Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Unclassified [Abstract]
Receivables
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
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 Origination2015
Year Of Origination2015 [Member] [Member]
Year Of Origination2015 [Member]
Revolving Loans
Revolving Loans [Member]
Revolving Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Emerald Advance Lines Of Credit [Member]
Emerald Advance Lines of Credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross
Financing Receivable, Gross
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Litigation And Related Contingencies
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Loans to franchisees
Loans To Franchisees [Member]
Loans to Franchisees
Term Loans
Term Loans [Member]
Term Loans [Member]
Revolving Lines Of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Cash Back® receivables
CashBack Receivables [Member]
CashBack Receivables [Member]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Non-accrual status loans
Loans and Leases Receivable, Nonperforming, Nonaccrual of Interest
Impaired non-accrual status term, days
Impaired Non Accrual Status Term
Impaired Non Accrual Status Term
Receivables, net
Financing Receivable, Net
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 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
Total Portfolio
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the period
Deferred Revenue
Amounts deferred for new extended service plans issued
Deferred Revenue, Additions
Revenue recognized on previous deferrals
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Balance, end of the period
Schedule Of Deferred Revenue Related To The Peace Of Mind Program
Deferred Revenue, by Arrangement, Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
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 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
Mortgage Loans Held For Investment And Related Assets [Abstract]
Mortgage Loans Held For Investment And Related Assets [Abstract]
Schedule Of Mortgage Loan Portfolio
Schedule of mortgage loan portfolio [Text block]
Schedule of mortgage loan portfolio [Text Block]
Schedule Of Allowance For Loan Losses
Schedule Of Allowance For Loan Losses [Text block]
Schedule Of Allowance For Loan Losses [Text block]
Schedule Of Past Due Mortgage Loans
Schedule Of Past Due Mortgage Loans
Schedule Of Past Due Mortgage Loans
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Table Text Block]
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 Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of condensed consolidating balance sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Provision For Bad Debts And Loan Losses
Provision For Bad Debts And Loan Losses
Provision for bad debts and loan losses.
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Including Discontinued Operations
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Including Discontinued Operations
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Including Discontinued Operations
Share-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Salaries
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Salaries
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Maturities of and payments received on available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities
Principal payments on mortgage loans held for investment, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Loans Receivable
Purchases of property and equipment
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]
Loans funded
Payments For Loans Made To Franchisees
Payments For Loans Made To Franchisees
Payments received
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 Long-term Lines of Credit
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Customer banking deposits, net
Increase (Decrease) in Deposits
Transfer of bank deposits
Transfer of bank deposits
Transfer of bank 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 rates on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
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
Accrued Purchase Of Common Stock
Accrued Purchase Of Common Stock
Accrued Purchase Of Common Stock
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Management Estimates
Management Estimates [Policy Text Block]
Management estimates [policy text block].
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Interest Expense Allocated to Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest Expense Allocated to Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest Income And Interest Expense [Abstract]
Interest Income And Interest Expense [Abstract]
Schedule Of Interest Income And Expense [Table]
Schedule Of Interest Income And Expense [Table]
schedule of Interest Income and Expense [Table]
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense [Axis]
Other Operating Cost and Expense [Axis]
Other Operating Cost and Expense [Axis]
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense, Name [Domain]
Other Operating Cost and Expense [Domain]
[Domain] for Other Operating Cost and Expense [Axis]
Mortgage Loans, Net
Mortgage Loans [Member]
Mortgage Loans [Member]
AFS Securities
Investment Securities [Member]
Investment Securities [Member]
Other
Other Interest [Member]
Other Interest [Member]
Borrowings
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Deposits
Deposits [Member]
Schedule Of Interest Income And Expense [Line Items]
Schedule Of Interest Income And Expense [Line Items]
Other income, net
Other Nonoperating Income
Interest expense on borrowings
Interest Expense, Debt
Interest Expense, Deposits
Interest Expense, Deposits
Other income, net
Other Nonoperating Expense
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
SCC [Member]
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 period
Loss Contingency Accrual, Product Liability, Gross
Provisions
Product Liability Accrual, Period Expense
Payments
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Balance, end of the period
Litigation And Related Contingencies [Abstract]
Litigation and Related Contingencies [Abstract]
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 Type [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
MGRID LLC v. Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending Inc [Member]
MGRID LLC v. Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending Inc [Member]
MGRID LLC v. Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending Inc [Member]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Claims with Knowledge of Outstanding Principal Amount [Member]
Claims with Knowledge of Outstanding Principal Amount [Member]
Claims with Knowledge of Outstanding Principal Amount [Member]
Loss Contingency Accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
Initial principal on loans securitized
Initial Principal Amount Of Loans Securitized
Initial principal amount of loans securitized.
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
Original Principal Amount of Loans Securitized
Original Principal Amount of Loans Securitized
Original Principal Amount of Loans Securitized
Loss Contingencies Arising From Representations and Warranties of Our Discontinued Mortgage Operations
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Other Income And Other Expenses
Schedule Of Interest Income Expense By Type [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Interest Income Expense By Type [Table Text Block]
Receivables for tax preparation and related fees
Receivables For Tax Preparation And Related Fees [Member]
Receivables for Tax Preparation and Related Fees
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees
Royalties From Franchisees [Member]
Royalties from Franchisees [Member]
Other
Other Receivables [Member]
Other Receivables [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Noncurrent
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Noncurrent
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent
Receivables, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Accounts Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Accounts Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [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]
Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Swingline Loans [Member]
Swingline Credit Facility [Member]
Swingline Credit Facility [Member]
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Less: Current portion
Debt, Current
Long-term debt excluding current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
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
Long-term Line of Credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Amortization
Amortization
Estimated amortization, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
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
Components of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Adjustable-rate loans
Loans Receivable with Variable Rates of Interest
Adjustable-rate loans, percent of total loans
Adjustable Rate Loans To Total Loans
Adjustable Rate Loans To Total Loans
Fixed-rate loans
Loans Receivable with Fixed Rates of Interest
Fixed-rate loans, percent of Total loans
Fixed Rate Loans To Total Loans
Fixed Rate Loans To Total Loans
Total loans
Total loans, percent of Total loans
Total Loans To Total Loans
Total Loans To Total Loans
Unamortized deferred fees and costs
Unamortized Loan Commitment and Origination Fees and Unamortized Discounts or Premiums
Less: Allowance for loan losses
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance
Loans Receivable Held-for-sale, Net, Not Part of Disposal Group
Loans Receivable Held-for-sale, Net, Not Part of Disposal Group
Total
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Amount
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
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
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Loss Per Share and Stockholders' Equity
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
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
Goodwill
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
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Tax Services [Member]
Tax Services [Member]
Tax Services [Member]
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 [Member]
Reacquired Franchise Rights [Member]
Reacquired Franchise Rights [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Franchise Rights [Member]
Franchise Rights [Member]
Purchased Technology
Purchased Technology [Member]
Purchased Technology [Member]
Trade Name Amortizing [Member]
Trade Name Amortizing [Member]
Trade Name - amortizing [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
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
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Block Financial Issuer [Member]
Block Financial Issuer [Member]
Block Financial (Issuer) [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Net cash used in operating activities:
Sales, maturities of and payments received on AFS securities
Principal payments on mortgage loans, net
Capital expenditures
Loans made to franchisees
Repayments from franchisees
Intercompany borrowings (payments)
Net Intercompany Advances Investing Activities
Net Intercompany Advances Investing Activities
Other, net
Dividends paid
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Intercompany borrowings (payments)
Net Intercompany Advances Financing Activities
Net Intercompany Advances Financing Activities
Cash & cash equivalents
Income Statement [Abstract]
Tax benefit on discontinued operations
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Mortgage Loans Held For Investment And Related Assets
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, by Loan Disclosure [Text Block]
Loans and Leases Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Loans and Leases Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Loans and Leases Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of the period
Provision
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses
Recoveries
Allowance for Loan and Lease Loss, Recovery of Bad Debts
Charge-offs
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Write-offs
Balance at end of the period
Commitments And Contingencies
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)
Effect of anticipated settlements of audit issues and expiring statutes of limitations
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Net Discreet Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net Discreet Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net Discreet Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective tax rate, impact of discrete tax items
Effective tax rate, impact of discrete tax items
Effective tax rate, impact of discrete tax items
Percentage of fraud on originated loans
Percentage of Fraud on Originated Loans
Percentage of Fraud on Originated Loans
Claims received for loans
Claims received for loans
Claims received for loans
Loss Contingency Accrual, Product Liability, Gross
Principal Assets of SCC
Principal Assets of SCC
Principal Assets of SCC
Financing Receivable, Gross
Receivables, net
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Total revenues
Revenues
Cost of revenues
Cost of Revenue
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Loss from continuing operations before income tax benefit
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net loss from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, 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 loss
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net of Tax
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
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 [Abstract]
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Occupancy and equipment
Occupancy And Equipment
Occupancy And Equipment
Provision for bad debt
Provision For Bad Debt And Loan Losses
Provision For Bad Debt And Loan Losses
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation
Other
Other Cost of Operating Revenue
Cost of revenues
Selling, general and administrative:
Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Abstract]
Marketing and advertising
Marketing and Advertising Expense
Compensation and benefits
Salaries, Wages and Officers' Compensation
Depreciation and amortization
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Other selling, general and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general and administrative
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits of $1,644, $1,420, $3,201 and $3,309
NET LOSS
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic 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
DIVIDENDS PAID PER SHARE (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS:
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 losses arising during the period, net of tax benefits of $ - , $1,384, $6 and $2,259
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in income, net of taxes of $ - and $3,302, $ - and $3,213
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive loss
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]
Other Income And Other Expenses
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule Of Share Repurchase And Retirements [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Share Repurchase And Retirements [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Share Repurchase And Retirements [Table Text Block]
Computations Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Mortgage Loans Held For Investment And Related Assets [Table]
Mortgage Loans Held For Investment And Related Assets [Table]
Mortgage Loans Held For Investment And Related Assets [Table]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivables by Past Due Status [Axis]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivables by Past Due Status [Axis]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivables by Past Due Status
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivables by Past Due Status [Domain]
Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivables By Past Due Status [Domain]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivables by Past Due Status
Less than 60 Days Past Due
Less Than Sixty Days Past Due [Member]
Less Than Sixty Days Past Due [Member]
60 – 89 Days Past Due
Sixty To Eighty Nine Days Past Due [Member]
Sixty To Eighty Nine Days Past Due [Member]
90 Days Past Due
Ninety Days Plus Past Due [Member]
Ninety Days Plus Past Due [Member]
Total Past Due
Total Past Due [Member]
Total Past Due [Member]
Current
Current [Member]
Current [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Legal Entity of Counterparty, Type [Axis]
Legal Entity of Counterparty, Type [Axis]
Legal Entity Type of Counterparty [Domain]
Legal Entity Type of Counterparty [Domain]
Purchased From SCC
Purchased From Scc [Member]
Purchased from SCC [Member]
All Other
All Other [Member]
All other [Member]
Mortgage Loans Held For Investment And Related Assets [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans Held For Investment And Related Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Schedule of Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Schedule of Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Refund Advance [Member]
Refund Advance [Member]
Refund Advance [Member]
Peace of Mind Franchise [Member]
Peace of Mind Franchise [Member]
Peace of Mind Franchise [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Standard guarantee accrual amount
Standard Guarantee Accrual Amount
Standard guarantee accrual amount
Contingent business acquisition obligations
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Lines of credit, total obligation
Obligation For Unfunded Letter Of Credit
Obligation for unfunded letter of credit
Remaining franchise equity lines of credit-undrawn commitment
Remaining Obligation For Unfunded Letter Of Credit
Remaining obligation for unfunded letter of credit.
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Deferred Revenue
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
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Receivables, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Mortgage loans held for sale
Loans Receivable Held-for-sale, Net, Not Part of Disposal Group, Mortgage
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Mortgage loans held for investment, net
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $647,689, $563,158 and $601,120
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding 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 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
Current portion of long-term debt
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt and line of credit borrowings
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Amounts due to affiliates
Due to Related Parties
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $56,062, $53,340 and $57,011
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable
Mortgage loans held for investment, less allowance for loan losses of $ - , $7,412 and $5,518
Intangible assets, net
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable
Other noncurrent assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
LIABILITIES:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions
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 250,578,382, 276,087,566 and 260,218,666
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 (deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Less treasury shares, at cost, of 39,085,220, 40,138,877 and 39,701,409
Treasury Stock, Value
Total stockholders' equity (deficiency)
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
HRB Bank [Member]
HRB Bank [Member]
HRB Bank [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [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, 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, Estimated Fair Value
Accounts Receivable Net Current, Estimated Fair Value
Accounts receivable net current, estimated fair value
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Accounts Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Receivables, net - long-term, Estimated Fair Value
Accounts Receivable Net, Noncurrent, Estimated Fair Value
Accounts receivable net, noncurrent, estimated fair value
Deposits, Carrying Amount
Customer Deposits
Customer Deposits
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Long-term borrowings, Estimated Fair Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Contingent consideration payments, carrying amount
Cusiness Combination, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value
Cusiness Combination, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value
Contingent consideration payments, estimated fair value
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders
Amounts allocated to participating securities
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Basic
Net loss 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
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic (in usd per share)
Narrative Details [Abstract]
Narrative Details [Abstract]
Narrative Details [Abstract]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Final Price Paid Per Share
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Final Price Paid Per Share
Shares repurchased during the period, (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Shares repurchased during the period, Value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Shares issued during period (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Nonvested units granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted
Stock-based compensation
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Unrecognized compensation costs, options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options
Unrecognized compensation costs, nonvested shares and units
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
All Other
All Other Receivables [Member]
All Other Receivables [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Provision
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Provision Charged to Expense
Charge-offs
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Write Offs Against Allowance
Ending balance
Litigation And Related Contingencies
Allowance as Percent of Principal
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance as Percent of Principal
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance as percent of principal