KANSAS CITY, MO -- (Marketwire) -- 08/27/09 -- H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will report fiscal 2010 first quarter financial results on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, before the New York Stock Exchange market open. At that time, a copy of the press release will be available on the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com.

At 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, the company will host a conference call for analysts, institutional investors and shareholders. To access the call, please dial the number below approximately five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time:

        U.S./Canada (877) 247-6355 or International (706) 679-0371
        Access Code: 27388973

The call also will be webcast in a listen-only format for the media and public. The link to the webcast can be accessed directly at http://investor-relations.hrblock.com.

A replay of the call will be available beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time Sept. 4, 2009, and continuing until September 18, 2009, by dialing (800) 642-1687 (U.S./Canada) or (706) 645-9291 (international). The replay passcode is 27388973. The webcast will be available for replay at http://investor-relations.hrblock.com

About H&R Block

H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is the world's preeminent tax services provider, having prepared more than 500 million tax returns since 1955. In fiscal 2009, H&R Block had annual revenues of $4.1 billion and prepared more than 24 million tax returns worldwide, utilizing more than 120,000 highly trained tax professionals. The Company provides tax return preparation services in person, online through H&R Block Online, through its TaxCut® software and through other channels. The Company is also one of the leading providers of business services through RSM McGladrey. For more information visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com.