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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2019	May 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Apr. 30, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	H&R BLOCK INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000012659
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--04-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		201,960,249
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Public Float			$ 5,462,853,571

Consolidated Statements Of Income And Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
REVENUES:
Revenues	$ 3,094,881	$ 3,159,931	$ 3,036,314
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Costs of revenues	1,756,922	1,739,729	1,644,377
Selling, general and administrative	722,167	668,152	675,953
Total operating expenses	2,479,089	2,407,881	2,320,330
Other income (expense), net	16,419	6,054	6,254
Interest expense on borrowings	(87,051)	(89,372)	(92,951)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	545,160	668,732	629,287
Income taxes	99,904	41,823	208,370
Net income from continuing operations	445,256	626,909	420,917
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits of $6,788, $7,016 and $6,986	(22,747)	(13,760)	(11,972)
Net income	$ 422,509	$ 613,149	$ 408,945
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Continuing operations (in usd per share)	$ 2.16	$ 2.99	$ 1.97
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)	(0.11)	(0.06)	(0.05)
Consolidated (in usd per share)	2.05	2.93	1.92
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Continuing operations (in usd per share)	2.15	2.98	1.96
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)	(0.11)	(0.07)	(0.05)
Consolidated (in usd per share)	$ 2.04	$ 2.91	$ 1.91
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
Net income	$ 422,509	$ 613,149	$ 408,945
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities, net of taxes	0	1	(16)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(6,113)	995	(4,050)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(6,113)	996	(4,066)
Comprehensive income	416,396	614,145	404,879
Service revenues
REVENUES:
Revenues	2,691,727	2,766,426	2,648,349
Royalty, product and other revenues
REVENUES:
Revenues	$ 403,154	$ 393,505	$ 387,965

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,572,150	$ 1,544,944
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	135,577	118,734
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $67,228 and $81,813	138,965	146,774
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	146,667	81,261
Total current assets	1,993,359	1,891,713
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $745,761 and $745,397	212,092	231,888
Intangible assets, net	342,493	373,981
Goodwill	519,937	507,871
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	141,979	34,095
Other noncurrent assets	90,085	101,401
Total assets	3,299,945	3,140,949
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	249,525	251,975
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	196,527	141,499
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	271,973	263,050
Current portion of long-term debt		1,026
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	204,976	186,101
Total current liabilities	923,001	843,651
Long-term debt	1,492,629	1,494,609
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	197,906	229,430
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	144,882	179,548
Total liabilities	2,758,418	2,747,238
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, no par, stated value $.01 per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued of 238,336,760 and 246,198,878	2,383	2,462
Additional paid-in capital	767,636	760,250
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(20,416)	(14,303)
Retained earnings	499,386	362,980
Less treasury shares, at cost, of 36,377,441 and 36,944,789	(707,462)	(717,678)
Total stockholders' equity	541,527	393,711
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 3,299,945	$ 3,140,949

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 422,509	$ 613,149	$ 408,945
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	166,695	183,295	182,168
Provision for bad debt	70,569	74,489	52,776
Deferred taxes	1,129	112,140	46,455
Stock-based compensation	23,767	21,954	19,285
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Receivables	(73,648)	(63,935)	(80,210)
Prepaid expenses, other current and noncurrent assets	(4,503)	(6,453)	(8,569)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, salaries, wages and payroll taxes	54,827	(10,532)	(7,683)
Deferred revenue, other current and noncurrent liabilities	(13,758)	9,127	(55,684)
Income tax receivables, accrued income taxes and income tax reserves	(36,824)	(75,491)	129
Other, net	(4,225)	(7,740)	(5,415)
Net cash provided by operating activities	606,538	850,003	552,197
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net	0	0	207,174
Capital expenditures	(95,490)	(98,583)	(89,255)
Payments made for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(43,637)	(42,539)	(54,816)
Franchise loans funded	(19,922)	(22,320)	(34,473)
Payments from franchisees	32,671	39,968	61,437
Other, net	(28,753)	11,417	9,252
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(155,131)	(112,057)	99,319
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	(720,000)	(830,000)	(1,700,000)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	720,000	830,000	1,700,000
Dividends paid	(205,461)	(200,469)	(187,115)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(189,912)	(9,147)	(322,850)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	2,532	28,340	2,371
Other, net	(10,854)	(9,388)	(22,830)
Net cash used in financing activities	(403,695)	(190,664)	(530,424)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	(3,663)	(1,143)	(4,464)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted balances	44,049	546,139	116,628
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the year	1,663,678	1,117,539	1,000,911
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the year	1,707,727	1,663,678	1,117,539
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW DATA:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds received	132,982	8,276	163,539
Interest paid on borrowings	82,442	84,320	87,185
Accrued additions to property and equipment	$ 6,159	$ 3,010	$ 2,433

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 (Deficit)	Treasury Stock
Beginning Balances, Shares at Apr. 30, 2016		260,219				39,701
Beginning Balances, Value at Apr. 30, 2016	$ 23,103	$ 2,602	$ 758,230	$ (11,233)	$ 40,347	$ (766,843)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	408,945				408,945
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(4,066)			(4,066)
Stock-based compensation	19,285		19,285
Stock-based awards exercised or vested, shares						928
Stock-based awards exercised or vested	1,815		(14,191)		(1,915)	$ 17,921
Acquisition of treasury shares, shares						(255)
Acquisition of treasury shares	(5,830)					$ (5,830)
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, shares		14,020
Repurchase and retirement of common shares	(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)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	613,149				613,149
Other comprehensive (loss) income	996			996
Stock-based compensation	21,713		21,713
Stock-based awards exercised or vested, shares						2,389
Stock-based awards exercised or vested	28,352		(16,375)		(1,494)	$ 46,221
Acquisition of treasury shares, shares						(306)
Acquisition of treasury shares	(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)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	422,509				422,509
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(6,113)			(6,113)
Stock-based compensation	23,510		23,510
Stock-based awards exercised or vested, shares						787
Stock-based awards exercised or vested	2,333		(11,407)		(1,550)	$ 15,290
Acquisition of treasury shares, shares						(219)
Acquisition of treasury shares	(5,074)					$ (5,074)
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, shares		(7,862)
Repurchase and retirement of common shares	(184,838)	$ (79)	(4,717)		(180,042)
Cash dividends declared	(205,461)				(205,461)
Ending Balances, Shares at Apr. 30, 2019		238,337				36,377
Ending Balances, Value at Apr. 30, 2019	$ 541,527	$ 2,383	$ 767,636	$ (20,416)	$ 499,386	$ (707,462)

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NATURE OF OPERATIONS – Our subsidiaries provide assisted, DIY, and virtual tax return preparation solutions through multiple channels (including in-person, online and mobile applications, virtual, 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. Tax returns are either prepared by H&R Block tax professionals (in company-owned or franchise offices, virtually or via an internet review) or prepared and filed by our clients through our DIY tax solutions.

"H&R Block," "the Company," "we," "our," and "us" are used interchangeably to refer to H&R Block, Inc. or to H&R Block, Inc. and its subsidiaries, as appropriate to the context.

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 12 and 13 for additional information on litigation, claims, and other loss contingencies related to our discontinued operations.

SEGMENT INFORMATION – 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.

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 and reserves for uncertain tax positions. 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 $20.9 million and $27.2 million as of April 30, 2019 and 2018, 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 the fiscal year the outstanding balances on these receivables are evaluated based on collections received and expected collections over subsequent tax seasons. We establish an allowance for doubtful accounts at an amount that we believe represents the net realizable value. In December of each year we charge-off the 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 H&R Block Instant Refund^TM (Instant Refund).

Our accounting policies related to receivables and related allowances are discussed further in note 4.

INVESTMENTS – In April 2019, we made a $40.0 million investment in a debt security classified as available-for-sale which has a maturity of less than one year. The fair value of our investment was approximately $40.0 million at April 30, 2019 and is included in prepaid and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheet.

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 our operations 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. 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.

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, Refund Transfer (RT) and Instant Refund receivables are carried at net realizable value which approximates fair value (Level 3). Net realizable value is determined based on historical and projected collection rates.


▪	Investments - The fair value of our investment in debt securities approximates the carrying amount and is primarily based on estimated future discounted cash flows (Level 3).


▪	Long-term debt - The fair value of our Senior Notes is based on quotes from multiple banks (Level 2). See note 7 for fair value.


▪	Contingent consideration - Fair value approximates the carrying amount (Level 3). See note 12 for the carrying amount.

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 $269.8 million, $249.1 million and $261.3 million in fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017, 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 $19.3 million, $16.4 million and $13.8 million for continuing operations in fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

We have severance plans covering executives and eligible regular full-time or part-time active employees who incur a qualifying termination. Expenses related to severance benefits of continuing operations totaled $5.0 million, $4.0 million and $5.6 million in fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS –

Revenue Recognition. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," (ASU 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 2 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 was effective for us on May 1, 2018 and we adopted using the modified retrospective transition method. We recognized a $101.0 million cumulative effect adjustment to increase the opening balance of retained earnings and increase deferred tax assets resulting from intra-entity transfers of intellectual property in 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. In July 2018, the FASB approved an amendment to the new guidance that provides an alternative transition method which allows companies the option of using the effective date of the new standard as the initial application date (at the beginning of the period in which is it adopted, rather than at the beginning of the earliest comparative period). We will adopt ASU 2016-02 using the alternative transition method, and we expect that adoption of the new standard will require changes to our internal controls over financial reporting.

We are in the process of evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-02 on our financial statements. The majority of our lease portfolio consists of retail office space in the U.S., Canada and Australia. The contract terms for these retail offices average four years and generally are from May 1 to April 30. We do not anticipate including renewal options in our lease terms under the new standard. As individual leases expire, those leases are generally renegotiated. At April 30 of any year, a significant number of our leases will be at the end of their terms, and therefore, we will have no right of use (ROU) asset or lease liability recorded in our financial statements related to those expired leases. This will cause variability in what is recorded in our financial statements as the ROU asset and lease liability are recorded at the beginning of the lease term (May 1). We estimate that the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will result in the addition of assets and liabilities of over $500 million to our consolidated balance sheet.

Revenue Recognition

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2019

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition

NOTE 2: 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. The majority of our products and services have multiple performance obligations. For our tax preparation services, the various performance obligations are generally provided simultaneously at a point in time, and revenue is recognized at that time. We have certain services and products where we have multiple performance obligations that are provided at various points in time. For these services and products, we allocate the transaction price to the various performance obligations based on relative standalone selling prices and recognize the revenue when the respective performance obligations have been satisfied. We have determined that our contracts do not contain a significant financing component.

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, which consists primarily of tax preparation revenues:



					(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2019		2018		2017
Revenues:
U.S. assisted tax preparation	$	1,858,998	$	1,947,160	$	1,902,212
U.S. royalties	243,541		245,444		250,270
U.S. DIY tax preparation	260,082		243,159		219,123
International revenues	220,562		227,266		210,320
Revenues from Refund Transfers	169,985		171,959		148,212
Revenues from Emerald Card®	98,256		102,640		95,221
Revenues from Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan	108,114		101,572		92,820
Revenues from Tax Identity Shield®	35,661		28,823		21,054
Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance^TM	58,182		56,986		57,022
Other	41,500		34,922		40,060
Total revenues	$	3,094,881	$	3,159,931	$	3,036,314

Assisted 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.

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

DIY tax preparation revenues consist of online tax preparation fees, desktop software and fees for electronic filing.


▪	Online tax preparation revenues are recorded when a completed return is electronically filed or accepted by 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.


▪	Fees for electronic filing of tax returns are recorded when the return is electronically filed.

Revenues from Refund Transfers are recognized when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) acknowledgment is received and the bank account is established at Axos Bank, formerly known as BofI Federal Bank, a federal savings bank (Axos).

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

Revenues from Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan (POM) are initially 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 is effective for 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. POM has multiple performance obligations where we represent our clients if they are audited by a taxing authority, and assume the cost, subject to certain limits, of additional taxes owed by a client resulting from errors attributable to H&R Block. Incremental wages are also deferred and recognized over the term of the plan.

Changes in the balances of deferred revenue and wages for POM are as follows:



										(in 000s)
POM	Deferred Revenue						Deferred Wages
Year ended April 30,	2019			2018			2019			2018
Balance, beginning of the year	$	218,274		$	211,223		$	32,683		$	31,344
Amounts deferred	120,163			122,650			13,336			18,148
Amounts recognized on previous deferrals	(125,926		)	(115,599		)	(18,713		)	(16,809		)
Balance, end of the year	$	212,511		$	218,274		$	27,306		$	32,683

As of April 30, 2019, deferred revenue related to POM was $212.5 million. We expect that $119.2 million will be recognized over the next twelve months, while the remaining balance will be recognized over the following sixty months. The related liabilities are included in deferred revenue and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The related assets are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets or other noncurrent assets.

Revenues from Tax Identity Shield (TIS) are initially 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. TIS has multiple performance obligations where we provide clients assistance in helping protect their tax identity and access to services to help restore their tax identity, if necessary. Protection services include a daily scan of the dark web for personal information, a monthly scan for social security number in credit header data (new in fiscal year 2019), a pre-tax season identity theft risk assessment (only available to clients having returns prepared in retail offices), notifying clients if their information is detected on a tax return filed through H&R Block, and obtaining additional IRS identity protections when eligible.

As of April 30, 2019, and 2018, TIS deferred revenue was $29.7 million and $36.4 million, respectively. The related liabilities are included in deferred revenue and other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. All deferred revenue related to TIS as of April 30, 2019 will be recognized within the next twelve months. All amounts deferred as of April 30, 2018 were recognized as revenues in the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019.

Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance^TMlines of credit (EAs) is recorded over the life of the underlying loan.

Service revenues consist of assisted and online tax preparation revenues, fees for electronic filing, revenues from RTs, Emerald Card, POM and TIS.

A significant portion of our accounts receivable balances arise from services and products that we provide to our customers, with the exception of those related to EAs, which arise from purchased participation interests with Axos. The majority of our services and products must be paid for at the time of service, and therefore no receivable is recorded unless an RT is purchased. 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 is then collected at the time the IRS issues the client’s refund. Our receivables from customers are generally collected on a periodic basis during and subsequent to the tax season. See note 4 for our accounts receivable balances.

Receivables

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2019

Receivables [Abstract]

Receivables

NOTE 4: RECEIVABLES

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



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2019				2018
	Short-term		Long-term		Short-term		Long-term
Loans to franchisees	$	22,427	$	35,325	$	30,596	$	35,212
Receivables for U.S. assisted and DIY tax preparation and related fees	34,284		3,716		41,572		5,503
H&R Block Instant Refund^TM receivables	37,319		1,701		27,192		2,057
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit	8,546		12,418		15,642		5,754
Software receivables from retailers	9,354		—		6,769		—
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees	11,888		97		9,239		761
Other	15,147		2,382		15,764		3,147
	$	138,965	$	55,639	$	146,774	$	52,434

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, 2019 and 2018, loans with a principal balance of $0.8 million and $0.1 million, respectively, were more than 90 days past due. We had no loans to franchisees on non-accrual status as of April 30, 2019 or 2018.

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 or more than 90 days past due. 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.

H&R Block Instant Refund^TM. 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. H&R Block Instant Refund^TM amounts are generally received from the CRA within 60 days of filing the client's return, with the remaining balance collectible from the client.

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 with older years being deemed more unlikely to be repaid. 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 establish an allowance for doubtful accounts at an amount that we believe represents the net realizable value. In December of each year we charge-off the receivables to an amount we believe represents the net realizable value.

Current balances and amounts on non-accrual status and classified as impaired, or more than 60 days past due, by year of origination, as of April 30, 2019 are as follows:



				(in 000s)
Year of Origination	Current Balance			Non-Accrual

2019	$	40,591		$	1,486
2018 and prior	553			553
	41,144			$	2,039
Allowance	(2,124		)
Net balance	$	39,020

H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit. EAs are typically offered to clients in our offices from mid-November through mid-January, 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 Axos. We purchase participation interests in their loans, as discussed further in note 12.

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 with older years being deemed more unlikely to be repaid. 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 establish an allowance for doubtful accounts at an amount that we believe represents the net realizable value. In December of each year we charge-off the receivables to an amount we believe represents the net realizable value.

Current balances and amounts on non-accrual status and classified as impaired, or more than 60 days past due, by year of origination as of April 30, 2019, are as follows:



				(in 000s)
Year of Origination	Current Balance			Non-Accrual

2019	$	27,841		$	27,841
2018 and prior	7,425			7,425
Revolving loans	13,233			11,217
	48,499			$	46,483
Allowance	(27,535		)
Net balance	$	20,964

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for EAs and all other short-term and long-term receivables for the years ended April 30, 2019 , 2018, and 2017 is as follows:



(in 000s)
	EAs			All Other			Total
Balances as of May 1, 2016	$	9,007		$	49,383		$	58,390
Provision	12,713			40,063			52,776
Charge-offs, recoveries and other	(11,597		)	(42,894		)	(54,491		)
Balances as of April 30, 2017	10,123			46,552			56,675
Provision	16,499			57,990			74,489
Charge-offs, recoveries and other ⁽¹⁾	—			(49,351		)	(49,351		)
Balances as of April 30, 2018	26,622			55,191			81,813
Provision	17,272			53,297			70,569
Charge-offs, recoveries and other	(16,359		)	(54,550		)	(70,909		)
Balances as of April 30, 2019	$	27,535		$	53,938		$	81,473

⁽¹⁾There were no charge-offs related to EAs in fiscal year 2018 based on the timing of when charge-offs were performed.

- 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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Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2019

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

NOTE 9: 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 $23.8 million, $22.0 million and $19.3 million in fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, net of related tax benefits of $6.1 million, $6.9 million and $6.0 million, respectively. We realized tax benefits of $3.4 million, $15.3 million and $5.9 million in fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

As of April 30, 2019, we had 13.9 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 (other than performance-based nonvested share units) based on the closing price of our common stock on the grant date. We measure the fair value of performance-based nonvested 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 200 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, 2019, is as follows:



(shares in 000s)
	Nonvested Shares, Nonvested Share Units, and Deferred Stock 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	1,539		$	25.54	1,127		$	29.01
Granted	615		23.07		351		24.48
Released	(483	)	26.40		(175	)	29.32
Forfeited	(88	)	26.10		(65	)	29.88
Outstanding, end of the year	1,583		$	24.34	1,238		$	26.89

The total fair value of shares and units vesting during fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $17.9 million, $22.6 million and $20.3 million, respectively. As of April 30, 2019, we had $25.6 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,	2019			2018		2017
Expected volatility	13.16% - 66.47%			13.33% - 81.19%		13.92% - 74.53%
Expected term	3 years			3 years		3 years
Dividend yield ⁽¹⁾	0% - 4.39%			0% - 3.23%		0% - 3.68%
Risk-free interest rate	2.61		%	1.42% - 1.55%		0.84		%
Weighted-average fair value	$	24.48		$	32.66	$	25.38


⁽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, 2019, 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	481		$	24.84
Granted	—		—
Exercised	(42	)	18.39
Forfeited or expired	—		—
Outstanding, end of the year	439		$	25.47	6 years	$	1,504

Exercisable, end of the year	249		$	22.49	5 years	$	1,452
Exercisable and expected to vest	419		$	25.27	6 years	$	1,504

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $0.4 million, $18.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively. As of April 30, 2019, we had $0.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding options. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of one year.

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.

No stock options were granted in fiscal year 2019. The weighted-average fair values for stock options granted during fiscal years 2018 and 2017 were $5.02 and $3.31, respectively.

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2019

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

NOTE 10: INCOME TAXES

We file a consolidated federal income tax return in the U.S. with the 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 2017 remain open for examination. During the current quarter, the IRS completed its examination of our 2016 federal income tax return. As a result, we consider 2016 to be closed for federal income tax purposes. Our U.S. federal income tax returns for 2014 and all prior periods are closed. With respect to state and local jurisdictions and countries outside of the U.S., we are typically subject to examination for three to six years after the income tax returns have been filed. Although the outcome of 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 legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Legislation), which made 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 provided guidance on accounting for the tax effects of Tax Legislation. SAB 118 provided 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. During fiscal year 2019, we completed our accounting for all aspects of the Tax Legislation and our financial statements reflect the final effects of the Tax Legislation in computing our deferred taxes, the one-time transition tax, the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), unrecognized tax benefits, and the indirect impacts of the Tax Legislation on state and local taxes. The adjustments during the year were immaterial to the provisional amounts previously recorded. We have elected to account for GILTI as a period cost at the time it is incurred.

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,	2019		2018		2017
Domestic	$	389,319	$	547,101	$	535,378
Foreign	155,841		121,631		93,909
	$	545,160	$	668,732	$	629,287

We operate in multiple income tax jurisdictions both within the United States and internationally. Accordingly, management must determine the appropriate allocation of income to each of these jurisdictions based on transfer pricing analyses of comparable companies and predictions of future economic conditions. Although these intercompany transactions reflect arm’s length terms and the proper transfer pricing documentation is in place, transfer pricing terms and conditions may be scrutinized by local tax authorities during an audit and any resulting changes may impact our mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates.

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,	2019		2018		2017
U.S. statutory tax rate	21.0	%	21.0	%	35.0	%
Change in tax rate resulting from:
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	2.3	%	2.2	%	1.6	%
Earnings taxed in foreign jurisdictions	(2.7	)%	(4.9	)%	(4.6	)%
Permanent differences	0.3	%	0.4	%	(0.4	)%
Uncertain tax positions	(2.3	)%	3.6	%	4.3	%
Remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities	0.2	%	(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	0.4	%	1.1	%	(0.1	)%
Change in valuation allowance - foreign	(0.8	)%	2.9	%	0.3	%
Other	(0.1	)%	(2.0	)%	(3.0	)%
Effective tax rate	18.3	%	6.3	%	33.1	%

The increase in the effective tax rate compared to the prior year is due to the impact of the reduction in the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018, had in fiscal year 2018. The impact of the rate decrease was 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 21% corporate rate was effective for the entire fiscal year-end 2019.

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



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2019			2018			2017
Current:
Federal	$	74,993		$	(53,630	)	$	147,961
State	12,345			25,240			15,118
Foreign	6,711			9,953			10,678
	94,049			(18,437		)	173,757
Deferred:
Federal	6,625			50,505			39,299
State	(1,070		)	24,666			(5,064		)
Foreign	300			(14,911		)	378
	5,855			60,260			34,613
Total income taxes for continuing operations	$	99,904		$	41,823		$	208,370

The negative current federal income tax in fiscal year 2018 was primarily driven 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 2019, 2018 and 2017 totaled $22.7 million, $13.8 million and $12.0 million, respectively, and was net of tax benefits of $6.8 million, $7.0 million and $7.0 million, respectively.

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



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2019			2018
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses	$	4,479		$	3,847
Deferred revenue	9,603			9,482
Allowance for credit losses and related reserves	25,849			25,058
Internally-developed software	4,588			15,741
Deferred and stock-based compensation	5,970			4,526
Net operating loss carry-forward	72,618			69,567
Federal tax benefits related to state unrecognized tax benefits	20,141			15,738
Intangibles - intellectual property	93,300			—
Valuation allowance	(47,070		)	(49,215		)
Total deferred tax assets	189,478			94,744

Deferred tax liabilities:
Prepaid expenses and other	(8,592		)	(8,986		)
Property and equipment	(9,726		)	(7,944		)
Intangibles	(59,477		)	(61,226		)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(77,795		)	(78,156		)

Net deferred tax assets	$	111,683		$	16,588

Net deferred tax assets increased by $95.1 million during the current period primarily due to the adoption of ASU 2016-16, which is reflected by the increase in "intangibles - intellectual property" in the table above. See note 1 for additional information.

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,	2019			2018
Deferred income tax assets	$	130,609		$	29,455
Deferred tax liabilities	(18,926		)	(12,867		)
Net deferred tax asset	$	111,683		$	16,588

Changes in our valuation allowance for fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2019			2018		2017
Balance, beginning of the year	$	49,215		$	22,844	$	21,515
Additions:
Charged to costs and expenses	2,302			26,371		3,281
Charged to other accounts	—			—		—
Deductions	(4,447		)	—		(1,952		)
Balance, end of the year	$	47,070		$	49,215	$	22,844

Our valuation allowance on deferred tax assets (DTAs) decreased $2.1 million during the current period. The gross decrease in valuation allowance of $4.4 million was entirely offset by a write-off of certain net operating loss (NOL) DTAs primarily related to foreign losses no longer available to be utilized in future years. The $2.3 million increase in valuation allowance is a result of the expiration of certain state NOLs prior to usage.

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, 2019, we had NOLs in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The amount of state and foreign NOLs vary by taxing jurisdiction. We maintain a valuation allowance of $24.2 million on state NOLs and $22.9 million on foreign NOLs for the portion of such losses that, more likely than not, will not be realized. Of the $25.5 million of net NOL DTAs, $3.2 million will expire in varying amounts during fiscal years 2020 through 2039 and the remaining $22.3 million has no expiration.

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, 2019.

Changes in unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2019			2018			2017
Balance, beginning of the year	$	186,061		$	149,943		$	111,514
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years	9,937			6,657			14,743
Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years	(42,647		)	(25,259		)	(8,469		)
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	38,611			68,292			33,264
Reductions related to settlements with tax authorities	(2,025		)	(637		)	(293		)
Expiration of statute of limitations	(4,793		)	(12,936		)	(989		)
Other	—			1			173
Balance, end of the year	$	185,144		$	186,061		$	149,943

The total gross unrecognized tax benefit ending balance as of April 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017, includes $122.5 million, $132.4 million and $118.2 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. Reductions from prior year are primarily related to settlements with taxing authorities and expirations of statute of limitations.

We believe it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by approximately $27.0 million within the next twelve months. The anticipated decrease is due to the expiration of statutes of limitations, anticipated closure of various tax matters currently under examination, and settlements with tax authorities. For such matters where a change in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits is not yet deemed reasonably possible, no estimate has been included.

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, 2019, 2018 and 2017 totaled $22.4 million, $18.7 million and $21.0 million, respectively.

Commitments And Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

NOTE 12: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Assisted tax returns, as well as services provided under Tax Pro Go^SM and Tax Pro Review^SM, are covered by our 100% accuracy guarantee, whereby we will reimburse a client for penalties and interest attributable to an H&R Block 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 $9.9 million and $9.4 million as of April 30, 2019 and 2018, 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 $11.1 million and $12.1 million as of April 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, with the short-term and long-term portions of this liability 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. 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 $30.4 million as of April 30, 2019, and net of amounts drawn and outstanding, our remaining commitment to fund totaled $13.1 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 $19.9 million and $23.3 million as of April 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, reflecting our obligation under these plans.

Emerald Advance^TM lines of credit are originated by Axos and are offered from mid-November to mid-January. We purchase a 90% participation interest, at par, in all EAs originated by Axos in accordance with our participation agreement. See note 4 for additional information about these balances.

On July 26, 2018, we entered into a Refund Advance Program Agreement and certain ancillary agreements with Axos, pursuant to which they originate and fund Refund Advance loans, and provide technology, software, and underwriting support services related to such loans during the 2019 tax season. Refund Advance loans 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 guarantees related to this agreement. We have provided a limited guarantee up to $7.5 million related to loans to clients prior to the IRS accepting electronic filing. We accrued an estimated liability of $1.6 million related to this guaranty at April 30, 2019 and 2018. We paid $1.5 million related to this guarantee for the fiscal year 2018 tax season. Additionally, we provided a limited guaranty for the remaining loans, up to $57 million in the aggregate, which would cover certain incremental loan losses. We were not required to make a payment in connection with this guarantee for the fiscal year 2018 tax season. Based on the performance of the remaining loans to date, we do not expect to pay any amounts related to this guaranty for the fiscal year 2019 tax season.

We offer POM to U.S. and Canadian clients, whereby 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. The additional taxes paid under POM have a cumulative limit of $6,000 for U.S. clients and $3,000CAD for Canadian clients with respect to the federal, state/provincial and local tax returns we prepared for applicable clients during the taxable year protected by POM. A loss on POM would be recognized if the sum of expected costs for services exceeded unearned revenue.

The majority of our lease portfolio consists of retail office space in the U.S., Canada and Australia. The contract terms for these retail offices average four years and generally are from May 1 to April 30. As individual leases expire, those leases are generally renegotiated. Future minimum operating lease commitments as of April 30, 2019, are as follows:



(in 000s)
2020	$	232,175
2021	160,414
2022	102,379
2023	49,095
2024	20,005
2025 and beyond	9,243
	$	573,311

Rent expense of continuing operations for fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017 totaled $255.0 million, $245.9 million and $236.2 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 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. SCC had no liability accrued for these losses as of April 30, 2019 or April 30, 2018.

See note 13, 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.

Litigation And Other Related Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Litigation And Other Related Contingencies	Apr. 30, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Litigation And Other Related Contingencies	NOTE 13: LITIGATION AND OTHER 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, 2019. 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, 2019 and 2018, our total accrued liabilities were $1.9 million and $2.7 million, respectively. Our estimate of the 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 liability has not been accrued but we believe a loss reasonably possible. 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. Matters for which we are not currently able to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss are not included in this range. 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. 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, 2019, we believe the estimate of the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses in excess of amounts accrued, where the range of loss can be estimated, is not material. 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 OR OTHER LOSS CONTINGENCIES PERTAINING TO CONTINUING OPERATIONS – Free File Litigation. On May 6, 2019, the Los Angeles City Attorney filed a lawsuit on behalf of the People of the State of California in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (Case No. 19STCV15742) styled The People of the State of California v. H&R Block, Inc., et al. The complaint alleges that H&R Block engaged in unfair, fraudulent and deceptive business practices and acts in connection with the IRS Free File Program in violation of the California Unfair Competition Law, Business and Professions Code §§17200 et seq. The complaint seeks injunctive relief, restitution of monies paid to H&R Block by persons in the State of California who were eligible to file under the IRS Free File Program for the time period starting four years prior to the date of the filing of the complaint, pre-judgment interest, civil penalties and costs. We have not concluded that a loss related to this matter is probable, nor have we accrued a liability related to this matter. On May 17, 2019, a putative class action complaint was filed against us in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco (Case No. CGC-19576093) styled Pelanatita Olosoni and Derek Snarr v. H&R Block, Inc., et al. The plaintiffs seek to represent both nationwide classes and California subclasses of all persons who paid to file one or more federal tax returns through H&R Block’s internet-based filing system even though they were eligible to file those tax returns for free under IRS Free File or H&R Block Free File between May 17, 2015 and the present. The plaintiffs generally allege unlawful, unfair, fraudulent or deceptive business practices or acts in violation of the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act, California Civil Code §§1750, et seq., False Advertising, Business and Professions Code §§17500, et seq., and Unfair Competition Law, Business and Professions Code §§17200 et seq., in addition to breach of contract and unjust enrichment. The plaintiffs seek declaratory and injunctive relief, disgorgement, restitution, compensatory damages, attorneys’ fees and costs. We have not concluded that a loss related to this matter is probable, nor have we accrued a liability related to this matter. We have also received and are responding to certain governmental inquiries relating to the IRS Free File Program. 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 trust was originally collateralized with approximately 7,500 loans. 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. Discovery in the case is currently scheduled to close on September 30, 2019. A trial date has not yet been set. 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 trust was originally collateralized with approximately 7,500 loans. 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 that were made in fiscal year 2018 for representation and warranty claims are related to some of the loans in this case. Discovery in the case is currently scheduled to close on September 30, 2019. A trial date has not yet been set. 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 $3.1 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, 2019, total approximately $289 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. 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.

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2019

Condensed Financial Information 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 2018 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, 2019	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Total revenues	$	—		$	188,488		$	2,966,969		$	(60,576	)	$	3,094,881
Cost of revenues	—			78,230			1,718,014			(39,322		)	1,756,922
Selling, general and administrative	1,476			25,031			716,914			(21,254		)	722,167
Total operating expenses	1,476			103,261			2,434,928			(60,576		)	2,479,089
Other income (expense), net	408,496			38,689			57,018			(487,784		)	16,419
Interest expense on external borrowings	—			(86,904		)	(147		)	—			(87,051		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (benefit)	407,020			37,012			588,912			(487,784		)	545,160
Income taxes (benefit)	(15,489		)	7,847			107,546			—			99,904
Net income from continuing operations	422,509			29,165			481,366			(487,784		)	445,256
Net loss from discontinued operations	—			(22,747		)	—			—			(22,747		)
Net income	422,509			6,418			481,366			(487,784		)	422,509
Other comprehensive loss	(6,113		)	—			(6,113		)	6,113			(6,113		)
Comprehensive income	$	416,396		$	6,418		$	475,253		$	(481,671	)	$	416,396



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



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS										(in 000s)
As of April 30, 2019	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)		Block Financial (Issuer)		Other Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Cash & cash equivalents	$	—	$	4,109	$	1,568,041	$	—		$	1,572,150
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted	—		—		135,577		—			135,577
Receivables, net	—		35,901		103,064		—			138,965
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,812		1,695		142,160		—			146,667
Total current assets	2,812		41,705		1,948,842		—			1,993,359
Property and equipment, net	—		552		211,540		—			212,092
Intangible assets, net	—		—		342,493		—			342,493
Goodwill	—		—		519,937		—			519,937
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	3,218		15,953		122,808		—			141,979
Investments in subsidiaries	3,378,009		—		137,733		(3,515,742		)	—
Amounts due from affiliates	—		1,562,958		2,815,617		(4,378,575		)	—
Other noncurrent assets	—		54,976		35,109		—			90,085
Total assets	$	3,384,039	$	1,676,144	$	6,134,079	$	(7,894,317	)	$	3,299,945

Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	2,272	$	19,735	$	227,518	$	—		$	249,525
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	—		1,564		194,963		—			196,527
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	—		1,060		270,913		—			271,973
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	—		21,144		183,832		—			204,976
Total current liabilities	2,272		43,503		877,226		—			923,001
Long-term debt	—		1,492,629		—		—			1,492,629
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	24,623		1,486		171,797		—			197,906
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	—		793		144,089		—			144,882
Amounts due to affiliates	2,815,617		—		1,562,958		(4,378,575		)	—
Total liabilities	2,842,512		1,538,411		2,756,070		(4,378,575		)	2,758,418
Stockholders' equity	541,527		137,733		3,378,009		(3,515,742		)	541,527
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	3,384,039	$	1,676,144	$	6,134,079	$	(7,894,317	)	$	3,299,945



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
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,801		1,954		79,307		(2,801		)	81,261
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



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS													(in 000s)
Year ended April 30, 2019	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Net cash provided by operating activities:	$	—		$	9,515		$	597,023		$	—		$	606,538
Cash flows from investing:
Capital expenditures	—			(334		)	(95,156		)	—			(95,490		)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			—			(43,637		)	—			(43,637		)
Franchise loans funded	—			(19,128		)	(794		)	—			(19,922		)
Payments received on franchise loans	—			32,213			458			—			32,671
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	—			(23,197		)	(392,841		)	416,038			—
Other, net	—			1,362			(30,115		)	—			(28,753		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—			(9,084		)	(562,085		)	416,038			(155,131		)
Cash flows from financing:
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	—			(720,000		)	—			—			(720,000		)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	—			720,000			—			—			720,000
Dividends paid	(205,461		)	—			—			—			(205,461		)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(189,912		)	—			—			—			(189,912		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	2,532			—			—			—			2,532
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	392,841			—			23,197			(416,038		)	—
Other, net	—			(668		)	(10,186		)	—			(10,854		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—			(668		)	13,011			(416,038		)	(403,695		)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	—			—			(3,663		)	—			(3,663		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	—			(237		)	44,286			—			44,049
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the year	—			4,346			1,659,332			—			1,663,678
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the year	$	—		$	4,109		$	1,703,618		$	—		$	1,707,727



Year ended April 30, 2018	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Net cash provided by operating activities:	$	—		$	13,333		$	836,670		$	—		$	850,003
Cash flows from investing:
Capital expenditures	—			(506		)	(98,077		)	—			(98,583		)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			—			(42,539		)	—			(42,539		)
Franchise loans funded	—			(21,890		)	(430		)	—			(22,320		)
Payments received on franchise loans	—			39,263			705			—			39,968
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	—			(38,899		)	(181,276		)	220,175			—
Other, net	—			1,161			10,256			—			11,417
Net cash used in investing activities	—			(20,871		)	(311,361		)	220,175			(112,057		)
Cash flows from financing:
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	—			(830,000		)	—			—			(830,000		)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	—			830,000			—			—			830,000
Dividends paid	(200,469		)	—			—			—			(200,469		)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(9,147		)	—			—			—			(9,147		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	28,340			—			—			—			28,340
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	181,276			—			38,899			(220,175		)	—
Other, net	—			(662		)	(8,726		)	—			(9,388		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—			(662		)	30,173			(220,175		)	(190,664		)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	—			—			(1,143		)	—			(1,143		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	—			(8,200		)	554,339			—			546,139
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of the year	—			12,546			1,104,993			—			1,117,539
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of the year	$	—		$	4,346		$	1,659,332		$	—		$	1,663,678



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:
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	—			1,690			7,562			—			9,252
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

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2019

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.

Receivables And Related Allowances

Investments

Property And Equipment

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

Treasury Shares

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.

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.

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).

▪


▪	Investments - The fair value of our investment in debt securities approximates the carrying amount and is primarily based on estimated future discounted cash flows (Level 3).


▪	Long-term debt - The fair value of our Senior Notes is based on quotes from multiple banks (Level 2). See note 7 for fair value.


▪	Contingent consideration - Fair value approximates the carrying amount (Level 3). See note 12 for the carrying amount.

Advertising Expense

Employee Benefit Plans

New Accounting Pronouncements

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS –

Revenue Recognition

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2019

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,	2019		2018		2017
Domestic	$	389,319	$	547,101	$	535,378
Foreign	155,841		121,631		93,909
	$	545,160	$	668,732	$	629,287

Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation

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,	2019		2018		2017
U.S. statutory tax rate	21.0	%	21.0	%	35.0	%
Change in tax rate resulting from:
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	2.3	%	2.2	%	1.6	%
Earnings taxed in foreign jurisdictions	(2.7	)%	(4.9	)%	(4.6	)%
Permanent differences	0.3	%	0.4	%	(0.4	)%
Uncertain tax positions	(2.3	)%	3.6	%	4.3	%
Remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities	0.2	%	(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	0.4	%	1.1	%	(0.1	)%
Change in valuation allowance - foreign	(0.8	)%	2.9	%	0.3	%
Other	(0.1	)%	(2.0	)%	(3.0	)%
Effective tax rate	18.3	%	6.3	%	33.1	%

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,	2019			2018			2017
Current:
Federal	$	74,993		$	(53,630	)	$	147,961
State	12,345			25,240			15,118
Foreign	6,711			9,953			10,678
	94,049			(18,437		)	173,757
Deferred:
Federal	6,625			50,505			39,299
State	(1,070		)	24,666			(5,064		)
Foreign	300			(14,911		)	378
	5,855			60,260			34,613
Total income taxes for continuing operations	$	99,904		$	41,823		$	208,370

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,	2019			2018
Deferred income tax assets	$	130,609		$	29,455
Deferred tax liabilities	(18,926		)	(12,867		)
Net deferred tax asset	$	111,683		$	16,588

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



(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2019			2018
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses	$	4,479		$	3,847
Deferred revenue	9,603			9,482
Allowance for credit losses and related reserves	25,849			25,058
Internally-developed software	4,588			15,741
Deferred and stock-based compensation	5,970			4,526
Net operating loss carry-forward	72,618			69,567
Federal tax benefits related to state unrecognized tax benefits	20,141			15,738
Intangibles - intellectual property	93,300			—
Valuation allowance	(47,070		)	(49,215		)
Total deferred tax assets	189,478			94,744

Deferred tax liabilities:
Prepaid expenses and other	(8,592		)	(8,986		)
Property and equipment	(9,726		)	(7,944		)
Intangibles	(59,477		)	(61,226		)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(77,795		)	(78,156		)

Net deferred tax assets	$	111,683		$	16,588

Summary of Valuation Allowance

Changes in our valuation allowance for fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2019			2018		2017
Balance, beginning of the year	$	49,215		$	22,844	$	21,515
Additions:
Charged to costs and expenses	2,302			26,371		3,281
Charged to other accounts	—			—		—
Deductions	(4,447		)	—		(1,952		)
Balance, end of the year	$	47,070		$	49,215	$	22,844

Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

Changes in unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:



(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2019			2018			2017
Balance, beginning of the year	$	186,061		$	149,943		$	111,514
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years	9,937			6,657			14,743
Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years	(42,647		)	(25,259		)	(8,469		)
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	38,611			68,292			33,264
Reductions related to settlements with tax authorities	(2,025		)	(637		)	(293		)
Expiration of statute of limitations	(4,793		)	(12,936		)	(989		)
Other	—			1			173
Balance, end of the year	$	185,144		$	186,061		$	149,943

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2019

Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Income Statements



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENTS													(in 000s)
Year ended April 30, 2019	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Total revenues	$	—		$	188,488		$	2,966,969		$	(60,576	)	$	3,094,881
Cost of revenues	—			78,230			1,718,014			(39,322		)	1,756,922
Selling, general and administrative	1,476			25,031			716,914			(21,254		)	722,167
Total operating expenses	1,476			103,261			2,434,928			(60,576		)	2,479,089
Other income (expense), net	408,496			38,689			57,018			(487,784		)	16,419
Interest expense on external borrowings	—			(86,904		)	(147		)	—			(87,051		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (benefit)	407,020			37,012			588,912			(487,784		)	545,160
Income taxes (benefit)	(15,489		)	7,847			107,546			—			99,904
Net income from continuing operations	422,509			29,165			481,366			(487,784		)	445,256
Net loss from discontinued operations	—			(22,747		)	—			—			(22,747		)
Net income	422,509			6,418			481,366			(487,784		)	422,509
Other comprehensive loss	(6,113		)	—			(6,113		)	6,113			(6,113		)
Comprehensive income	$	416,396		$	6,418		$	475,253		$	(481,671	)	$	416,396



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

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS										(in 000s)
As of April 30, 2019	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)		Block Financial (Issuer)		Other Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Cash & cash equivalents	$	—	$	4,109	$	1,568,041	$	—		$	1,572,150
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted	—		—		135,577		—			135,577
Receivables, net	—		35,901		103,064		—			138,965
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,812		1,695		142,160		—			146,667
Total current assets	2,812		41,705		1,948,842		—			1,993,359
Property and equipment, net	—		552		211,540		—			212,092
Intangible assets, net	—		—		342,493		—			342,493
Goodwill	—		—		519,937		—			519,937
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	3,218		15,953		122,808		—			141,979
Investments in subsidiaries	3,378,009		—		137,733		(3,515,742		)	—
Amounts due from affiliates	—		1,562,958		2,815,617		(4,378,575		)	—
Other noncurrent assets	—		54,976		35,109		—			90,085
Total assets	$	3,384,039	$	1,676,144	$	6,134,079	$	(7,894,317	)	$	3,299,945

Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	2,272	$	19,735	$	227,518	$	—		$	249,525
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	—		1,564		194,963		—			196,527
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	—		1,060		270,913		—			271,973
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	—		21,144		183,832		—			204,976
Total current liabilities	2,272		43,503		877,226		—			923,001
Long-term debt	—		1,492,629		—		—			1,492,629
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	24,623		1,486		171,797		—			197,906
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	—		793		144,089		—			144,882
Amounts due to affiliates	2,815,617		—		1,562,958		(4,378,575		)	—
Total liabilities	2,842,512		1,538,411		2,756,070		(4,378,575		)	2,758,418
Stockholders' equity	541,527		137,733		3,378,009		(3,515,742		)	541,527
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	3,384,039	$	1,676,144	$	6,134,079	$	(7,894,317	)	$	3,299,945



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
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,801		1,954		79,307		(2,801		)	81,261
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

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS													(in 000s)
Year ended April 30, 2019	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Net cash provided by operating activities:	$	—		$	9,515		$	597,023		$	—		$	606,538
Cash flows from investing:
Capital expenditures	—			(334		)	(95,156		)	—			(95,490		)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			—			(43,637		)	—			(43,637		)
Franchise loans funded	—			(19,128		)	(794		)	—			(19,922		)
Payments received on franchise loans	—			32,213			458			—			32,671
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	—			(23,197		)	(392,841		)	416,038			—
Other, net	—			1,362			(30,115		)	—			(28,753		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—			(9,084		)	(562,085		)	416,038			(155,131		)
Cash flows from financing:
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	—			(720,000		)	—			—			(720,000		)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	—			720,000			—			—			720,000
Dividends paid	(205,461		)	—			—			—			(205,461		)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(189,912		)	—			—			—			(189,912		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	2,532			—			—			—			2,532
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	392,841			—			23,197			(416,038		)	—
Other, net	—			(668		)	(10,186		)	—			(10,854		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—			(668		)	13,011			(416,038		)	(403,695		)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	—			—			(3,663		)	—			(3,663		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	—			(237		)	44,286			—			44,049
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the year	—			4,346			1,659,332			—			1,663,678
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the year	$	—		$	4,109		$	1,703,618		$	—		$	1,707,727



Year ended April 30, 2018	H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)			Block Financial (Issuer)			Other Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated H&R Block
Net cash provided by operating activities:	$	—		$	13,333		$	836,670		$	—		$	850,003
Cash flows from investing:
Capital expenditures	—			(506		)	(98,077		)	—			(98,583		)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			—			(42,539		)	—			(42,539		)
Franchise loans funded	—			(21,890		)	(430		)	—			(22,320		)
Payments received on franchise loans	—			39,263			705			—			39,968
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	—			(38,899		)	(181,276		)	220,175			—
Other, net	—			1,161			10,256			—			11,417
Net cash used in investing activities	—			(20,871		)	(311,361		)	220,175			(112,057		)
Cash flows from financing:
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	—			(830,000		)	—			—			(830,000		)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	—			830,000			—			—			830,000
Dividends paid	(200,469		)	—			—			—			(200,469		)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(9,147		)	—			—			—			(9,147		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	28,340			—			—			—			28,340
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	181,276			—			38,899			(220,175		)	—
Other, net	—			(662		)	(8,726		)	—			(9,388		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—			(662		)	30,173			(220,175		)	(190,664		)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	—			—			(1,143		)	—			(1,143		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	—			(8,200		)	554,339			—			546,139
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of the year	—			12,546			1,104,993			—			1,117,539
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of the year	$	—		$	4,346		$	1,659,332		$	—		$	1,663,678



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:
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	—			1,690			7,562			—			9,252
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

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	May 01, 2018	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 01, 2019
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Book overdrafts included in accounts payable		$ 20.9	$ 27.2
Investments		40.0
Marketing and advertising		269.8	249.1	$ 261.3
Employer contributions		19.3	16.4	13.8
Expenses related to severance benefits		$ 5.0	$ 4.0	$ 5.6
Average
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Contract term		4 years
Buildings \| Minimum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life		15 years
Buildings \| Maximum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life		40 years
Computers and other equipment \| Minimum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life		2 years
Computers and other equipment \| Maximum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life		5 years
Purchased software \| Minimum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life		3 years
Purchased software \| Maximum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life		5 years
Leasehold improvements
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life		8 years
ASU 2016-16
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment	$ 101.0
ASU 2016-02 \| Subsequent event \| Forecast
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
ROU asset					$ 500.0
Lease liability					$ 500.0

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income from continuing operations attributable to shareholders	$ 445,256	$ 626,909	$ 420,917
Amounts allocated to participating securities	(1,040)	(1,492)	(1,005)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$ 444,216	$ 625,417	$ 419,912
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)	205,372	208,824	212,809
Potential dilutive shares (in shares)	1,352	1,389	1,286
Dilutive weighted average common shares (in shares)	206,724	210,213	214,095
Basic (in usd per share)	$ 2.16	$ 2.99	$ 1.97
Diluted (in usd per share)	$ 2.15	$ 2.98	$ 1.96
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	400	600	300

Long-Term Debt (Components Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capital lease obligation		$ 5,628
Debt issuance costs and discounts	$ (7,371)	(9,993)
Total long term debt	1,492,629	1,495,635
Less: Current portion	0	(1,026)
Long-term debt excluding current portion	1,492,629	1,494,609
Senior Notes \| Senior Notes, 4.125%, due October 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	650,000	650,000
Senior Notes \| Senior Notes, 5.500%, due November 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	500,000	500,000
Senior Notes \| Senior Notes, 5.250%, due October 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 350,000	$ 350,000

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details)	Apr. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,200,000,000
Full borrowing capacity amount	0
Payments to retire debt in 2021	650,000,000
Payments to retire debt in 2023	500,000,000
Payments to retire debt in 2026	350,000,000
Estimated fair value of long-term debt	1,600,000,000	$ 1,500,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	2,000,000,000.0
Available increase in borrowing capacity	$ 500,000,000.0
Maximum quarterly debt-to-EBITDA ratio	3.50
Maximum annual debt-to-EBITDA ratio	4.5
Minimum interest coverage ratio	2.50
Swingline Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 200,000,000
Standby Letters of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 50,000,000

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, value	$ 184,838
Average price (usd per share)	$ 23.51	$ 22.61
Repurchase and retirement of common shares		$ 317,020
Common Stock
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, shares	7,862
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, value	$ 79
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, shares		14,020
Repurchase and retirement of common shares		$ 140

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expenses	$ 23.8	$ 22.0	$ 19.3
Tax benefit of stock-based compensation	6.1	6.9	6.0
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	$ 3.4	$ 15.3	$ 5.9
Shares reserved for future awards under stock-based compensation plans	13.9
Maximum contractual term	10 years
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
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	$ 17.9	$ 22.6	$ 20.3
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 25.6
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	$ 0.6
Weighted-average period of recognition (years)	1 year
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 0.4	$ 18.9	$ 1.0
Minimum \| 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
Percentage of performance-based share units that ultimately vest	0.00%
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	20000.00%

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Nonvested Shares) (Details) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019 $ / shares shares
Shares
Outstanding, beginning of the year (in shares) \| shares	1,539
Granted (in shares) \| shares	615
Released (in shares) \| shares	(483)
Forfeited (in shares) \| shares	(88)
Outstanding, end of the year (in shares) \| shares	1,583
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning of the year (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 25.54
Granted (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	23.07
Released (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	26.40
Forfeited (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	26.10
Outstanding, end of the year (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 24.34
Nonvested Shares And Performance Nonvested
Shares
Outstanding, beginning of the year (in shares) \| shares	1,127
Granted (in shares) \| shares	351
Released (in shares) \| shares	(175)
Forfeited (in shares) \| shares	(65)
Outstanding, end of the year (in shares) \| shares	1,238
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning of the year (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 29.01
Granted (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	24.48
Released (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	29.32
Forfeited (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	29.88
Outstanding, end of the year (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 26.89

Stock-Based Compensation (Assumptions Used To Value Options) (Details) - Performance-Based Nonvested Share Units - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility, minimum	13.16%	13.33%	13.92%
Expected volatility, maximum	66.47%	81.19%	74.53%
Expected term, years	3 years	3 years	3 years
Risk-free interest rate	2.61%		0.84%
Risk-free interest rate, minimum		1.42%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum		1.55%
Weighted-average fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 24.48	$ 32.66	$ 25.38
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend yield	4.39%	3.23%	3.68%

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock Options) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Shares
Outstanding, beginning of the year (in shares) \| shares	481
Granted (in shares) \| shares	0
Option exercises (in shares) \| shares	(42)
Forfeited or expired (in shares) \| shares	0
Outstanding, end of the year (in shares) \| shares	439
Exercisable, end of the year (in shares) \| shares	249
Exercisable and expected to vest (in shares) \| shares	419
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, beginning of the year (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 24.84
Granted (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	0.00
Exercised (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	18.39
Forfeited or expired (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	0.00
Outstanding, end of the year (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	25.47
Exercisable, end of the year (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	22.49
Exercisable and expected to vest (in usd per share) \| $ / shares	$ 25.27
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding, end of the year	6 years
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable, end of the year	5 years
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable and expected to vest, years	6 years
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, end of the year \| $	$ 1,504
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable, end of the year \| $	1,452
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable and expected to vest \| $	$ 1,504

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Reconciliation Between Income Tax Provision And Statutory Federal Tax Rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. statutory tax rate	21.00%	21.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	2.30%	2.20%	1.60%
Earnings taxed in foreign jurisdictions	(2.70%)	(4.90%)	(4.60%)
Permanent differences	0.30%	0.40%	(0.40%)
Uncertain tax positions	(2.30%)	3.60%	4.30%
Remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities	0.20%	(2.60%)	(0.00%)
Tax benefit due to effective date of statutory rate change	(0.00%)	(15.90%)	(0.00%)
One-time transition tax	0.00%	2.90%	0.00%
Tax deductible write-down of foreign investment	(0.00%)	(2.40%)	(0.00%)
Change in valuation allowance - domestic	0.40%	1.10%	(0.10%)
Change in valuation allowance - foreign	(0.80%)	2.90%	0.30%
Other	(0.10%)	(2.00%)	(3.00%)
Effective tax rate	18.30%	6.30%	33.10%

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. statutory tax rate	21.00%	21.00%	35.00%
Net income(loss) from discontinued operations	$ (22,747)	$ (13,760)	$ (11,972)
Tax benefits from discontinued operations	6,788	7,016	6,986
Net deferred tax assets	95,100
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation on deferred tax assets increase	2,100
Net NOL DTAs	25,500
Net NOL DTAs subject to expiration	3,200
Net NOL DTAs not subject to expiration	22,300
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	122,500	132,400	118,200
Amount of unrecorded benefit	27,000
Total gross interest and penalties accrued	22,400	$ 18,700	$ 21,000
State
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance	24,200
Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance	22,900
Write-off of certain NOL DTAs
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation on deferred tax assets increase	(4,400)
Expiration of certain state NOL's
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation on deferred tax assets increase	$ (2,300)

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) For Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Current:
Federal	$ 74,993	$ (53,630)	$ 147,961
State	12,345	25,240	15,118
Foreign	6,711	9,953	10,678
Current income tax expense (benefit)	94,049	(18,437)	173,757
Deferred:
Federal	6,625	50,505	39,299
State	(1,070)	24,666	(5,064)
Foreign	300	(14,911)	378
Deferred taxes	5,855	60,260	34,613
Total income taxes for continuing operations	$ 99,904	$ 41,823	$ 208,370

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued expenses	$ 4,479	$ 3,847
Deferred revenue	9,603	9,482
Allowance for credit losses and related reserves	25,849	25,058
Internally-developed software	4,588	15,741
Deferred and stock-based compensation	5,970	4,526
Net operating loss carry-forward	72,618	69,567
Federal tax benefits related to state unrecognized tax benefits	20,141	15,738
Intangibles - intellectual property	93,300	0
Valuation allowance	(47,070)	(49,215)
Total deferred tax assets	189,478	94,744
Prepaid expenses and other	(8,592)	(8,986)
Property and equipment	(9,726)	(7,944)
Intangibles	(59,477)	(61,226)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(77,795)	(78,156)
Net deferred tax assets	111,683	16,588
Deferred income tax assets	130,609	29,455
Deferred tax liabilities	$ (18,926)	$ (12,867)

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
POM Maximum per Tax Return	$ 10,000
Standard guarantee accrual amount	9,900,000	$ 9,400,000
Contingent business acquisition obligation	11,100,000	12,100,000
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Lines of credit, total obligation	30,400,000
Remaining franchise equity lines of credit-undrawn commitment	13,100,000
Obligation under deferred compensation plans	$ 19,900,000	23,300,000
Percentage of participation interest, at par	90.00%
Rent expense	$ 255,000,000	245,900,000	$ 236,200,000
U.S. clients
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Additional Tax Assessment Limit Per Client	6,000
Canadian clients
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Additional Tax Assessment Limit Per Client	3,000
SCC
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual	0	0
Axos \| Financial Guarantee \| Refund Advance
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Limited guarantee (up to)	7,500,000.0
Loss contingency accrual	1,600,000	1,600,000
Amount paid		$ 1,500,000
Estimate of possible loss	$ 57,000,000
Average
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Term of operating leases, years	4 years

Commitments And Contingencies (Future Minimum Operating Lease Commitments) (Details) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2020	$ 232,175
2021	160,414
2022	102,379
2023	49,095
2024	20,005
2025 and beyond	9,243
Total	$ 573,311

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Income Statements) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 3,094,881	$ 3,159,931	$ 3,036,314
Costs of revenues	1,756,922	1,739,729	1,644,377
Selling, general and administrative	722,167	668,152	675,953
Total operating expenses	2,479,089	2,407,881	2,320,330
Other income, net	16,419	6,054	6,254
Interest expense on external borrowings	(87,051)	(89,372)	(92,951)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	545,160	668,732	629,287
Income taxes (benefit)	99,904	41,823	208,370
Net income from continuing operations	445,256	626,909	420,917
Net income(loss) from discontinued operations	(22,747)	(13,760)	(11,972)
Net income	422,509	613,149	408,945
Other comprehensive income	(6,113)	996	(4,066)
Comprehensive income	416,396	614,145	404,879
Eliminations
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	(60,576)	(60,998)	(27,610)
Costs of revenues	(39,322)	(38,736)	(7,709)
Selling, general and administrative	(21,254)	(22,262)	(19,901)
Total operating expenses	(60,576)	(60,998)	(27,610)
Other income, net	(487,784)	(660,120)	(428,433)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	(487,784)	(660,120)	(428,433)
Net income from continuing operations	(487,784)	(660,120)	(428,433)
Net income	(487,784)	(660,120)	(428,433)
Other comprehensive income	6,113	(996)	4,066
Comprehensive income	(481,671)	(661,116)	(424,367)
H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor) \| Reportable entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative	1,476
Total operating expenses	1,476
Other income, net	408,496	599,202	399,996
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	407,020	599,202	399,996
Income taxes (benefit)	(15,489)	(13,947)	(8,949)
Net income from continuing operations	422,509	613,149	408,945
Net income(loss) from discontinued operations	0
Net income	422,509	613,149	408,945
Other comprehensive income	(6,113)	996	(4,066)
Comprehensive income	416,396	614,145	404,879
Block Financial (Issuer) \| Reportable entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	188,488	192,353	186,659
Costs of revenues	78,230	81,746	71,661
Selling, general and administrative	25,031	25,691	24,201
Total operating expenses	103,261	107,437	95,862
Other income, net	38,689	30,305	25,361
Interest expense on external borrowings	(86,904)	(89,068)	(92,263)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	37,012	26,153	23,895
Income taxes (benefit)	7,847	(5,203)	6,472
Net income from continuing operations	29,165	31,356	17,423
Net income(loss) from discontinued operations	(22,747)	(13,755)	(12,705)
Net income	6,418	17,601	4,718
Comprehensive income	6,418	17,601	4,718
Other Subsidiaries \| Reportable entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	2,966,969	3,028,576	2,877,265
Costs of revenues	1,718,014	1,696,719	1,580,425
Selling, general and administrative	716,914	664,723	671,653
Total operating expenses	2,434,928	2,361,442	2,252,078
Other income, net	57,018	36,667	9,330
Interest expense on external borrowings	(147)	(304)	(688)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	588,912	703,497	633,829
Income taxes (benefit)	107,546	60,973	210,847
Net income from continuing operations	481,366	642,524	422,982
Net income(loss) from discontinued operations		(5)	733
Net income	481,366	642,519	423,715
Other comprehensive income	(6,113)	996	(4,066)
Comprehensive income	$ 475,253	$ 643,515	$ 419,649

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash & cash equivalents	$ 1,572,150	$ 1,544,944
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted	135,577	118,734
Receivables, net	138,965	146,774
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	146,667	81,261
Total current assets	1,993,359	1,891,713
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $745,761 and $745,397	212,092	231,888
Intangible assets, net	342,493	373,981
Goodwill	519,937	507,871	$ 491,207
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	141,979	34,095
Amounts due from affiliates	0	0
Other noncurrent assets	90,085	101,401
Total assets	3,299,945	3,140,949
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	249,525	251,975
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	196,527	141,499
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	271,973	263,050
Current portion of long-term debt	0	1,026
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	204,976	186,101
Total current liabilities	923,001	843,651
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	1,492,629	1,494,609
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	197,906	229,430
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	144,882	179,548
Total liabilities	0
Total liabilities	2,758,418	2,747,238
Stockholders' equity	541,527	393,711	$ (60,883)	$ 23,103
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	3,299,945	3,140,949
Eliminations
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash & cash equivalents	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(2,801)
Total current assets	0	(2,801)
Investments in subsidiaries	(3,515,742)	(2,933,123)
Amounts due from affiliates	(4,378,575)	(3,942,892)
Total assets	(7,894,317)	(6,878,816)
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions		(2,801)
Total current liabilities		(2,801)
Total liabilities	(4,378,575)	(3,942,892)
Total liabilities	(4,378,575)	(3,945,693)
Stockholders' equity	(3,515,742)	(2,933,123)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	(7,894,317)	(6,878,816)
H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor) \| Reportable entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,812	2,801
Total current assets	2,812	2,801
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	3,218	1,400
Investments in subsidiaries	3,378,009	2,801,808
Amounts due from affiliates	0	0
Total assets	3,384,039	2,806,009
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,272	2,074
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes		0
Current portion of long-term debt		0
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities		0
Total current liabilities	2,272	2,074
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	24,623	9,286
Total liabilities	2,815,617	2,400,938
Total liabilities	2,842,512	2,412,298
Stockholders' equity	541,527	393,711
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	3,384,039	2,806,009
Block Financial (Issuer) \| Reportable entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash & cash equivalents	4,109	4,346
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted		0
Receivables, net	35,901	51,562
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,695	1,954
Total current assets	41,705	57,862
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $745,761 and $745,397	552	467
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	15,953	17,798
Amounts due from affiliates	1,562,958	1,541,954
Other noncurrent assets	54,976	50,073
Total assets	1,676,144	1,668,154
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	19,735	16,628
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	1,564	1,161
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	1,060	1,060
Current portion of long-term debt		0
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	21,144	22,172
Total current liabilities	43,503	41,021
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	1,492,629	1,490,007
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	1,486	4,963
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	793	848
Total liabilities	1,538,411	1,536,839
Stockholders' equity	137,733	131,315
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,676,144	1,668,154
Other Subsidiaries \| Reportable entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash & cash equivalents	1,568,041	1,540,598
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted	135,577	118,734
Receivables, net	103,064	95,212
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	142,160	79,307
Total current assets	1,948,842	1,833,851
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $745,761 and $745,397	211,540	231,421
Intangible assets, net	342,493	373,981
Goodwill	519,937	507,871
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	122,808	14,897
Investments in subsidiaries	137,733	131,315
Amounts due from affiliates	2,815,617	2,400,938
Other noncurrent assets	35,109	51,328
Total assets	6,134,079	5,545,602
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	227,518	233,273
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	194,963	140,338
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	270,913	264,791
Current portion of long-term debt		1,026
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	183,832	163,929
Total current liabilities	877,226	803,357
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities		4,602
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	171,797	215,181
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	144,089	178,700
Total liabilities	1,562,958	1,541,954
Total liabilities	2,756,070	2,743,794
Stockholders' equity	3,378,009	2,801,808
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 6,134,079	$ 5,545,602

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities:	$ 606,538	$ 850,003	$ 552,197
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net	0	0	207,174
Capital expenditures	(95,490)	(98,583)	(89,255)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(43,637)	(42,539)	(54,816)
Franchise loans funded	(19,922)	(22,320)	(34,473)
Payments received on franchise loans	32,671	39,968	61,437
Intercompany borrowings (payments)			0
Other, net	(28,753)	11,417	9,252
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(155,131)	(112,057)	99,319
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	(720,000)	(830,000)	(1,700,000)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	720,000	830,000	1,700,000
Dividends paid	(205,461)	(200,469)	(187,115)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(189,912)	(9,147)	(322,850)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	2,532	28,340	2,371
Intercompany borrowings (payments)		0	0
Other, net	(10,854)	(9,388)	(22,830)
Net cash used in financing activities	(403,695)	(190,664)	(530,424)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	(3,663)	(1,143)	(4,464)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted balances	44,049	546,139	116,628
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the year	1,663,678	1,117,539	1,000,911
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the year	1,707,727	1,663,678	1,117,539
Eliminations
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities:			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)	416,038	220,175	702,376
Other, net			0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	416,038	220,175	702,376
Repayments of line of credit borrowings		0	0
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings		0	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)	(416,038)	(220,175)	(702,376)
Other, net		0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(416,038)	(220,175)	(702,376)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted balances	0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the year	0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the year		0	0
H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor) \| Reportable entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities:			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
Dividends paid	(205,461)	(200,469)	(187,115)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(189,912)	(9,147)	(322,850)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	2,532	28,340	2,371
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	392,841	181,276	507,594
Other, net		0	0
Net cash used in financing activities		0	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted balances	0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the year	0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the year		0	0
Block Financial (Issuer) \| Reportable entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities:	9,515	13,333	(66,499)
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net			207,174
Capital expenditures	(334)	(506)	(32)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired			0
Franchise loans funded	(19,128)	(21,890)	(34,136)
Payments received on franchise loans	32,213	39,263	61,102
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	(23,197)	(38,899)	(194,782)
Other, net	1,362	1,161	1,690
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(9,084)	(20,871)	41,016
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	(720,000)	(830,000)	(1,700,000)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	720,000	830,000	1,700,000
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	(668)	(662)	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(668)	(662)	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted balances	(237)	(8,200)	(25,483)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the year	4,346	12,546	38,029
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the year	4,109	4,346	12,546
Other Subsidiaries \| Reportable entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities:	597,023	836,670	618,696
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net			0
Capital expenditures	(95,156)	(98,077)	(89,223)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(43,637)	(42,539)	(54,816)
Franchise loans funded	(794)	(430)	(337)
Payments received on franchise loans	458	705	335
Intercompany borrowings (payments)	(392,841)	(181,276)	(507,594)
Other, net	(30,115)	10,256	7,562
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(562,085)	(311,361)	(644,073)
Repayments of line of credit borrowings		0	0
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings		0	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)	23,197	38,899	194,782
Other, net	(10,186)	(8,726)	(22,830)
Net cash used in financing activities	13,011	30,173	171,952
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	(3,663)	(1,143)	(4,464)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted balances	44,286	554,339	142,111
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the year	1,659,332	1,104,993	962,882
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the year	$ 1,703,618	$ 1,659,332	$ 1,104,993

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 67,228	$ 81,813
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 745,761	$ 745,397
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	238,336,760	246,198,878
Treasury shares	36,377,441	36,944,789

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared per share	$ 1.00	$ 0.96	$ 0.88

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity	Apr. 30, 2019
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	NOTE 8: STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY During fiscal year 2019, we repurchased and immediately retired 7.9 million shares of stock at an aggregate cost of $184.8 million, or an average price of $23.51 per share. 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. As of April 30, 2019 and 2018, substantially all of the balance of our accumulated comprehensive loss consisted of foreign currency translation adjustments.

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Apr. 30, 2019
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	NOTE 14: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On June 10, 2019 we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wave Financial Inc. (Wave), a rapidly growing financial solutions platform focused on changing the way small business owners manage their finances. Under the terms of the agreement, H&R Block will acquire all outstanding shares of Wave for $405 million, subject to customary adjustments for working capital, debt and transaction expenses. The acquisition will be funded with available cash. The transaction is expected to close within the next few months, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.

Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Revenues from Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Current deferred revenue	$ 119,200
Expected recognition period	60 months
Revenues from Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan \| Deferred Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Description of timing	Revenues from Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan (POM) are initially 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 is effective for 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.
Deferred revenue	$ 212,511	$ 218,274	$ 211,223
Revenues from Tax Identity Shield®
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Current deferred revenue	$ 29,700	$ 36,400

Receivables (Schedule Of Short-Term Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	$ 138,965	$ 146,774
Receivables, net, Long Term	55,639	52,434
Loans to franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	22,427	30,596
Receivables, net, Long Term	35,325	35,212
Receivables for U.S. assisted and DIY tax preparation and related fees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	34,284	41,572
Receivables, net, Long Term	3,716	5,503
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	37,319	27,192
Receivables, net, Long Term	1,701	2,057
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	8,546	15,642
Receivables, net, Long Term	12,418	5,754
Software Receivable from Retailers
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	9,354	6,769
Receivables, net, Long Term	0	0
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	11,888	9,239
Receivables, net, Long Term	97	761
Other
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	15,147	15,764
Receivables, net, Long Term	$ 2,382	$ 3,147

Receivables (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Receivables (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Impaired non-accrual status term, days	60 days
Maximum EA line of credit	$ 1,000
Loans to franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Amount of loans past due	$ 800,000	$ 100,000
Past due term	90 days

Receivables (Schedule Of Receivables Based On Year Of Origination) (Details) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Non-accrual and impaired
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Current Balance	$ 41,144
Allowance	(2,124)
Net balance	39,020
Non-Accrual	2,039
Non-accrual and impaired \| 2019
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Current Balance	40,591
Non-Accrual	1,486
Non-accrual and impaired \| 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Current Balance	553
Non-Accrual	553
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Current Balance	48,499
Allowance	(27,535)
Net balance	20,964
Non-Accrual	46,483
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit \| 2019
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Current Balance	27,841
Non-Accrual	27,841
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit \| 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Current Balance	7,425
Non-Accrual	7,425
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit \| Revolving loans
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Current Balance	13,233
Non-Accrual	$ 11,217

Property And Equipment (Components Of Property And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment net	$ 212,092	$ 231,888
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment net	59,943	62,451
Computers and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment net	87,102	91,388
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment net	59,941	69,029
Purchased software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment net	3,728	7,642
Land and other non-depreciable assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment net	$ 1,378	$ 1,378

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill before impairment losses, beginning balance	$ 540,168	$ 523,504
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(32,297)	(32,297)
Goodwill, beginning balance	507,871	491,207
Acquisitions	13,656	15,983
Disposals and foreign currency changes, net	(1,590)	681
Impairments	0	0
Goodwill before impairment losses, ending balance	552,234	540,168
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(32,297)	(32,297)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 519,937	$ 507,871

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 872,195	$ 843,073
Accumulated Amortization	(529,702)	(469,092)
Net	342,493	373,981
Reacquired franchise rights
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	350,410	339,779
Accumulated Amortization	(136,345)	(113,856)
Net	214,065	225,923
Customer relationships
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	274,838	256,137
Accumulated Amortization	(195,174)	(164,005)
Net	79,664	92,132
Internally-developed software
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	139,239	140,255
Accumulated Amortization	(109,885)	(111,734)
Net	29,354	28,521
Noncompete agreements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	33,376	32,899
Accumulated Amortization	(31,446)	(29,673)
Net	1,930	3,226
Franchise agreements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	19,201	19,201
Accumulated Amortization	(13,334)	(12,054)
Net	5,867	7,147
Purchased technology
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	54,700	54,700
Accumulated Amortization	(43,518)	(37,770)
Net	11,182	16,930
Acquired assets pending final allocation
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	431	102
Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Net	$ 431	$ 102

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($) office
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of offices closed \| office			175
Amortization	$ 73.2	$ 79.9	$ 78.9
Estimated amortization, 2020	61.8
Estimated amortization, 2021	45.2
Estimated amortization, 2022	31.9
Estimated amortization, 2023	18.3
Estimated amortization, 2024	$ 11.7

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets Acquired) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 38,951
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	4 years
Reacquired franchise rights
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 10,734
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	5 years
Customer relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 18,851
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	5 years
Internally-developed software
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 8,854
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	3 years
Noncompete agreements
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 512
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	5 years

Litigation And Other Related Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions		35 Months Ended
	May 06, 2019	Nov. 30, 2007 item	Apr. 30, 2019 USD ($) lawsuit	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 loan	Sep. 28, 2012 loan	May 31, 2012 loan
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued obligations under indemnifications			$ 1.9	$ 2.7
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Original loans collateralized \| loan							7,500
Number of loans sold to the trust \| loan						96
Loans sold to trust, with claims of breach of contract and indemnity \| loan					649
Number of lawsuits \| lawsuit			21
Securitization transactions \| item		39
SCC
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Principal Assets of SCC			$ 289.0
Pending Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Initial principal on loans securitized			14,000.0
Principal outstanding on loans securitized			$ 3,100.0
Subsequent event \| Free File Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Eligibility period prior to filing complaint	4 years

Subsequent Events (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 10, 2019 USD ($)
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Consideration	$ 405