Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Deferred Revenue Related To The Peace Of Mind Program
Deferred Revenue, by Arrangement, Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Future Minimum Operating Lease Commitments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
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 and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Other noncurrent assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Salaries
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating 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
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Sales, maturities and payments received on available-for-sale securities
Maturities And Payments Received On Available For Sale Securities
Maturities and payments received on available for sale securities
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 made for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Franchise loans:
Franchise loans: [Abstract]
Franchise loans: [Abstract]
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
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
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Repayments of line of credit borrowings
Repayments of Commercial Paper
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Commercial Paper
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Customer banking deposits, net
Increase (Decrease) in Deposits
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
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 and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
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
Accrued additions to property and equipment
Accrued Additions to Property and Equipment
Accrued Additions to Property and Equipment
Conversion of investment in preferred stock to available-for-sale common stock
Accrued Purchase Of Common Stock
Accrued Purchase Of Common Stock
Transfer of bank deposits
Transfer of bank deposits
Transfer of bank deposits
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Foreign
Foreign [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Total revenues
Revenues
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Tax Services [Member]
Tax Services [Member]
Tax Services [Member]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Product and Service, Name [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
U.S. assisted tax preparation fees
U.S. Assisted [Member]
U.S. Assisted [Member]
U.S. royalties
Royalties [Member]
Royalties [Member]
U.S. DIY tax preparation fees
U.S. Digital [Member]
U.S. Digital [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]
Revenues from Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan
Peace of Mind Revenues [Member]
Peace of Mind Revenues [Member]
Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance
Interest and Fees on Emerald Advance [Member]
Interest and Fees on Emerald Advance [Member]
Other
Other revenue [Member]
Other revenue [Member]
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS
Assets
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Unclassified [Abstract]
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]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment
Depreciation, Nonproduction
Tax offices closed
Tax offices closed
Tax offices closed
Property And Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
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
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Dilutive weighted average common 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, amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenues
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes (benefit)
Income taxes (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits of $7,016, $6,986 and $5,414
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
NET INCOME
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
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
Goodwill impairments
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Schedule of Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Schedule of Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Schedule of Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographic Distribution, Domestic [Member]
Geographic Distribution, Domestic [Member]
Non-US [Member]
Non-US [Member]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Emerald Advance Lines Of Credit [Member]
Emerald Advance Lines of Credit
Products and Services [Domain]
Refund Advance [Member]
Refund Advance [Member]
Refund Advance [Member]
Peace of Mind
Peace of Mind Company-Owned [Member]
Peace of Mind Company-Owned [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
POM Maximum per Tax Return
POM Maximum per Tax Return
POM Maximum per Tax Return
Additional tax assessment limit per client
Additional Tax Assessment Limit Per Client
Additional tax assessment limit per client
Standard guarantee accrual amount
Standard Guarantee Accrual Amount
Standard guarantee accrual amount
Pre e-File Guaranty
Pre e-File Guaranty
Pre e-File Guaranty
Loss Contingency Accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
Guaranty for Loan Losses
Guaranty for Loan Losses
Guaranty for Loan Losses
Other Commitment, Percentage of Participation Interest Required to be Purchased 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
Commitments to Extend Credit, Total
Commitments to Extend Credit, Total
Commitments to Extend Credit, Principal, Total
Contingent acquisition liabilities, Carrying Amount
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Remaining franchise equity lines of credit-undrawn commitment
Remaining Obligation For Unfunded Letter Of Credit
Remaining obligation for unfunded letter of credit.
Amounts deferred for new extended service plans issued
Deferred Revenue, Additions
Revenue recognized on previous deferrals
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue
Obligation under deferred compensation plans
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Term of operating leases, years
Term Of Operating Leases
Term of operating leases.
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Claims received for loans
Claims received for loans
Claims received for loans
Litigation And Related Contingencies [Abstract]
Litigation and Related Contingencies [Abstract]
Litigation And Related Contingencies
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Tax benefits from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Operations of Discontinued Operation
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Operations of Discontinued Operation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
Loss Contingencies Arising From Representations and Warranties of Our Discontinued Mortgage Operations
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
REVENUES:
Revenues [Abstract]
Service revenues
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Royalty, product and other revenues
Other Revenue, Net
Total revenues
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of revenues
Cost of Revenue
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Interest expense on borrowings
Interest Expense, Borrowings
Income taxes
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in usd per share)
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in usd per share)
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities, net of taxes:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year, net of taxes of $ - , ($9) and ($2,270)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in income, net of taxes of $ - , $ - and ($3,214)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Unrealized translation gain
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
SCC
Scc [Member]
SCC [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year
Loss provisions
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision
Payments
Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments
Balance, end of the year
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [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]
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Noncompete agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
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
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Percentage of fraud on originated loans
Percentage of Fraud on Originated Loans
Percentage of Fraud on Originated Loans
Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments
Accrued liability
Principal Assets of SCC
Principal Assets of SCC
Principal Assets of SCC
Securitization transactions
Securitization Transactions
Securitization Transactions
Estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Computations Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments, by Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
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]
Summary Of Nonvested Shares
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Assumptions Used To Value Options
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Stock Options
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Four Point One Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due October 2020 [Member]
Four Point One Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due October 2020 [Member]
Four Point One Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due October 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes, 5.500%, Due November 2022
Five Point Five Percent Senior Notes, Due November Two Thousand and Twenty Two [Member]
Five Point Five Percent Senior Notes, Due November Two Thousand and Twenty Two [Member]
Five Point Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due October 2025 [Member]
Five Point Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due October 2025 [Member]
Five Point Two Five Percent Senior Notes, Due October 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes
Capital lease obligation, due over the next 5 years
Capital Lease Obligations
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Total long term debt
Long-term Debt
Less: Current portion
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
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 [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
Instant Cash Back® receivables
CashBack Receivables [Member]
CashBack Receivables [Member]
Software Receivable from Retailers [Member]
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, Short term
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Current
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Short Term
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent
Receivables, net, Short Term
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Receivables, net Long Term
Accounts Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Accounts Receivable Net, Noncurrent, Estimated Fair Value
Accounts Receivable Net, Noncurrent, Estimated Fair Value
Accounts receivable net, noncurrent, estimated fair value
Long-Term Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Interest Income And Interest Expense [Abstract]
Interest Income And Interest Expense [Abstract]
Schedule Of Interest Income And Expense Of Continuing Operations
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Domain]
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]
Year Of Origination 2018 [Member]
Year Of Origination 2018 [Member]
Year Of Origination 2018 [Member]
Year Of Origination 2015 [Member]
Year Of Origination 2017 [Member]
Year Of Origination 2017 [Member]
Year Of Origination 2014 and prior
Year Of Origination 2016 [Member]
Year Of Origination 2016 [Member]
Revolving loans
Revolving Loans [Member]
Revolving Loans [Member]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonperforming, Nonaccrual of Interest
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonperforming, Nonaccrual of Interest
Allowance for loan losses
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance
Mortgage loans held for investment, less allowance for loan losses of $0,0
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Amount
Federal, Current
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State, Current
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign, Current
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current income tax expense (benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal, Deferred
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State, Deferred
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign, Deferred
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total income taxes for continuing operations
Schedule Of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Other Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Block Financial Issuer [Member]
Block Financial Issuer [Member]
Block Financial (Issuer) [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor)
Parent Company [Member]
Block Financial Issuer [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash & cash equivalents - restricted
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current
Receivables, net
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Mortgage loans held for investment, net
Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $745,397 and $678,161
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
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
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
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
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
Common stock, no par, stated value $.01 per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued of 246,198,878
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings (deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Stockholders' equity (deficiency)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
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 before impairment losses, ending balance
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance
Goodwill, ending balance
Operations By Reportable Operating Segment
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
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]
Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Shares, Outstanding, beginning of the year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Shares, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Option exercises, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Shares, Forfeited or expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Shares, Outstanding, end of the year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, beginning of the year (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
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
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
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
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, end of the year (in usd per share)
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]
Shares, Exercisable, end of the year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Shares, Exercisable and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable, end of the year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
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
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Components Of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
State And Local Jurisdiction
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Effective tax rate, change from prior year, percent
Effective tax rate, change from prior year, percent
Effective tax rate, change from prior year, percent
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits
Net deferred tax assets
Change in Deferred Tax Assets
Change in Deferred Tax Assets
Valuation on deferred tax assets increase
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Amount of unrecorded benefit
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Total gross interest and penalties accrued
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued
U.S. statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Commitments And Contingencies
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $81,813 and $55,296
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
LIABILITIES:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Long-term debt
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Less treasury shares, at cost, of 36,944,789 and 39,027,573
Treasury Stock, Value
Total stockholders' equity (deficiency)
Number of offices closed
Tax Offices Acquired
Tax Offices Acquired
Amortization
Amortization
Impairment of goodwill
Estimated amortization, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Estimated amortization, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Estimated amortization, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated amortization, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Estimated amortization, 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Goodwill And Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Other Accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Other Accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Other Operating Cost and Expense [Axis]
Other Operating Cost and Expense [Axis]
Other Operating Cost and Expense [Axis]
Other Operating Cost and Expense [Domain]
Other Operating Cost and Expense [Domain]
[Domain] for Other Operating Cost and Expense [Axis]
Mortgage Loans [Member]
Mortgage Loans [Member]
Mortgage Loans [Member]
Interest Income [Member]
Interest Income [Member]
Investment Securities [Member]
Investment Securities [Member]
Investment Securities [Member]
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Member]
Other Nonoperating Expense [Member]
Other Nonoperating Expense [Member]
Other Nonoperating Expense [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
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 Decreases Resulting From Other
Gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from other.
Balance, end of the year
Schedule of Litigation and Related Contingencies [Table]
Schedule of Litigation and Related Contingencies [Table]
Schedule of Litigation and Related Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Litigation
Pending Litigation [Member]
Accrued obligations under indemnifications
Loss Contingency, Accrual, Noncurrent
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
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Number of lawsuits
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
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
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Dividend yield, minimum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Dividend Yield Rate Minimum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Dividend Yield Rate Minimum
Dividend yield, maximum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Dividend Yield Rate Maximum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Dividend Yield Rate Maximum
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
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Components Of Property And Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table]
Stock Options For Management And Director
Stock Options For Management And Director [Member]
Stock Options For Management And Director [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]
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
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
Vesting period (in years), minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Weighted average fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Eliminations
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Selling, general and administrative
Other income, net
Other comprehensive loss
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Swingline Credit Facility [Member]
Swingline Credit Facility [Member]
Swingline Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line Of Credit Facility Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Fiscal Quarter Ending April Thirty, July Thirty One, and October Thirty One
Fiscal Quarter Ending April Thirty, July Thirty One, and October Thirty One [Member]
Fiscal Quarter Ending April Thirty, July Thirty One, and October Thirty One [Member]
Fiscal Quarter Ending January Thirty One
Fiscal Quarter Ending January Thirty One [Member]
Fiscal Quarter Ending January Thirty One [Member]
Maximum funding by facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Threshold of Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Threshold of Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Threshold of Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Interest Coverage Ratio
Interest Coverage Ratio
Interest Coverage Ratio
Amount of debt issued
Payments to retire debt in 2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Payments to retire debt in 2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Payments to retire debt in 2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Payments to retire debt in 2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Payments to retire debt in 2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Payments to retire debt beyond 2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line Of Credit Facility, Available Increase In Borrowing Capacity
Line Of Credit Facility, Available Increase In Borrowing Capacity
Line Of Credit Facility, Available Increase In Borrowing Capacity
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Reacquired franchise rights
Customer relationships
Noncompete agreements
Franchise agreements
Franchise Rights [Member]
Purchased technology
Purchased Technology [Member]
Purchased Technology [Member]
Trade Name
Trade Name Amortizing [Member]
Trade Name - amortizing [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
Litigation And Related Contingencies
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
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]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Purchased software
Land and other non-depreciable assets
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment net
Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale, Amount of Impairment Loss
Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale, Amount of Impairment Loss
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Purchases of AFS securities
Sales, maturities and payments received on AFS securities
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans and real estate owned, net
Capital expenditures
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Franchise loans funded
Payments received on franchise loans
Intercompany borrowings (payments)
Net Intercompany Advances Investing Activities
Net Intercompany Advances Investing Activities
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings
Customer banking deposits, net
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Intercompany borrowings (payments)
Net Intercompany Advances Financing Activities
Net Intercompany Advances Financing Activities
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
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 Public Float
Entity Public Float
Summary Of Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Share Price And Dividends Paid
Schedule of Share Price And Dividends Paid [Table Text Block]
Schedule of share price and dividends paid [Table Text Block]
Short-term
Long-term
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Receivables, net
Financing Receivable, Net
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for loan losses
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 Stock, Shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
2023 and beyond
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Operations
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of condensed consolidating statement of operations [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of condensed consolidating balance sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Text Block]
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]
Bank Overdrafts
Bank Overdrafts
Receivables And Related Allowances
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Mortgage Loans Held For Investment
Mortgage Loans Held For Investment [Policy Text Block]
Mortgage loans held for investment [policy text block].
Property And Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets And Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury Shares
Treasury Shares [Policy Text Block]
Treasury shares [policy text block].
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, 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].
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Product Warranty Liability [Table]
Product Warranty Liability [Table]
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year
Balance, end of the year
High
Low
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Dividends paid per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Stock price range
Stock Price Range
Stock Price Range
Interest Income And Interest Expense
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Receivables
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, Carrying Amount
Cash and cash equivalents, Estimated Fair Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted, Carrying Amount
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted, Estimated Fair Value
Restricted Cash And Investments Current, Fair Value
Restricted cash and investments current, fair value
Receivables, net - short-term, Carrying Amount
Receivables, net - short-term, Estimated Fair Value
Accounts Receivable Net Current, Estimated Fair Value
Accounts receivable net current, estimated fair value
Receivables, net - long-term, Carrying Amount
Receivables, net - long-term, Estimated Fair Value
Long-term borrowings, Carrying Amount
Long-term Debt, Gross
Long-term borrowings, Estimated Fair Value
Contingent acquisition liabilities, Estimated Fair Value
Cusiness Combination, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value
Cusiness Combination, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Allowance for credit losses and related reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Loss Reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
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
Deferred Tax Assets, 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, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Receivables, net
Amount of loans past due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due
Short-term
Notes, Loans, and Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 or more Days Past Due
Notes, Loans, and Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 or more Days Past Due
Non-accrual status loans
Impaired non-accrual status term, days
Impaired Non Accrual Status Term
Impaired Non Accrual Status Term
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Recovery
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Recovery
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
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Beginning Balances, Shares
Shares, Issued
Beginning Balances, Value
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Stock-based awards exercised or vested, value
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock-based awards exercised or vested, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Acquisition of treasury shares, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Acquisition of treasury shares, value
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Repurchase and retirement of common shares, value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Other, value
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Other, shares
Stockholders' Equity, Other Shares
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Ending Balances, Shares
Ending Balances, Value
Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Nonvested Shares And Performance Nonvested
Nonvested Shares And Performance Nonvested [Member]
Nonvested Shares and Performance Nonvested [Member]
Shares, Outstanding, beginning of the year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Shares, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Shares, Released
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Shares, Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Shares, Outstanding, end of the year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, 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
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
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
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
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding, end of the year (in usd per share)
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year
Charged to costs and expenses
Charged to other accounts
Deductions
Balance, end of the year
All Other
All Other Receivables [Member]
All Other Receivables [Member]
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Additions for Charges to Expense
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Additions for Charges to Expense
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Write Offs Against Allowance
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Write Offs Against Allowance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Ending balance
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Software Development
Software Development [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Marketing and advertising
Marketing and Advertising Expense
Book overdrafts included in accounts payable
Weighted-average life of intangible assets with finite lives (in years)
Expenses related to severance benefits
Severance Costs
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets
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
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Remeasurment 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
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, One-time transition tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, One-time transition tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, One-time transition tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, 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
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, 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
Significant state apportionment changes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, State and Local, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
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]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Share repurchase and retired, value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Treasury stock retired
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]