximum

81.19%

74.53%

55.27%

Expected term, years

3 years

Risk-free interest rate

0.84%

0.95%

Dividend yield, minimum

^[1]

0.00%

Dividend yield, maximum

^[1]

3.23%

3.68%

2.70%

Risk-free interest rate, minimum

1.42%

Risk-free interest rate, maximum

1.55%

Weighted-average fair value

$ 32.66

$ 25.38

$ 30.00

[1]	The valuation model assumes that dividends are reinvested by the Company on a continuous basis.

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock Options) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Shares, Outstanding, beginning of the year \| shares	1,702
Shares, Granted \| shares	274
Option exercises, shares \| shares	(1,495)
Shares, Forfeited or expired \| shares	0
Shares, Outstanding, end of the year \| shares	481
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, beginning of the year (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 17.99
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Granted (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	29.73
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	17.94
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	0.00
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, end of the year (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 24.84
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Shares, Exercisable, end of the year \| shares	190
Shares, Exercisable and expected to vest \| shares	435
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable, end of the year \| $ / shares	$ 18.08
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable and expected to vest \| $ / shares	$ 24.34
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding, end of the year	7 years
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable, end of the year	4 years
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable and expected to vest, years	7 years
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, end of the year \| $	$ 1,965
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable, end of the year \| $	1,853
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable and expected to vest \| $	$ 1,958

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Effective tax rate, change from prior year, percent									(26.80%)
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits	$ (3,037)	$ (2,720)	$ (5,254)	$ (2,749)	$ (3,218)	$ (3,302)	$ (2,805)	$ (2,647)	$ (13,760)	$ (11,972)	$ (9,286)
Tax benefits from discontinued operations									7,016	6,986	5,414
Net deferred tax assets									(60,600)
Valuation on deferred tax assets increase									$ 26,400
Document Fiscal Year Focus									2018
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	132,400				118,200				$ 132,400	118,200	82,300
Amount of unrecorded benefit	10,000								10,000
Total gross interest and penalties accrued	18,700				$ 21,000				$ 18,700	$ 21,000	$ 22,300
U.S. statutory tax rate									21.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State And Local Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance	21,800								$ 21,800
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance	$ 27,300								$ 27,300

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Components Of Income From Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus									2018
Domestic									$ 547,101	$ 535,378	$ 513,746
Foreign									121,631	93,909	55,733
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$ 1,231,021	$ (120,805)	$ (236,265)	$ (205,219)	$ 1,211,903	$ (150,598)	$ (228,469)	$ (203,549)	$ 668,732	$ 629,287	$ 569,479

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Reconciliation Between Income Tax Provision And Statutory Federal Tax Rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
U.S. statutory tax rate	21.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	2.20%	1.60%	2.20%
Earnings taxed in foreign jurisdictions	(4.90%)	(4.60%)	(2.00%)
Permanent differences	0.40%	(0.40%)	(0.20%)
Uncertain tax positions	3.60%	4.30%	2.80%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Remeasurment of deferred tax assets and liabilities	(2.60%)	(0.00%)	(0.00%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent	(15.90%)	(0.00%)	(0.00%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, One-time transition tax	2.90%	0.00%	0.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Percent	(2.40%)	(0.00%)	(0.00%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, change in valuation allowance, domestic	1.10%	(0.10%)	0.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in valuation allowance, foreign	2.90%	0.30%	(0.50%)
Significant state apportionment changes	0.00%	0.00%	(4.30%)
Other	(2.00%)	(3.00%)	(0.30%)
Effective tax rate	6.30%	33.10%	32.70%

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) For Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus									2018
Federal, Current									$ (53,630)	$ 147,961	$ 167,233
State, Current									25,240	15,118	(26,980)
Foreign, Current									9,953	10,678	8,735
Current income tax expense (benefit)									(18,437)	173,757	148,988
Federal, Deferred									50,505	39,299	19,937
State, Deferred									24,666	(5,064)	13,801
Foreign, Deferred									(14,911)	378	3,200
Deferred taxes									60,260	34,613	36,938
Total income taxes for continuing operations	$ 85,057	$ 122,120	$ (87,953)	$ (77,401)	$ 425,333	$ (49,386)	$ (85,054)	$ (82,523)	$ 41,823	$ 208,370	$ 185,926

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Accrued expenses	$ 3,847	$ 4,491
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income	9,482	36,305
Allowance for credit losses and related reserves	25,058	39,243
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets	15,741	55,253
Deferred and stock-based compensation	4,526	17,919
Net operating loss carry-forward	69,567	28,049
Federal tax benefits related to state unrecognized tax benefits	15,738	36,265
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	(49,215)	(22,844)
Total deferred tax assets	94,744	194,681
Prepaid expenses and other	(8,986)	(12,104)
Property and equipment	(7,944)	(10,024)
Intangibles	(61,226)	(95,385)
Total deferred tax liabilities	78,156	117,513
Net deferred tax assets	16,588	77,168
Deferred income tax assets	29,455	77,168
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	$ (12,867)	$ 0

Income Taxes (Schedule of Valuation Allowance) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year	$ 22,844	$ 21,515	$ 24,937
Charged to costs and expenses	26,371	3,281	3,207
Charged to other accounts	0	0	0
Deductions	0	1,952	6,629
Balance, end of the year	$ 49,215	$ 22,844	$ 21,515

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year	$ 149,943	$ 111,514	$ 86,268
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years	6,657	14,743	29,294
Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years	(25,259)	(8,469)	(25,413)
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	68,292	33,264	27,220
Reductions related to settlements with tax authorities	(637)	(293)	(450)
Expiration of statute of limitations	(12,936)	(989)	(8,922)
Other	(1)	(173)	(3,517)
Balance, end of the year	$ 186,061	$ 149,943	$ 111,514

Other Income And Expenses (Schedule Of Other Income And Expenses Of Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Other income (expense), net	$ 6,054	$ 6,254	$ 5,249
Mortgage Loans [Member]
Other income (expense), net	0	2,644	4,914
Interest Income [Member]
Other income (expense), net	6,861	3,642	3,962
Investment Securities [Member]
Other income (expense), net	0	188	8,548
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Other income (expense), net	165	1	7,807
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Member]
Other income (expense), net	0	0	2,500
Other Nonoperating Expense [Member]
Other income (expense), net	$ 642	$ 219	$ 1,868

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended				108 Months Ended
Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2018 CAD ($)	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
POM Maximum per Tax Return	$ 10,000
Standard guarantee accrual amount	$ 9,400,000		$ 6,800,000		$ 6,800,000
Other Commitment, Percentage of Participation Interest Required to be Purchased at Par	90.00%	90.00%
Commitments to Extend Credit, Total	$ 40,900,000
Contingent acquisition liabilities, Carrying Amount	12,060,000		10,428,000		10,428,000
Remaining franchise equity lines of credit-undrawn commitment	20,200,000
Obligation under deferred compensation plans	23,300,000		25,200,000		25,200,000
Rent expense	$ 245,900,000		236,200,000	$ 228,500,000
Claims received for loans					2,600,000,000
Minimum
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Term of operating leases, years	3 years	3 years
Maximum
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Term of operating leases, years	5 years	5 years
Refund Advance [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Pre e-File Guaranty	$ 10,000,000
Loss Contingency Accrual	1,600,000		$ 700,000		$ 700,000
Guaranty for Loan Losses	57,000,000
Peace of Mind
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
POM Maximum per Tax Return	$ 6,000	$ 3,000

Commitments And Contingencies (Future Minimum Operating Lease Commitments) (Details) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2016	$ 230,163
2017	228,063
2018	173,746
2019	103,545
2020	51,575
2023 and beyond	33,813
Total	$ 820,905

Litigation And Related Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended	35 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($) lawsuit	Nov. 30, 2007 item	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Accrued obligations under indemnifications	$ 2.7		$ 2.3
Document Period End Date	Apr. 30, 2018
Number of lawsuits \| lawsuit	21
Securitization transactions \| item		39
Principal Assets of SCC	$ 300.0
Pending Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Initial principal on loans securitized	14,000.0
Principal outstanding on loans securitized	$ 3,400.0

Loss Contingencies Arising From Representations and Warranties of Our Discontinued Mortgage Operations (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended			35 Months Ended	36 Months Ended	60 Months Ended	108 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2007 item	Apr. 30, 2007	Apr. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of fraud on originated loans					68.00%
Claims received for loans							$ 2,600,000
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Principal Assets of SCC	$ 300,000
Securitization transactions \| item				39
SCC
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Claims received for loans						$ 1,900,000
Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments	4,500	$ 61,000	$ 88,500
Accrued liability	$ 0	$ 4,500	$ 65,265				$ 4,500	$ 149,765

Loss Contingencies Arising From Representations And Warranties of Our Discontinued Mortgage Operations (Contingency Rollforward) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
SCC
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year	$ 4,500	$ 65,265	$ 149,765
Loss provisions	0	235	4,000
Payments	(4,500)	(61,000)	(88,500)
Balance, end of the year	$ 0	$ 4,500	$ 65,265

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Foreign
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	$ 24.5	$ 21.0	$ 17.5

Quarterly Financial Data (Summary Of Quarterly Financial Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 2,392,849	$ 488,426	$ 140,854	$ 137,802	$ 2,327,915	$ 451,882	$ 131,332	$ 125,185	$ 3,159,931	$ 3,036,314	$ 3,038,153
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes (benefit)	1,231,021	(120,805)	(236,265)	(205,219)	1,211,903	(150,598)	(228,469)	(203,549)	668,732	629,287	569,479
Income taxes (benefit)	85,057	122,120	(87,953)	(77,401)	425,333	(49,386)	(85,054)	(82,523)	41,823	208,370	185,926
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	1,145,964	(242,925)	(148,312)	(127,818)	786,570	(101,212)	(143,415)	(121,026)	626,909	420,917	383,553
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits of $7,016, $6,986 and $5,414	(3,037)	(2,720)	(5,254)	(2,749)	(3,218)	(3,302)	(2,805)	(2,647)	(13,760)	(11,972)	(9,286)
NET INCOME	$ 1,142,927	$ (245,645)	$ (153,566)	$ (130,567)	$ 783,352	$ (104,514)	$ (146,220)	$ (123,673)	$ 613,149	$ 408,945	$ 374,267
Continuing operations (in usd per share	$ 5.47	$ (1.16)	$ (0.71)	$ (0.62)	$ 3.79	$ (0.49)	$ (0.67)	$ (0.55)	$ 2.99	$ 1.97	$ 1.54
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)	(0.02)	(0.02)	(0.03)	(0.01)	(0.02)	(0.01)	(0.01)	(0.01)	(0.06)	(0.05)	(0.04)
Consolidated (in usd per share)	5.45	(1.18)	(0.74)	(0.63)	3.77	(0.50)	(0.68)	(0.56)	2.93	1.92	1.50
Continuing operations (in usd per share)	5.43	(1.16)	(0.71)	(0.62)	3.76	(0.49)	(0.67)	(0.55)	2.98	1.96	1.53
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)	(0.01)	(0.02)	(0.03)	(0.01)	(0.01)	(0.01)	(0.01)	(0.01)	(0.07)	(0.05)	(0.04)
Consolidated (in usd per share)	$ 5.42	$ (1.18)	$ (0.74)	$ (0.63)	$ 3.75	$ (0.50)	$ (0.68)	$ (0.56)	$ 2.91	$ 1.91	$ 1.49
Goodwill impairments									$ 0	$ 0

Quarterly Financial Data (Schedule Of Share Price And Dividends Paid) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Dividends paid per share	$ 0.24	$ 0.24	$ 0.24	$ 0.24	$ 0.22	$ 0.22	$ 0.22	$ 0.22	$ 0.96	$ 0.88
High
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Stock price range	29.47	29.16	31.80	31.70	24.82	24.06	24.95	24.53	31.80	24.95
Low
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Stock price range	$ 23.80	$ 23.59	$ 24.59	$ 24.55	$ 19.85	$ 20.91	$ 20.58	$ 19.18	$ 23.59	$ 19.18

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Income Statements) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 2,392,849	$ 488,426	$ 140,854	$ 137,802	$ 2,327,915	$ 451,882	$ 131,332	$ 125,185	$ 3,159,931	$ 3,036,314	$ 3,038,153
Cost of revenues									1,739,729	1,644,377	1,685,552
Goodwill, Impairment Loss									0	0
Selling, general and administrative									668,152	675,953	719,409
Total operating expenses									2,407,881	2,320,330	2,404,961
Other income, net									6,054	6,254	5,249
Interest expense on borrowings									(89,372)	(92,951)	(68,962)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	1,231,021	(120,805)	(236,265)	(205,219)	1,211,903	(150,598)	(228,469)	(203,549)	668,732	629,287	569,479
Income taxes (benefit)	85,057	122,120	(87,953)	(77,401)	425,333	(49,386)	(85,054)	(82,523)	41,823	208,370	185,926
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	1,145,964	(242,925)	(148,312)	(127,818)	786,570	(101,212)	(143,415)	(121,026)	626,909	420,917	383,553
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits of $7,016, $6,986 and $5,414	(3,037)	(2,720)	(5,254)	(2,749)	(3,218)	(3,302)	(2,805)	(2,647)	(13,760)	(11,972)	(9,286)
NET INCOME	$ 1,142,927	$ (245,645)	$ (153,566)	$ (130,567)	$ 783,352	$ (104,514)	$ (146,220)	$ (123,673)	613,149	408,945	374,267
Other comprehensive loss									996	(4,066)	(12,973)
Comprehensive income									614,145	404,879	361,294
H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative											2,537
Total operating expenses											2,537
Other income, net									599,202	399,996	375,136
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									599,202	399,996	372,599
Income taxes (benefit)									(13,947)	(8,949)	(1,668)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations									613,149	408,945	374,267
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits of $7,016, $6,986 and $5,414									0
NET INCOME									613,149	408,945	374,267
Other comprehensive loss									996	(4,066)	(12,973)
Comprehensive income									614,145	404,879	361,294
Other Subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Total revenues									3,028,576	2,877,265	2,868,343
Cost of revenues									1,696,719	1,580,425	1,588,450
Selling, general and administrative									664,723	671,653	703,375
Total operating expenses									2,361,442	2,252,078	2,291,825
Other income, net									36,667	9,330	(9,965)
Interest expense on borrowings									(304)	(688)	(431)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									703,497	633,829	566,122
Income taxes (benefit)									60,973	210,847	186,183
Net income (loss) from continuing operations									642,524	422,982	379,939
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits of $7,016, $6,986 and $5,414									(5)	733
NET INCOME									642,519	423,715	379,939
Other comprehensive loss									996	(4,066)	(12,973)
Comprehensive income									643,515	419,649	366,966
Eliminations
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Total revenues									(60,998)	(27,610)	(22,888)
Cost of revenues									(38,736)	(7,709)	(5,605)
Selling, general and administrative									(22,262)	(19,901)	(17,283)
Total operating expenses									(60,998)	(27,610)	(22,888)
Other income, net									(660,120)	(428,433)	(381,395)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									(660,120)	(428,433)	(381,395)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations									(660,120)	(428,433)	(381,395)
NET INCOME									(660,120)	(428,433)	(381,395)
Other comprehensive loss									(996)	4,066	21,417
Comprehensive income									(661,116)	(424,367)	(359,978)
Block Financial Issuer [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Total revenues									192,353	186,659	192,698
Cost of revenues									81,746	71,661	102,707
Selling, general and administrative									25,691	24,201	30,780
Total operating expenses									107,437	95,862	133,487
Other income, net									30,305	25,361	21,473
Interest expense on borrowings									(89,068)	(92,263)	(68,531)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									26,153	23,895	12,153
Income taxes (benefit)									(5,203)	6,472	1,411
Net income (loss) from continuing operations									31,356	17,423	10,742
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits of $7,016, $6,986 and $5,414									(13,755)	(12,705)	(9,286)
NET INCOME									17,601	4,718	1,456
Other comprehensive loss											(8,444)
Comprehensive income									$ 17,601	$ 4,718	$ (6,988)

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,544,944	$ 1,011,331
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted	118,734	106,208
Receivables, net	146,774	162,775
Income Taxes Receivable, Current	12,310
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	68,951	65,725
Total current assets	1,891,713	1,346,039
Mortgage loans held for investment, net	21,396	21,271
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $745,397 and $678,161	231,888	263,827
Intangible assets, net	373,981	409,364
Goodwill	507,871	491,207	$ 470,757
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	34,095	83,728
Amounts due from affiliates	0	0
Other noncurrent assets	101,401	99,943
Total assets	3,140,949	2,694,108
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	251,975	217,028
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	141,499	183,856
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	263,050	348,199
Current portion of long-term debt	1,026	981
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	186,101	189,216
Total current liabilities	843,651	939,280
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	1,494,609	1,493,017
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	229,430	159,085
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	179,548	163,609
Total liabilities	0
Total liabilities	2,747,238	2,754,991
Common stock, no par, stated value $.01 per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued of 246,198,878	2,462	2,462
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(14,303)	(15,299)
Retained earnings (deficit)	362,980	(48,206)
Stockholders' equity (deficiency)	393,711	(60,883)	$ 23,103	$ 1,832,949
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	3,140,949	2,694,108
H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Income Taxes Receivable, Current	2,801
Total current assets	2,801
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	1,400	5,587
Investments in subsidiaries	2,801,808	2,158,234
Amounts due from affiliates	0	0
Total assets	2,806,009	2,163,821
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,074	2,086
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes		0
Current portion of long-term debt		0
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities		0
Total current liabilities	2,074	2,086
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	9,286	28,324
Total liabilities	2,400,938	2,194,294
Total liabilities	2,412,298	2,224,704
Stockholders' equity (deficiency)	393,711	(60,883)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,806,009	2,163,821
Other Subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	1,540,598	1,006,845
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted	118,734	98,148
Receivables, net	95,212	101,525
Income Taxes Receivable, Current	12,310
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	66,997	63,445
Total current assets	1,833,851	1,269,963
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $745,397 and $678,161	231,421	263,749
Intangible assets, net	373,981	409,364
Goodwill	507,871	491,207
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	14,897	47,398
Investments in subsidiaries	131,315	113,714
Amounts due from affiliates	2,400,938	2,194,294
Other noncurrent assets	51,328	48,114
Total assets	5,545,602	4,837,803
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	233,273	200,724
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	140,338	183,005
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	264,791	348,199
Current portion of long-term debt	1,026	981
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	163,929	162,457
Total current liabilities	803,357	895,366
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	4,602	5,628
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	215,181	122,724
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	178,700	162,656
Total liabilities	1,541,954	1,493,195
Total liabilities	2,743,794	2,679,569
Stockholders' equity (deficiency)	2,801,808	2,158,234
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	5,545,602	4,837,803
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	0
Income Taxes Receivable, Current	(2,801)
Total current assets	(2,801)
Investments in subsidiaries	(2,933,123)	(2,271,948)
Amounts due from affiliates	(3,942,892)	(3,687,489)
Total assets	(6,878,816)	(5,959,437)
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	(2,801)
Total current liabilities	(2,801)
Total liabilities	(3,942,892)	(3,687,489)
Total liabilities	(3,945,693)	(3,687,489)
Stockholders' equity (deficiency)	(2,933,123)	(2,271,948)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	(6,878,816)	(5,959,437)
Block Financial Issuer [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	4,346	4,486
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted		8,060
Receivables, net	51,562	61,250
Income Taxes Receivable, Current	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,954	2,280
Total current assets	57,862	76,076
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $745,397 and $678,161	467	78
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	17,798	30,743
Amounts due from affiliates	1,541,954	1,493,195
Other noncurrent assets	50,073	51,829
Total assets	1,668,154	1,651,921
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	16,628	14,218
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	1,161	851
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	1,060
Current portion of long-term debt		0
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	22,172	26,759
Total current liabilities	41,021	41,828
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	1,490,007	1,487,389
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	4,963	8,037
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	848	953
Total liabilities	1,536,839	1,538,207
Stockholders' equity (deficiency)	131,315	113,714
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 1,668,154	$ 1,651,921

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	$ 850,003	$ 552,197	$ 544,553
Sales, maturities and payments received on AFS securities	0	1,144	436,471
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net	0	207,174	38,481
Capital expenditures	(98,583)	(89,255)	(99,923)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(42,539)	(54,816)	(88,776)
Franchise loans funded	(22,320)	(34,473)	(22,820)
Payments received on franchise loans	39,968	61,437	55,007
Intercompany borrowings (payments)			0
Other, net	11,417	8,108	11,075
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(112,057)	99,319	329,515
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	(830,000)	(1,700,000)	(1,465,000)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	830,000	1,700,000	1,465,000
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	0	996,831
Customer banking deposits, net	0	0	(326,705)
Transfer of bank deposits	0	0	(419,028)
Dividends paid	(200,469)	(187,115)	(201,688)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(9,147)	(322,850)	(2,018,338)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	28,340	2,371	25,775
Intercompany borrowings (payments)		0	0
Other, net	(9,388)	(22,830)	(18,576)
Net cash used in financing activities	(190,664)	(530,424)	(1,961,729)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	(1,143)	(4,464)	(10,590)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	546,139	116,628	(1,098,251)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	1,663,678	1,117,539	1,000,911	$ 2,099,162
H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:			0
Sales, maturities and payments received on AFS securities			0
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net			0
Capital expenditures			0
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired			0
Franchise loans funded			0
Payments received on franchise loans			0
Intercompany borrowings (payments)			0
Other, net			0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			0
Repayments of line of credit borrowings		0	0
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings		0	0
Customer banking deposits, net			0
Transfer of bank deposits			0
Dividends paid	(200,469)	(187,115)	(201,688)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(9,147)	(322,850)	(2,018,338)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	28,340	2,371	25,775
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	181,276	507,594	2,197,954
Other, net		0	(3,703)
Net cash used in financing activities		0	0
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash		0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash		0	0
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents		0	0	0
Other Subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	836,670	618,696	616,336
Sales, maturities and payments received on AFS securities		1,000	6,011
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net			0
Capital expenditures	(98,077)	(89,223)	(99,902)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(42,539)	(54,816)	(88,776)
Franchise loans funded	(430)	(337)	(341)
Payments received on franchise loans	705	335	394
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	(181,276)	(507,594)	(2,197,954)
Other, net	10,256	6,562	8,883
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(311,361)	(644,073)	(2,371,685)
Repayments of line of credit borrowings		0	0
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings		0	0
Customer banking deposits, net			0
Transfer of bank deposits			0
Dividends paid		0	0
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered		0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0	0
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	38,899	194,782	1,147,985
Other, net	(8,726)	(22,830)	4,409
Net cash used in financing activities	30,173	171,952	1,152,394
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	(1,143)	(4,464)	(10,590)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	554,339	142,111	(613,545)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	1,659,332	1,104,993	962,882	1,576,427
Eliminations
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:			0
Sales, maturities and payments received on AFS securities			0
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net			0
Capital expenditures			0
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired			0
Franchise loans funded			0
Payments received on franchise loans			0
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	220,175	702,376	3,345,939
Other, net			0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	220,175	702,376	3,345,939
Repayments of line of credit borrowings		0	0
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings		0	0
Customer banking deposits, net			440
Transfer of bank deposits			0
Dividends paid		0	0
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered		0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0	0
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	(220,175)	(702,376)	(3,345,939)
Other, net		0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(220,175)	(702,376)	(3,345,499)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash		0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash		0	440
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents		0	0	(440)
Block Financial Issuer [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	13,333	(66,499)	(71,783)
Sales, maturities and payments received on AFS securities		144	430,460
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net		207,174	38,481
Capital expenditures	(506)	(32)	(21)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired			0
Franchise loans funded	(21,890)	(34,136)	(22,479)
Payments received on franchise loans	39,263	61,102	54,613
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	(38,899)	(194,782)	(1,147,985)
Other, net	1,161	1,546	2,192
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(20,871)	41,016	(644,739)
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	(830,000)	(1,700,000)	(1,465,000)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	830,000	1,700,000	1,465,000
Customer banking deposits, net			(327,145)
Transfer of bank deposits			(419,028)
Dividends paid		0	0
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered		0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		0	0
Intercompany borrowings (payments)		0	0
Other, net	(662)	0	(19,282)
Net cash used in financing activities	(662)	0	231,376
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash		0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	(8,200)	(25,483)	(485,146)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 4,346	$ 12,546	$ 38,029	$ 523,175

Revenue Recognition (Disaggregation of Revenue by Major Service Line) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 2,392,849	$ 488,426	$ 140,854	$ 137,802	$ 2,327,915	$ 451,882	$ 131,332	$ 125,185	$ 3,159,931	$ 3,036,314	$ 3,038,153
Tax preparation revenues \| U.S. assisted tax preparation fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues									1,947,160	1,902,212	1,890,175
Tax preparation revenues \| U.S. royalties
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues									245,444	250,270	249,433
Tax preparation revenues \| U.S. DIY tax preparation fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues									243,159	219,123	234,341
Tax preparation revenues \| International revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues									227,266	210,320	213,400
Tax preparation revenues \| Revenues from Refund Transfers
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues									171,959	148,212	162,560
Tax preparation revenues \| Revenues from Emerald Card®
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues									102,640	95,221	92,608
Tax preparation revenues \| Revenues from Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues									101,572	92,820	86,830
Tax preparation revenues \| Revenues from Tax Identity Shield®
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues									28,823	21,054	7,641
Tax preparation revenues \| Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues									56,986	57,022	57,268
Tax preparation revenues \| Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues									$ 34,922	$ 40,060	$ 43,897

Revenue Recognition (Schedule Of Deferred Revenue Related To The Peace Of Mind Program) (Details) - POM - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Deferred Revenue
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the period	$ 211,223	$ 204,342	$ 189,779
Amounts deferred	122,650	120,691	119,915
Amounts recognized on previous deferrals	115,599	113,810	105,352
Balance, end of the period	218,274	211,223	204,342
Deferred Wages
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the period	31,344	30,105	28,095
Amounts deferred	18,148	17,442	17,397
Amounts recognized on previous deferrals	16,809	16,203	15,387
Balance, end of the period	$ 32,683	$ 31,344	$ 30,105

Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
TIS
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Deferred costs	$ 4,500	$ 3,100
Recognized deferred costs	3,200
Deferred Revenue \| POM
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Current deferred revenue	116,900
Deferred revenue	218,274	211,223	$ 204,342	$ 189,779
Deferred Revenue \| TIS
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	$ 36,400	$ 20,600	$ 18,500	$ 7,600

Schedule II (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Schedule II (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	$ 49,215	$ 22,844	$ 21,515	$ 24,937
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense	26,371	3,281	3,207
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Other Accounts	0	0	0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	$ 0	$ (1,952)	$ (6,629)