Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Performance-Based Nonvested Share Units
Performance Nonvested Share Units [Member]
Performance Nonvested Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Earnings taxed in foreign jurisdictions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Percent
Permanent differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Permanent Differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Permanent Differences
Uncertain tax positions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Remeasurment of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Remeasurment of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Tax benefit due to effective date of statutory rate change
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent
One-time transition tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, One-time Transition Tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, One-time Transition Tax
Tax deductible write-down of foreign investment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Percent
Change in valuation allowance - domestic
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, change in valuation allowance, domestic
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, change in valuation allowance, domestic
Change in valuation allowance - foreign
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in valuation allowance, foreign
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in valuation allowance, foreign
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Loans to franchisees
Loans To Franchisees [Member]
Loans to Franchisees
Receivables for U.S. assisted and DIY tax preparation and related fees
Receivables For Tax Preparation And Related Fees [Member]
Receivables for Tax Preparation and Related Fees
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
CashBack Receivables [Member]
CashBack Receivables [Member]
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Emerald Advance Lines Of Credit [Member]
Emerald Advance Lines of Credit
Software Receivable from Retailers
Software Receivable from Retailers [Member]
Software Receivable from Retailers [Member]
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees
Royalties From Franchisees [Member]
Royalties from Franchisees [Member]
Other
Other Receivables [Member]
Other Receivables [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Receivables, net, Long Term
Accounts Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
EAs
All Other
All Other Receivables [Member]
All Other Receivables [Member]
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Charge-offs, recoveries and other
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Write Offs Against Allowance
Ending balance
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense
Deferred revenue
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Allowance for credit losses and related reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Loss Reserves
Internally-developed software
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Deferred and stock-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Net operating loss carry-forward
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carry forwards Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carry forwards Noncurrent
Federal tax benefits related to state unrecognized tax benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Accounting Standard Asset Related To Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Accounting Standard Asset Related To Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Intangibles - intellectual property
Deferred Tax Assets Other Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets Other Noncurrent
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Prepaid expenses and other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Property and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Noncurrent
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred income tax assets
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Common stock, no par value
Common Stock, No Par Value
Common stock, stated value per share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property And Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Receivables
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest income
Interest Income, Other
Foreign currency gains (losses), net
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other, net
Other Nonoperating Expense
Other, net
Other Nonoperating Income
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
ASU 2016-06
Accounting Standards Update 2016-06 [Member]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Retained Earnings (Deficit)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balances, Shares
Shares, Issued
Beginning Balances, Value
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Cumulative effect of ASU 2016-16
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Stock-based awards exercised or vested, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock-based awards exercised or vested
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Acquisition of treasury shares, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Acquisition of treasury shares
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Repurchase and retirement of common shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Repurchase and retirement of common shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Ending Balances, Shares
Ending Balances, Value
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Short-Term Receivables
Schedule of Short-Term Receivables [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Short-Term Receivables [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Receivables Based On Year Of Origination
Schedule of Receivables Based on Year of Origination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Receivables Based on Year of Origination [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Activity In The Allowance For Doubtful Accounts
Schedule of Activity in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Activity in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Table Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)
Parent Company [Member]
Block Financial (Issuer)
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Other Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable entities
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Eliminations
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Costs of revenues
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Other income, net
Interest expense on external borrowings
Interest Expense, Debt
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income taxes (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income(loss) from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Other comprehensive income
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Non-accrual and impaired
Non-accrual and Impaired [Member]
Non-accrual and Impaired [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks by Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
2019
Current Year Of Origination [Member]
Current Year Of Origination [Member]
2018
Prior Year Of Origination and Before [Member]
Prior Year Of Origination and Before [Member]
Revolving loans
Revolving Loans [Member]
Revolving Loans [Member]
Current Balance
Financing Receivable, Gross
Allowance
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses
Net balance
Financing Receivable, Net
Non-Accrual
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonperforming, Nonaccrual of Interest
Cash & cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Receivables, net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $745,761 and $745,397
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Goodwill
Goodwill
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Investments in subsidiaries
Equity Method Investments
Amounts due from affiliates
Due from Affiliates
Other noncurrent assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Due to Related Parties
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Stockholders' equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
POM
Peace of Mind Revenues [Member]
Peace of Mind Revenues [Member]
Deferred Type [Axis]
Deferred Type [Axis]
Deferred Type [Axis]
Deferred Type [Domain]
Deferred Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Deferred Type [Axis]
Deferred Revenue
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Deferred Wages
Deferred Wages [Member]
Deferred Wages [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year
Contract with Customer, Liability
Amounts deferred
Contract with Customer, Liability, Amount Deferred
Contract with Customer, Liability, Amount Deferred
Amounts recognized on previous deferrals
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Balance, end of the year
Current:
Current Federal, State and Local, Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current income tax expense (benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Federal, State and Local, Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total income taxes for continuing operations
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation allowance
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount
Charged to costs and expenses
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense
Charged to other accounts
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Other Account
Deductions
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction
Balance, end of the year
Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment
Depreciation, Nonproduction
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Outside of U.S.
Foreign [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Long-lived assets
Long-Lived Assets
Computations Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Reductions related to settlements with tax authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Expiration of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Other
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increase (Decrease) Resulting From Other
Gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from other.
Balance, end of the year
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of the year (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Option exercises (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited or expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Outstanding, end of the year (in shares)
Exercisable, end of the year (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Exercisable and expected to vest (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning of the year (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited or expired (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, end of the year (in usd per share)
Exercisable, end of the year (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable and expected to vest (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding, end of the year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable, end of the year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable and expected to vest, years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, end of the year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable, end of the year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Minimum Operating Lease Commitments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, shares
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, value
Average price (usd per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Repurchase and retirement of common shares
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $67,228 and $81,813
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
LIABILITIES:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current portion of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, no par, stated value $.01 per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued of 238,336,760 and 246,198,878
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Less treasury shares, at cost, of 36,377,441 and 36,944,789
Treasury Stock, Value
Total stockholders' equity
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Changes in Balances of Deferred Revenue and Wages
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Amount of loans past due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due
Past due term
Threshold Period Past Due of Financing Receivable
Threshold Period Past Due of Financing Receivable
Impaired non-accrual status term, days
Impaired Non Accrual Status Term
Impaired Non Accrual Status Term
Maximum EA line of credit
Maximum Customer Advance, Line of Credit
Maximum Customer Advance, Line of Credit
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Cash dividends declared per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Nonvested Shares And Performance Nonvested
Nonvested Shares And Performance Nonvested [Member]
Nonvested Shares and Performance Nonvested [Member]
Outstanding, beginning of the year (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Released (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Outstanding, end of the year (in shares)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning of the year (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Released (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, end of the year (in usd per share)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
2003 Long-Term Executive Compensation Plan
Two Thousand And Three Long Term Executive Compensation Plan [Member]
Two Thousand And Three Long-Term Executive Compensation Plan [Member]
Nonvested Shares
Nonvested Shares [Member]
Nonvested Shares [Member]
Stock Options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock Options For Management And Director
Stock Options For Management And Director [Member]
Stock Options For Management And Director [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expenses
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Tax benefit of stock-based compensation
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options
Shares reserved for future awards under stock-based compensation plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Vesting period (in years), minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Percentage of performance-based share units that ultimately vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Performance-Based Share Units that Ultimately Vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Performance-Based Share Units that Ultimately Vest
Fair value of shares vesting during period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average period of recognition (years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Weighted average fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Option, Nonvested, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Maximum contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Other Income And Other Expenses
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenues from Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan
Revenues from Tax Identity Shield®
Tax Identity Shield [Member]
Tax Identity Shield [Member]
Description of timing
Revenue, Performance Obligation, Description of Timing
Deferred revenue
Current deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Expected recognition period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
ASU 2016-16
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member]
ASU 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Computers and other equipment
Computer Equipment [Member]
Purchased software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Book overdrafts included in accounts payable
Bank Overdrafts
Investments
Debt Securities, Current
Estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Marketing and advertising
Marketing and Advertising Expense
Employer contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Expenses related to severance benefits
Severance Costs
Cumulative effect adjustment
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax
Contract term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
ROU asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Lease liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Reacquired franchise rights
Reacquired Franchise Rights [Member]
Reacquired Franchise Rights [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Internally-developed software
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Noncompete agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Franchise agreements
Franchise Rights [Member]
Purchased technology
Purchased Technology [Member]
Purchased Technology [Member]
Acquired assets pending final allocation
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Tax benefits from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Operations of Discontinued Operation
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Operations of Discontinued Operation
Net deferred tax assets
Change in Deferred Tax Assets
Change in Deferred Tax Assets
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Write-off of certain NOL DTAs
Write-off of Certain Net Operating Allowance, Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Write-off of Certain Net Operating Allowance, Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Expiration of certain state NOL's
Expiration of Certain State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Expiration of Certain State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Foreign
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation on deferred tax assets increase
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Net NOL DTAs
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Net NOL DTAs subject to expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Net NOL DTAs not subject to expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Amount of unrecorded benefit
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Total gross interest and penalties accrued
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued
Components Of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Net income from continuing operations attributable to shareholders
Amounts allocated to participating securities
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Diluted
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Potential dilutive shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Dilutive weighted average common shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Diluted (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule Of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Values and Weighted-average Lives of Assets Acquired
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Reacquired franchise rights
Customer relationships
Internally-developed software
Noncompete agreements
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Weighted-Average Life (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Nature Of Operations
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Principles Of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Management Estimates
Management Estimates [Policy Text Block]
Management estimates [policy text block].
Cash And Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash And Cash Equivalents - Restricted
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivables And Related Allowances
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property And Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury Shares
Treasury Shares [Policy Text Block]
Treasury shares [policy text block].
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Expense
Advertising Expense [Policy Text Block]
Advertising expense [policy text block].
Employee Benefit Plans
Employee Benefit Plans [Policy Text Block]
Employee benefit plans [policy text block].
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Land and other non-depreciable assets
Land [Member]
Property and equipment net
Commitments And Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Service revenues
Service [Member]
Royalty, product and other revenues
Royalty [Member]
REVENUES:
Revenues [Abstract]
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Selling, general and administrative
Other income (expense), net
Interest expense on borrowings
Income taxes
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits of $6,788, $7,016 and $6,986
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in usd per share)
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Consolidated (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in usd per share)
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Consolidated (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities, net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2024
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
2025 and beyond
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Number of offices closed
Number of Acquired Offices
Number of Acquired Offices
Amortization
Amortization
Estimated amortization, 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Estimated amortization, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Estimated amortization, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated amortization, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Estimated amortization, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Swingline Credit Facility
Swingline Credit Facility [Member]
Swingline Credit Facility [Member]
Standby Letters of Credit
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Available increase in borrowing capacity
Line Of Credit Facility, Available Increase In Borrowing Capacity
Line Of Credit Facility, Available Increase In Borrowing Capacity
Maximum quarterly debt-to-EBITDA ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Quarterly Debt To EBITDA Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Quarterly Debt To EBITDA Ratio
Maximum annual debt-to-EBITDA ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Annual Debt To EBITDA Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Annual Debt To EBITDA Ratio
Minimum interest coverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Interest Coverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Interest Coverage Ratio
Full borrowing capacity amount
Long-term Line of Credit
Payments to retire debt in 2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Payments to retire debt in 2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Payments to retire debt in 2026
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Estimated fair value of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Litigation And Other Related Contingencies
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Accrued obligations under indemnifications
Loss Contingency, Accrual, Noncurrent
Schedule of Litigation and Related Contingencies [Table]
Schedule of Litigation and Related Contingencies [Table]
Schedule of Litigation and Related Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Free File Litigation
Free File Litigation [Member]
Free File Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Litigation
Pending Litigation [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
SCC
Scc [Member]
SCC [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Eligibility period prior to filing complaint
Loss Contingency, Eligibility, Prior to Lawsuit Filing Date
Loss Contingency, Eligibility, Prior to Lawsuit Filing Date
Original loans collateralized
Collateral, Number of Trust Loans
Collateral, Number of Trust Loans
Number of loans sold to the trust
Number of loans sold to the trust
Number of loans sold to the trust
Loans sold to trust, with claims of breach of contract and indemnity
Loans Sold To Trust, With Claims of Breach of Contract and Indemnity
Loans Sold To Trust, With Claims of Breach of Contract and Indemnity
Number of lawsuits
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Securitization transactions
Securitization Transactions
Securitization Transactions
Initial principal on loans securitized
Initial Principal Amount Of Loans Securitized
Initial principal amount of loans securitized.
Principal outstanding on loans securitized
Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement
Principal Assets of SCC
Principal Assets
Principal Assets
Expected volatility, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Expected volatility, maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum
Expected term, years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Risk-free interest rate, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum
Risk-free interest rate, maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum
Weighted-average fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Net cash provided by operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Loans Receivable
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Franchise loans funded
Payments For Loans Made To Franchisees
Payments For Loans Made To Franchisees
Payments received on franchise loans
Proceeds from Collection of Franchise Loans Receivable
Proceeds from Collection of Franchise Loans Receivable
Intercompany borrowings (payments)
Net Intercompany Advances Investing Activities
Net Intercompany Advances Investing Activities
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Repayments of line of credit borrowings
Repayments of Commercial Paper
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Commercial Paper
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered
Payments for repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered
Payments for repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Intercompany borrowings (payments)
Net Intercompany Advances Financing Activities
Net Intercompany Advances Financing Activities
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted balances
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the year
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the year
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill before impairment losses, beginning balance
Goodwill, Gross
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, beginning balance
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Disposals and foreign currency changes, net
Goodwill Disposals and Other
Goodwill disposals and other
Impairments
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill before impairment losses, ending balance
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance
Goodwill, ending balance
U.S. assisted tax preparation
Tax Preparation Fees [Member]
Tax Preparation Fees [Member]
U.S. DIY tax preparation
Royalties [Member]
Royalties [Member]
U.S. DIY tax preparation
DIY Tax Preparation Fees [Member]
DIY Tax Preparation Fees [Member]
International revenues
International [Member]
International [Member]
Revenues from Refund Transfers
Refund Transfer Revenues [Member]
Refund Transfer Revenues [Member]
Revenues from Emerald Card®
Fees from Emerald Card [Member]
Fees from Emerald Card [Member]
Interest and fee income on Emerald AdvanceTM
Interest and Fee Income on Emerald Advance [Member]
Interest and Fee Income on Emerald Advance [Member]
Other
Other revenue [Member]
Other revenue [Member]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Provision for bad debt
Provision For Bad Debts And Loan Losses
Provision for bad debts and loan losses.
Deferred taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Including Discontinued Operations
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Including Discontinued Operations
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Prepaid expenses, other current and noncurrent assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, salaries, wages and payroll taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Deferred revenue, other current and noncurrent liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
Income tax receivables, accrued income taxes and income tax reserves
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Net cash provided by operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net
Capital expenditures
Payments made for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Franchise loans funded
Payments from franchisees
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Repayments of line of credit borrowings
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW DATA:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes paid, net of refunds received
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Interest paid on borrowings
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Accrued additions to property and equipment
Accrued Additions to Property and Equipment
Accrued Additions to Property and Equipment
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior Notes, 4.125%, due October 2020
Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes, 5.500%, due November 2022
Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes, 5.250%, due October 2025
Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes
Capital lease obligation
Capital Lease Obligations
Debt issuance costs and discounts
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Total long term debt
Long-term Debt
Less: Current portion
Long-term debt excluding current portion
Schedule of Other Interest (Expense), net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Components Of Property And Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Income Statements
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
POM Maximum per Tax Return
POM Maximum per Tax Return
POM Maximum per Tax Return
Standard guarantee accrual amount
Standard Guarantee Accrual Amount
Standard guarantee accrual amount
Contingent business acquisition obligation
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Schedule of Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Schedule of Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Schedule of Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Axos
Axos [Member]
Axos [Member]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Financial Guarantee
Financial Guarantee [Member]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Refund Advance
Refund Advance [Member]
Refund Advance [Member]
Geographic Distribution [Axis]
Geographic Distribution [Axis]
Geographic Distribution [Domain]
Geographic Distribution [Domain]
U.S. clients
Geographic Distribution, Domestic [Member]
Canadian clients
Geographic Distribution, Foreign [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Lines of credit, total obligation
Commitments to Extend Credit, Total
Commitments to Extend Credit, Total
Remaining franchise equity lines of credit-undrawn commitment
Remaining Obligation For Unfunded Letter Of Credit
Remaining obligation for unfunded letter of credit.
Obligation under deferred compensation plans
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Percentage of participation interest, at par
Other Commitment, Percentage of Participation Interest Required to be Purchased at Par
Other Commitment, Percentage of Participation Interest Required to be Purchased at Par
Limited guarantee (up to)
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Loss contingency accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
Amount paid
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value
Estimate of possible loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Additional Tax Assessment Limit Per Client
Additional Tax Assessment Limit Per Client
Additional tax assessment limit per client
Term of operating leases, years
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Schedule Of Components Of Income From Continuing Operations
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) For Continuing Operations
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Valuation Allowance
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]