Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)
☑	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the quarterly period ended	December 31, 2024
OR
☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the transition period from to

Commission file number 1-06089

H&R Block, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Missouri						44-0607856
(State or other jurisdiction of						(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)						Identification No.)

One H&R Block Way, Kansas City, Missouri 64105

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(816) 854-3000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, without par value	HRB	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one)

Large accelerated filer ☑ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ☐ No ☑

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Common Stock, without par value, at the close of business on January 31, 2025: 133,849,262 shares.

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Form 10-Q for the Period ended December 31, 2024

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	PART I
Item 1.	Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss Three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023	1
	Consolidated Balance Sheets As of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024	2
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023	3
	Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity Three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023	4
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	15
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	24
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	24
	PART II
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	24
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	24
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	25
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	25
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	25
Item 5.	Other Information	25
Item 6.	Exhibits	26
	Signatures	27

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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS:					(unaudited, in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Three months ended December 31,				Six months ended December 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
REVENUES:
Service revenues	$	152,968	$	149,081	$	334,739	$	320,807
Royalty, product and other revenues	26,102		30,002		38,141		42,076
	179,070		179,083		372,880		362,883
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Costs of revenues	314,209		299,827		583,790		559,185
Selling, general and administrative	158,152		146,688		310,712		277,456
Total operating expenses	472,361		446,515		894,502		836,641

Other income (expense), net	2,744		5,922		14,661		15,758
Interest expense on borrowings	(21,752)		(21,364)		(37,599)		(37,234)
Loss from continuing operations before income tax benefit	(312,299)		(282,874)		(544,560)		(495,234)
Income tax benefit	(69,833)		(93,758)		(130,673)		(143,245)
Net loss from continuing operations	(242,466)		(189,116)		(413,887)		(351,989)
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits of $286, $191, $631 and $373	(954)		(639)		(2,109)		(1,248)
NET LOSS	$	(243,420)	$	(189,755)	$	(415,996)	$	(353,237)
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:
Continuing operations	$	(1.79)	$	(1.33)	$	(3.02)	$	(2.44)
Discontinued operations	(0.01)		—		(0.01)		(0.01)
Consolidated	$	(1.80)	$	(1.33)	$	(3.03)	$	(2.45)








DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE	$	0.375	$	0.32	$	0.75	$	0.64
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS:
Net loss	$	(243,420)	$	(189,755)	$	(415,996)	$	(353,237)



Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(29,034)		11,559		(22,917)		645
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(29,034)		11,559		(22,917)		645
Comprehensive loss	$	(272,454)	$	(178,196)	$	(438,913)	$	(352,592)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS	(unaudited, in 000s, except share and per share amounts)
As of	December 31, 2024		June 30, 2024
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	320,051	$	1,053,326
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	21,473		21,867
Receivables, less allowance for credit losses of $20,025 and $61,182	321,171		69,075

Prepaid expenses and other current assets	114,658		95,208
Total current assets	777,353		1,239,476
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $849,691 and $838,814	143,833		131,319
Operating lease right of use assets	389,629		461,986
Intangible assets, net	270,601		264,102
Goodwill	783,286		785,226
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	281,694		271,658
Other noncurrent assets	65,924		65,043
Total assets	$	2,712,320	$	3,218,810
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	136,893	$	155,830
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	64,993		105,548
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	149,255		318,830
Current portion of long-term debt	349,611		—
Operating lease liabilities	170,726		206,070
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	187,885		191,050
Total current liabilities	1,059,363		977,328
Long-term debt and line of credit borrowings	1,932,545		1,491,095
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	292,643		291,063
Operating lease liabilities	228,041		265,373
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	72,188		103,357
Total liabilities	3,584,780		3,128,216
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, no par, stated value $0.01 per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued of 164,367,434 and 170,915,771	1,644		1,709
Additional paid-in capital	752,093		762,583
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(71,762)		(48,845)
Retained earnings (deficit)	(908,785)		12,654
Less treasury shares, at cost, of 30,522,962 and 31,324,609	(645,650)		(637,507)
Total stockholders' equity (deficiency)	(872,460)		90,594
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	2,712,320	$	3,218,810

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS	(unaudited, in 000s)
Six months ended December 31,	2024		2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$	(415,996)	$	(353,237)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	58,026		60,331
Provision for credit losses	20,727		21,536
Deferred taxes	(1,531)		(35,525)
Stock-based compensation	17,945		17,525

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

Receivables	(262,348)		(348,833)
Prepaid expenses, other current and noncurrent assets	2,588		(7,395)

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, salaries, wages and payroll taxes	(76,806)		(58,543)

Deferred revenue, other current and noncurrent liabilities	(45,170)		(58,520)

Income tax receivables, accrued income taxes and income tax reserves	(192,340)		(180,706)
Other, net	(733)		1,201
Net cash used in operating activities	(895,638)		(942,166)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:



Capital expenditures	(49,115)		(32,708)
Payments made for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(28,017)		(27,158)



Franchise loans funded	(17,442)		(15,491)
Payments from franchisees	971		2,747

Other, net	6,110		1,565
Net cash used in investing activities	(87,493)		(71,045)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of line of credit borrowings	(100,000)		(25,000)
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	890,000		825,000




Dividends paid	(96,960)		(89,854)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered	(436,233)		(378,709)

Other, net	1,791		4,011
Net cash provided by financing activities	258,598		335,448
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash	(9,136)		671
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted balances	(733,669)		(677,092)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	1,075,193		1,015,316
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	341,524	$	338,224
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW DATA:
Income taxes paid, net (includes payments for purchased investment tax credits)	$	62,290	$	72,160
Interest paid on borrowings	33,412		35,496


Accrued additions to property and equipment	3,798		4,036
New operating right of use assets and related lease liabilities	47,135		70,532
Accrued dividends payable to common shareholders	50,176		45,273

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY					(amounts in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(1)		Retained Earnings (Deficit)		Treasury Stock			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Shares	Amount									Shares			Amount
Balances as of July 1, 2024	170,916	$	1,709		$	762,583	$	(48,845)	$	12,654	(31,325)	$	(637,507)		$	90,594
Net loss	—	—			—		—		(172,576)		—	—			(172,576)
Other comprehensive income	—	—			—		6,117		—		—	—			6,117
Stock-based compensation	—	—			7,463		—		—		—	—			7,463
Stock-based awards exercised or vested	—	—			(23,990)		—		(2,611)		1,319	26,848			247
Acquisition of treasury shares(2)	—	—			—		—		—		(567)	(35,882)			(35,882)
Repurchase and retirement of common shares	(3,301)	(33)			(1,980)		—		(209,708)		—	—			(211,721)


Cash dividends declared - $0.375 per share	—	—			—		—		(52,307)		—	—			(52,307)
Balances as of September 30, 2024	167,615	$	1,676		$	744,076	$	(42,728)	$	(424,548)	(30,573)	$	(646,541)		$	(368,065)
Net loss	—	—			—		—		(243,420)		—	—			(243,420)
Other comprehensive loss	—	—			—		(29,034)		—		—	—			(29,034)
Stock-based compensation	—	—			9,156		—		—		—	—			9,156
Stock-based awards exercised or vested	—	—			810		—		(245)		54	1,144			1,709
Acquisition of treasury shares(2)	—	—			—		—		—		(4)	(253)			(253)
Repurchase and retirement of common shares	(3,248)	(32)			(1,949)		—		(190,396)		—	—			(192,377)


Cash dividends declared - $0.375 per share	—	—			—		—		(50,176)		—	—			(50,176)
Balances as of December 31, 2024	164,367	$	1,644		$	752,093	$	(71,762)	$	(908,785)	(30,523)	$	(645,650)		$	(872,460)

(1) The balance of our accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of foreign currency translation adjustments.

(2) Represents shares swapped or surrendered to us in connection with the vesting or exercise of stock-based awards.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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					(amounts in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(1)		Retained Earnings (Deficit)		Treasury Stock			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Shares	Amount									Shares			Amount
Balances as of July 1, 2023	178,936	$	1,789		$	770,376	$	(37,099)	$	(48,677)	(32,786)	$	(654,325)		$	32,064
Net loss	—	—			—		—		(163,482)		—	—			(163,482)
Other comprehensive loss	—	—			—		(10,914)		—		—	—			(10,914)
Stock-based compensation	—	—			6,211		—		—		—	—			6,211
Stock-based awards exercised or vested	—	—			(34,226)		—		(3,220)		1,867	37,348			(98)
Acquisition of treasury shares(2)	—	—			—		—		—		(823)	(28,464)			(28,464)
Repurchase and retirement of common shares	(3,265)	(32)			(1,927)		—		(131,341)		—	—			(133,300)


Cash dividends declared - $0.32 per share	—	—			—		—		(46,901)		—	—			(46,901)
Balances as of September 30, 2023	175,671	$	1,757		$	740,434	$	(48,013)	$	(393,621)	(31,742)	$	(645,441)		$	(344,884)
Net loss	—	—			—		—		(189,755)		—	—			(189,755)
Other comprehensive income	—	—			—		11,559		—		—	—			11,559
Stock-based compensation	—	—			9,270		—		—		—	—			9,270
Stock-based awards exercised or vested	—	—			(165)		—		(46)		348	7,087			6,876
Acquisition of treasury shares(2)	—	—			—		—		—		(3)	(125)			(125)
Repurchase and retirement of common shares	(4,755)	(48)			(2,805)		—		(217,467)		—	—			(220,320)


Cash dividends declared - $0.32 per share	—	—			—		—		(45,273)		—	—			(45,273)
Balances as of December 31, 2023	170,916	$	1,709		$	746,734	$	(36,454)	$	(846,162)	(31,397)	$	(638,479)		$	(772,652)

(1) The balance of our accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of foreign currency translation adjustments.

(2) Represents shares swapped or surrendered to us in connection with the vesting or exercise of stock-based awards.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF PRESENTATION – The consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the consolidated statements of stockholders' equity for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 have been prepared by the Company, without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and for all periods presented, have been made.

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

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our June 30, 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. All amounts presented herein as of June 30, 2024 or for the year then ended are derived from our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates, assumptions and judgments are applied in the evaluation of contingent losses associated with pending claims and litigation, reserves for uncertain tax positions, and fair value of reporting units. Estimates have been prepared based on the best information available as of each balance sheet date. As such, actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

SEASONALITY OF BUSINESS – Our operating revenues are seasonal in nature with peak revenues typically occurring in the months of February through April. Therefore, results for interim periods are not indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS – Our discontinued operations include the results of operations of Sand Canyon Corporation, previously known as Option One Mortgage Corporation, which exited its mortgage business in fiscal year 2008.


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NOTE 2: REVENUE RECOGNITION

The majority of our revenues are from our United States (U.S.) tax services business. The following table disaggregates our U.S. revenues by major service line, with revenues from our international tax services businesses and from Wave included as separate lines:


							(in 000s)
	Three months ended December 31,				Six months ended December 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenues:
U.S. assisted tax preparation	$	48,380	$	48,342	$	91,343	$	87,605
U.S. royalties	3,499		5,454		9,351		11,155
U.S. DIY tax preparation	13,744		13,111		16,980		16,959
Refund Transfers	637		813		1,497		1,955
Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan	16,145		17,440		39,242		42,287
Tax Identity Shield®	4,013		4,694		7,922		9,274
Emerald Card® and SpruceSM	10,148		11,700		18,974		20,333
Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance®	12,308		15,235		12,308		15,533
International	31,811		29,569		96,666		90,134
Wave	26,561		23,133		52,964		47,076
Other	11,824		9,592		25,633		20,572
Total revenues	$	179,070	$	179,083	$	372,880	$	362,883

Changes in the balances of deferred revenue and wages for our Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan (POM) are as follows:


							(in 000s)
POM	Deferred Revenue				Deferred Wages
Six months ended December 31,	2024		2023		2024		2023
Balance, beginning of the period	$	156,610	$	167,257	$	20,212	$	21,828
Amounts deferred	3,209		3,601		15		8
Amounts recognized on previous deferrals	(46,962)		(48,995)		(6,092)		(5,590)
Balance, end of the period	$	112,857	$	121,863	$	14,135	$	16,246

As of December 31, 2024, deferred revenue related to POM was $112.9 million. We expect that $83.0 million will be recognized over the next twelve months, while the remaining balance will be recognized over the following five years.

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, Tax Identity Shield® (TIS) deferred revenue was $14.1 million and $16.5 million, respectively. Deferred revenue related to TIS was $21.4 million and $25.2 million as of June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. All deferred revenue related to TIS will be recognized by April 2025.

NOTE 3: EARNINGS PER SHARE AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

EARNINGS PER SHARE – Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed using the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines net income per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Per share amounts are computed by dividing net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share excludes the impact of shares of common stock issuable upon the lapse of certain restrictions or the exercise of options to purchase 2.7 million shares for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 3.2 million


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shares for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, as the effect would be antidilutive due to the net loss from continuing operations during the periods.

The computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations are as follows:


(in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Three months ended December 31,				Six months ended December 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders	$	(242,466)	$	(189,116)	$	(413,887)	$	(351,989)
Amounts allocated to participating securities	(240)		(192)		(469)		(369)
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	(242,706)	$	(189,308)	$	(414,356)	$	(352,358)

Basic weighted average common shares	135,563		142,340		137,359		144,307
Potential dilutive shares	—		—		—		—
Dilutive weighted average common shares	135,563		142,340		137,359		144,307

Loss per share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders:
Basic	$	(1.79)	$	(1.33)	$	(3.02)	$	(2.44)
Diluted	(1.79)		(1.33)		(3.02)		(2.44)

The decrease in the weighted average shares outstanding is due to share repurchases completed in the current and prior fiscal years.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION – We granted 1.1 million and 1.7 million shares, including adjustments for performance achievement and dividend equivalents, under our stock-based compensation plans during the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense of our continuing operations totaled $9.2 million and $17.9 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024, respectively, and $9.9 million and $17.5 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, unrecognized compensation cost for nonvested shares and units totaled $59.5 million.

NOTE 4: RECEIVABLES

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


(in 000s)
As of	December 31, 2024				June 30, 2024
	Short-term		Long-term		Short-term		Long-term
Loans to franchisees	$	19,764	$	20,861	$	5,917	$	16,498
Receivables for U.S. assisted and DIY tax preparation and related fees	9,823		5,440		18,440		5,332
H&R Block's Instant Refund® receivables	1,375		184		2,947		207
Emerald Advance®	266,110		23,643		17,867		21,360
Software receivables from retailers	2,073		—		1,029		—
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees	6,955		—		5,808		—
Wave payment processing receivables	693		—		1,078		—
Other	14,378		659		15,989		427
Total	$	321,171	$	50,787	$	69,075	$	43,824


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Balances presented above as short-term are included in receivables, while the long-term portions are included in other noncurrent assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

LOANS TO FRANCHISEES – Franchisee loan balances consist of term loans made primarily to finance the purchase of franchises and revolving lines of credit primarily for the purpose of funding working capital needs. As of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, loans with a principal balance more than 90 days past due or on non-accrual status were $2.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

H&R BLOCK'S INSTANT REFUND® – H&R Block's Instant Refund® amounts are generally received from the Canada Revenue Agency within 60 days of filing the client's return, with the remaining balance collectible from the client.

We review the credit quality of our Instant Refund receivables based on pools, which are segregated by the tax return year of origination, with older years being deemed more unlikely to be repaid. We establish an allowance for credit losses at an amount that we believe reflects the receivable at net realizable value. In December of each year, we charge-off the receivables and the related allowance to an amount we believe represents the net realizable value.

Balances and amounts on non-accrual status, classified as impaired, or more than 60 days past due, by tax return year of origination, as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:


			(in 000s)

Tax return year of origination	Balance		More Than 60 Days Past Due
2023	$	375	$	316
2022 and prior	1,184		1,184

	1,559		$	1,500
Allowance	—
Net balance	$	1,559

EMERALD ADVANCE® – We review the credit quality of our purchased participation interests in Emerald Advance® (EA) receivables based on pools, which are segregated by the fiscal year of origination, with older years being deemed more unlikely to be repaid. We establish an allowance for credit losses at an amount that we believe reflects the receivable at net realizable value. Typically, in December of each year, we charge-off the receivables and the related allowance for EAs to an amount we believe represents the net realizable value.

Balances and amounts on non-accrual status, classified as impaired, or more than 60 days past due, by fiscal year of origination, as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:


(in 000s)
Fiscal year of origination	Balance		Non-Accrual
2025	$	270,393	$	—
2024 and prior	38,469		38,469

	308,862		$	38,469
Allowance	(19,109)
Net balance	$	289,753


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ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES – Activity in the allowance for credit losses for EA and all other short-term and long-term receivables for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:


(in 000s)
	EAs		All Other		Total
Balances as of July 1, 2024	$	33,536	$	45,327	$	78,863
Provision for credit losses	19,109		1,618		20,727
Charge-offs, recoveries and other	(33,536)		(45,552)		(79,088)
Balances as of December 31, 2024	$	19,109	$	1,393	$	20,502
Balances as of July 1, 2023	$	27,386	$	35,108	$	62,494
Provision for credit losses	17,885		3,651		21,536
Charge-offs, recoveries and other	(27,714)		(37,613)		(65,327)
Balances as of December 31, 2023	$	17,557	$	1,146	$	18,703

For the six months ended December 31, 2024, there were $33.5 million of gross charge-offs related to EAs which were originated in fiscal year 2024.

NOTE 5: GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:


(in 000s)
	Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment Losses		Net
Balances as of July 1, 2024	$	923,523	$	(138,297)	$	785,226

Acquisitions(1)	12,761		—		12,761
Disposals and foreign currency changes, net	(14,701)		—		(14,701)
Impairments	—		—		—
Balances as of December 31, 2024	$	921,583	$	(138,297)	$	783,286

(1) All goodwill added during the period is expected to be tax-deductible for federal income tax reporting.

We test goodwill for impairment annually as of February 1, or more frequently if events occur or circumstances change which would, more likely than not, reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value.


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Components of intangible assets are as follows:


(in 000s)
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
As of December 31, 2024:
Reacquired franchise rights	$	413,752	$	(235,650)	$	178,102
Customer relationships	350,700		(280,481)		70,219
Internally-developed software	123,495		(122,332)		1,163
Noncompete agreements	22,807		(19,857)		2,950
Purchased technology	70,100		(54,543)		15,557
Trade name	5,800		(3,190)		2,610

	$	986,654	$	(716,053)	$	270,601
As of June 30, 2024:
Reacquired franchise rights	$	403,955	$	(228,157)	$	175,798
Customer relationships	331,435		(270,245)		61,190
Internally-developed software	122,673		(119,610)		3,063
Noncompete agreements	21,977		(19,494)		2,483

Purchased technology	70,100		(51,432)		18,668
Trade name	5,800		(2,900)		2,900
	$	955,940	$	(691,838)	$	264,102

We made payments to acquire businesses totaling $28.0 million and $27.2 million during the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The amounts and weighted-average lives of intangible assets acquired during the six months ended December 31, 2024, including amounts capitalized related to internally-developed software, are as follows:


(dollars in 000s)
	Amount		Weighted-Average Life (in years)
Customer relationships	$	19,705	5
Reacquired franchise rights	9,983		6
Internally-developed software	1,027		3
Noncompete agreements	871		5
Total	$	31,586	5

Amortization of intangible assets for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 was $12.1 million and $25.0 million, respectively, compared to $15.4 million and $31.2 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023. Estimated amortization of intangible assets for fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 is $47.0 million, $39.9 million, $33.1 million, $24.9 million and $16.5 million, respectively.


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NOTE 6: LONG-TERM DEBT

The components of long-term debt are as follows:


			(in 000s)
As of	December 31, 2024		June 30, 2024
Senior Notes, 5.250%, due October 2025	$	350,000	$	350,000
Senior Notes, 2.500%, due July 2028	500,000		500,000
Senior Notes, 3.875%, due August 2030	650,000		650,000
Committed line of credit borrowings	790,000		—
Debt issuance costs and discounts	(7,844)		(8,905)
Total long-term debt	2,282,156		1,491,095
Less: Current portion	(349,611)		—
Long-term portion	$	1,932,545	$	1,491,095
Estimated fair value of long-term debt	$	2,193,000	$	1,391,000

Our unsecured committed line of credit (CLOC) provides for an unsecured senior revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of $1.5 billion, which includes a $175.0 million sublimit for swingline loans and a $50.0 million sublimit for standby letters of credit. We may request increases in the aggregate principal amount of the revolving credit facility of up to $500.0 million, subject to obtaining commitments from lenders and meeting certain other conditions. The CLOC will mature on June 11, 2026, unless extended pursuant to the terms of the CLOC, at which time all outstanding amounts thereunder will be due and payable. Our CLOC includes an annual facility fee, which will vary depending on our then current credit ratings.

The CLOC is subject to various conditions, triggers, events or occurrences that could result in earlier termination and contains customary representations, warranties, covenants and events of default, including, without limitation: (1) a covenant requiring the Company to maintain a debt-to-EBITDA ratio, as defined by the CLOC agreement, calculated on a consolidated basis of no greater than (a) 3.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter ending on March 31, June 30, and September 30 of each year and (b) 4.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter ending on December 31 of each year; (2) a covenant requiring us to maintain an interest coverage ratio (EBITDA-to-interest expense) calculated on a consolidated basis of not less than 2.50 to 1.00 as of the last date of any fiscal quarter; and (3) covenants restricting our ability to incur certain additional debt, incur liens, merge or consolidate with other companies, sell or dispose of assets (including equity interests), liquidate or dissolve, engage in certain transactions with affiliates or enter into certain restrictive agreements. The CLOC includes provisions for an equity cure which could potentially allow us to independently cure certain defaults. Proceeds under the CLOC may be used for working capital needs or for other general corporate purposes. We were in compliance with these requirements as of December 31, 2024.

We had an outstanding balance of $790.0 million under our CLOC and amounts available to borrow were not limited by the debt-to-EBITDA covenant as of December 31, 2024.

NOTE 7: INCOME TAXES

We file a consolidated federal income tax return in the U.S. with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and file tax returns in various state, local, and foreign jurisdictions.

We had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $244.1 million and $251.8 million as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively. The gross unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $7.7 million during the six months ended December 31, 2024. We believe it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by approximately $148.4 million within the next twelve months. The anticipated decrease is due to the expiration of statutes of limitations, anticipated closure of various tax matters currently under examination, and settlements with tax authorities. For such matters where a change in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits is not yet deemed reasonably possible, no estimate has been included.


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Our effective tax rate for continuing operations, including the effects of discrete tax items, was 24.0% and 28.9% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Discrete items increased the effective tax rate by 0.3% and 5.4% for the six months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Discrete income tax benefits of $1.5 million and $26.6 million were recorded in the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The discrete tax benefit recorded in the current period primarily resulted from investment tax credit purchases. The discrete tax benefit recorded in the prior period primarily resulted from settlements with taxing authorities and state statute of limitations expirations. The impact of discrete tax items combined with the seasonal nature of our business can cause the effective tax rate in our second quarter to be significantly different than the rate for our full fiscal year.

Consistent with prior years, our pretax loss for the six months ended December 31, 2024 is expected to be offset by income in our third and fourth quarters due to the established pattern of seasonality in our primary business operations. As such, management has determined that it is more-likely-than-not that realization of tax benefits recorded in our financial statements will occur within our fiscal year. The amount of tax benefit recorded for the six months ended December 31, 2024 reflects management’s estimate of the annual effective tax rate applied to year-to-date loss from continuing operations adjusted for the tax impact of discrete items for the periods presented.

NOTE 8: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Our U.S. and Canadian businesses offer our 100% accuracy guarantee. Assisted tax returns are covered by our 100% accuracy guarantee, whereby we will reimburse a client for penalties and interest attributable to an H&R Block error on a return. DIY tax returns are covered by our 100% accuracy guarantee, whereby we will reimburse a client up to a maximum of $10,000 if our software makes an arithmetic error that results in payment of penalties and/or interest to the respective taxing authority that a client would otherwise not have been required to pay. Our liability related to estimated losses under the 100% accuracy guarantee was $9.7 million and $14.1 million as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively. The short-term and long-term portions of this liability are included in deferred revenue and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

Liabilities related to acquisitions for (1) estimated contingent consideration based on expected financial performance of the acquired business and economic conditions at the time of acquisition and (2) estimated accrued compensation related to continued employment of key employees were $38.3 million and $26.9 million as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 respectively, with amounts recorded in deferred revenue and other liabilities. Should actual results differ from our estimates, future payments made will differ from the above estimate and any differences will be recorded in results from continuing operations.

We have contractual commitments to fund certain franchises with approved short-term lines of credit for the purpose of meeting their seasonal working capital needs. Our total obligation under these lines of credit was $20.9 million at December 31, 2024, and net of amounts drawn and outstanding, our remaining commitment to fund totaled $5.8 million.

During the six months ended December 31, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase federal investment tax credits (“ITC”), if certain conditions are met. During the six months ended December 31, 2024, we paid $22.9 million for ITCs. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has a remaining commitment to purchase additional ITCs, for approximately $80.0 million if certain conditions set forth in the agreement are satisfied, with the final payment anticipated to occur by June 30, 2025.

Emerald Advance® term loans are originated by Pathward® N.A. (Pathward). We purchase participation interests, at par, in all EAs originated by Pathward in accordance with our participation agreement. Our participation interest varies by jurisdiction. At December 31, 2024, the principal balance of purchased participation interests for the current year totaled $257.9 million, which represents 87% of total EA volume originated by Pathward.

NOTE 9: LITIGATION AND OTHER RELATED CONTINGENCIES

We are a defendant in numerous litigation and arbitration matters, arising both in the ordinary course of business and otherwise, including as described below. The matters described below are not all of the lawsuits or arbitrations to which we are subject. In some of the matters, very large or indeterminate amounts, including


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punitive damages, may be sought. U.S. jurisdictions permit considerable variation in the assertion of monetary damages or other relief. Jurisdictions may permit claimants not to specify the monetary damages sought or may permit claimants to state only that the amount sought is sufficient to invoke the jurisdiction. In addition, jurisdictions may permit plaintiffs to allege monetary damages in amounts well exceeding reasonably possible verdicts in the jurisdiction for similar matters. We believe that the monetary relief which may be specified in a lawsuit or claim bears little relevance to its merits or disposition value due to this variability in pleadings and our experience in handling and resolving numerous claims over an extended period of time.

The outcome of a matter and the amount or range of potential loss at particular points in time may be difficult to ascertain. Among other things, uncertainties can include how fact finders will evaluate documentary evidence and the credibility and effectiveness of witness testimony, and how courts and arbitrators will apply the law. Disposition valuations are also subject to the uncertainty of how opposing parties and their counsel will view the relevant evidence and applicable law.

In addition to litigation and arbitration matters, we are also subject to other loss contingencies arising out of our business activities, including as described below.

We accrue liabilities for litigation, arbitration and other related loss contingencies and any related settlements when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If a range of loss is estimated, and some amount within that range appears to be a better estimate than any other amount within that range, then that amount is accrued. If no amount within the range can be identified as a better estimate than any other amount, we accrue the minimum amount in the range.

For such matters where a loss is believed to be reasonably possible, but not probable, or the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, no accrual has been made. It is possible that such matters could require us to pay damages or make other expenditures or accrue liabilities in amounts that could not be reasonably estimated as of December 31, 2024. While the potential future liabilities could be material in the particular quarterly or annual periods in which they are recorded, based on information currently known, we do not believe any such liabilities are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business and our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. Our accrued liabilities were $11.1 million and $7.2 million as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively.

Our estimate of the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses includes (1) matters where a liability has been accrued and there is a reasonably possible loss in excess of the amount accrued for that liability, and (2) matters where a liability has not been accrued but we believe a loss is reasonably possible. This aggregate range only represents those losses as to which we are currently able to estimate a reasonably possible loss or range of loss. It does not represent our maximum loss exposure.

Matters for which we are not currently able to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss are not included in this range. We are often unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss until developments in such matters have provided sufficient information to support an assessment of the reasonably possible loss or range of loss, such as precise information about the amount of damages or other remedies being asserted, the defenses to the claims being asserted, discovery from other parties and investigation of factual allegations, rulings by courts or arbitrators on motions or appeals, analyses by experts, or the status or terms of any settlement negotiations.

The estimated range of reasonably possible loss is based upon currently available information and is subject to significant judgment and a variety of assumptions, as well as known and unknown uncertainties. The matters underlying the estimated range will change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from the current estimate. As of December 31, 2024, we believe the estimate of the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses in excess of amounts accrued, where the range of loss can be estimated, is not material.

At the end of each reporting period, we review relevant information with respect to litigation, arbitration and other related loss contingencies and update our accruals, disclosures, and estimates of reasonably possible loss or range of loss based on such reviews. Costs incurred with defending matters are expensed as incurred. Any receivable for insurance recoveries is recorded separately from the corresponding liability, and only if recovery is determined to be probable and reasonably estimable.


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We believe we have meritorious defenses to the claims asserted in the various matters described in this note, and we intend to defend them vigorously. The amounts claimed in the matters are substantial, however, and there can be no assurances as to their outcomes. In the event of unfavorable outcomes, it could require modifications to our operations; in addition, the amounts that may be required to be paid to discharge or settle the matters could be substantial and could have a material adverse impact on our business and our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

We have received and are responding to certain governmental inquiries, class actions and mass arbitrations relating to the IRS Free File Program and other aspects of our DIY tax preparation services, including the use of pixels. Related to one of these matters, on February 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an administrative complaint before the FTC alleging unfair or deceptive business acts or practices in connection with certain aspects of our DIY tax preparation services. A hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) of the FTC was scheduled to begin on October 23, 2024. We filed a complaint in federal court in the Western District of Missouri challenging the constitutionality of the ALJ’s removal protections and seeking to enjoin the ALJ’s participation in the adjudication of the matter. The federal court denied our motion for a preliminary injunction on August 1, 2024. We filed an appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. On October 21, 2024, we entered into a Consent Agreement to resolve the allegations of the complaint through a Decision and Order, which became final and effective on January 8, 2025. The complaint filed in the Missouri federal court and the corresponding appeal were subsequently dismissed by consent of the parties. An accrual related to these matters is included in our loss contingency accrual.

We are from time to time a party to litigation, arbitration and other loss contingencies not discussed herein arising out of our business operations. These matters may include actions by state attorneys general, other state regulators, federal regulators, individual plaintiffs, and cases in which plaintiffs seek to represent others who may be similarly situated.

While we cannot provide assurance that we will ultimately prevail in each instance, we believe the amount, if any, we are required to pay to discharge or settle these other matters will not have a material adverse impact on our business and our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our subsidiaries provide assisted and do-it-yourself (DIY) tax preparation solutions through multiple channels (including in-person, online and mobile applications, virtual, and desktop software) and distribute H&R Block-branded products and services, including those of our bank partners, to the general public primarily in the United States (U.S.), Canada and Australia. Tax returns are either prepared by H&R Block tax professionals in one of our company-owned or franchise offices, virtually or via an online review or prepared and filed by our clients through our DIY tax solutions. We also offer small business solutions through our company-owned and franchise offices (including in-person, online and virtual) and online through Wave. We report a single segment that includes all of our continuing operations.


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Consolidated – Financial Results			(in 000s, except per share amounts)
Three months ended December 31,	2024		2023		$ Change		% Change
Revenues:
U.S. tax preparation and related services:
Assisted tax preparation	$	48,380	$	48,342	$	38	0.1	%
Royalties	3,499		5,454		(1,955)		(35.8)	%
DIY tax preparation	13,744		13,111		633		4.8	%
Refund Transfers	637		813		(176)		(21.6)	%
Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan	16,145		17,440		(1,295)		(7.4)	%
Tax Identity Shield®	4,013		4,694		(681)		(14.5)	%
Other	11,824		9,592		2,232		23.3	%
Total U.S. tax preparation and related services	98,242		99,446		(1,204)		(1.2)	%
Financial services:
Emerald Card® and SpruceSM	10,148		11,700		(1,552)		(13.3)	%
Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance®	12,308		15,235		(2,927)		(19.2)	%
Total financial services	22,456		26,935		(4,479)		(16.6)	%
International	31,811		29,569		2,242		7.6	%
Wave	26,561		23,133		3,428		14.8	%
Total revenues	$	179,070	$	179,083	$	(13)	—	%
Compensation and benefits:
Field wages	81,565		77,795		(3,770)		(4.8)	%
Other wages	78,731		74,671		(4,060)		(5.4)	%
Benefits and other compensation	38,402		36,063		(2,339)		(6.5)	%
	198,698		188,529		(10,169)		(5.4)	%
Occupancy	104,999		101,194		(3,805)		(3.8)	%
Marketing and advertising	14,863		11,305		(3,558)		(31.5)	%
Depreciation and amortization	29,195		30,107		912		3.0	%
Bad debt	19,416		21,754		2,338		10.7	%
Other	105,190		93,626		(11,564)		(12.4)	%
Total operating expenses	472,361		446,515		(25,846)		(5.8)	%
Other income (expense), net	2,744		5,922		(3,178)		(53.7)	%
Interest expense on borrowings	(21,752)		(21,364)		(388)		(1.8)	%
Pretax loss	(312,299)		(282,874)		(29,425)		(10.4)	%
Income tax benefit	(69,833)		(93,758)		(23,925)		(25.5)	%
Net loss from continuing operations	(242,466)		(189,116)		(53,350)		(28.2)	%
Net loss from discontinued operations	(954)		(639)		(315)		(49.3)	%
Net loss	$	(243,420)	$	(189,755)	$	(53,665)	(28.3)	%
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:
Continuing operations	$	(1.79)	$	(1.33)	$	(0.46)	(34.6)	%
Discontinued operations	(0.01)		—		(0.01)		**
Consolidated	$	(1.80)	$	(1.33)	$	(0.47)	(35.3)	%




Adjusted diluted EPS(1)	$	(1.73)	$	(1.27)	$	(0.46)	(36.2)	%
EBITDA (1)	$	(261,352)	$	(231,403)	$	(29,949)	(12.9)	%

(1) All non-GAAP measures are results from continuing operations. See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" at the end of this item for a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.


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Three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023

Revenues of $179.1 million were flat compared to the prior year. Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance® revenues decreased $2.9 million, or 19.2%, primarily due to a decrease in EA loans originated in the current year.

International tax preparation revenues increased $2.2 million, or 7.6%, primarily due to higher tax return volumes in Australia combined with favorable foreign currency exchange rates. Wave revenues increased $3.4 million, or 14.8%, due to higher accounting, invoicing and receipts subscriptions and small business payments processing volumes.

Total operating expenses increased $25.8 million, or 5.8%, from the prior year. Field wages increased $3.8 million, or 4.8%, due to higher tax professional wages in the current year. Other wages increased $4.1 million, or 5.4%, due to higher corporate wages primarily due to salary increases. Occupancy expense increased $3.8 million, or 3.8%, primarily due to higher lease and office-related expenses. Marketing and advertising expense increased $3.6 million, or 31.5%, primarily due to the timing of advertising and lower vendor refunds for expired customer incentives in the current year.

Other operating expenses increased $11.6 million, or 12.4%. The components of other expenses are as follows:


							(in 000s)
Three months ended December 31,	2024		2023		$ Change		% Change
Consulting and outsourced services	$	18,439	$	16,267	$	(2,172)	(13.4)	%
Bank partner fees	1,316		(1,113)		(2,429)		**
Client claims and refunds	4,332		3,107		(1,225)		(39.4)	%
Employee and travel expenses	12,495		12,375		(120)		(1.0)	%
Technology-related expenses	28,062		27,261		(801)		(2.9)	%
Credit card/bank charges	18,546		17,768		(778)		(4.4)	%
Insurance	4,256		2,076		(2,180)		(105.0)	%
Legal fees and settlements	7,192		5,421		(1,771)		(32.7)	%
Supplies	3,570		4,355		785		18.0	%
Other	6,982		6,109		(873)		(14.3)	%
	$	105,190	$	93,626	$	(11,564)	(12.4)	%

Other income (expense), net decreased $3.2 million, or 53.7%, primarily due to higher foreign currency losses and lower interest income in the current year.

We recorded an income tax benefit of $69.8 million in the current year compared to $93.8 million in the prior year. The effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 was 22.4% and 33.1%, respectively.


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Consolidated - Financial Results			(in 000s, except per share amounts)
Six months ended December 31,	2024		2023		$ Change		% Change
Revenues:
U.S. tax preparation and related services:
Assisted tax preparation	$	91,343	$	87,605	$	3,738	4.3	%
Royalties	9,351		11,155		(1,804)		(16.2)	%
DIY tax preparation	16,980		16,959		21		0.1	%
Refund Transfers	1,497		1,955		(458)		(23.4)	%
Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan	39,242		42,287		(3,045)		(7.2)	%
Tax Identity Shield®	7,922		9,274		(1,352)		(14.6)	%
Other	25,633		20,572		5,061		24.6	%
Total U.S. tax preparation and related services	191,968		189,807		2,161		1.1	%
Financial services:
Emerald Card® and SpruceSM	18,974		20,333		(1,359)		(6.7)	%
Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance®	12,308		15,533		(3,225)		(20.8)	%
Total financial services	31,282		35,866		(4,584)		(12.8)	%
International	96,666		90,134		6,532		7.2	%
Wave	52,964		47,076		5,888		12.5	%
Total revenues	$	372,880	$	362,883	$	9,997	2.8	%
Compensation and benefits:
Field wages	149,659		140,230		(9,429)		(6.7)	%
Other wages	156,066		146,769		(9,297)		(6.3)	%
Benefits and other compensation	77,156		71,311		(5,845)		(8.2)	%
	382,881		358,310		(24,571)		(6.9)	%
Occupancy	206,317		200,479		(5,838)		(2.9)	%
Marketing and advertising	24,835		16,786		(8,049)		(48.0)	%
Depreciation and amortization	58,026		60,332		2,306		3.8	%
Bad debt	22,146		26,552		4,406		16.6	%
Other	200,297		174,182		(26,115)		(15.0)	%
Total operating expenses	894,502		836,641		(57,861)		(6.9)	%
Other income (expense), net	14,661		15,758		(1,097)		(7.0)	%
Interest expense on borrowings	(37,599)		(37,234)		(365)		(1.0)	%
Pretax loss	(544,560)		(495,234)		(49,326)		(10.0)	%
Income tax benefit	(130,673)		(143,245)		(12,572)		(8.8)	%
Net loss from continuing operations	(413,887)		(351,989)		(61,898)		(17.6)	%
Net loss from discontinued operations	(2,109)		(1,248)		(861)		(69.0)	%
Net loss	$	(415,996)	$	(353,237)	$	(62,759)	(17.8)	%
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:
Continuing operations	$	(3.02)	$	(2.44)	$	(0.58)	(23.8)	%
Discontinued operations	(0.01)		(0.01)		—		—	%
Consolidated	$	(3.03)	$	(2.45)	$	(0.58)	(23.7)	%
Adjusted diluted EPS(1)	$	(2.89)	$	(2.31)	$	(0.58)	(25.1)	%
EBITDA (1)	$	(448,935)	$	(397,668)	$	(51,267)	(12.9)	%

(1) All non-GAAP measures are results from continuing operations. See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" at the end of this item for a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.


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Six months ended December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023

Revenues increased $10.0 million, or 2.8%, from the prior year. U.S. assisted tax preparation revenues increased $3.7 million, or 4.3%, primarily due to an increase in net average charge.

Peace of Mind® revenue decreased $3.0 million, or 7.2%, due to lower prior year sales of Peace of Mind®. Peace of Mind® revenues are initially deferred and recognized over the term of the plan. Other revenues increased $5.1 million, or 24.6%, primarily due to higher bookkeeping fees. Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance® revenues decreased $3.2 million, or 20.8%, primarily due to a decrease in EA loans originated in the current year.

International revenues increased $6.5 million, or 7.2%, primarily due to higher tax return volumes in Australia combined with favorable foreign currency exchange rates. Wave revenues increased $5.9 million, or 12.5%, due to higher accounting, invoicing and receipts subscriptions and small business payments processing volumes.

Total operating expenses increased $57.9 million, or 6.9%, from the prior year period. Field wages increased $9.4 million, or 6.7%, due to higher tax professional wages in the current year. Other wages increased $9.3 million, or 6.3%, primarily due to higher corporate wages due to salary increases in the current year. Benefits and other compensation increased $5.8 million, or 8.2%, due to higher employee insurance and severance pay in the current year. Occupancy expense increased $5.8 million, or 2.9%, primarily due to higher lease and office-related expenses. Marketing and advertising expense increased $8.0 million, or 48.0%, due to the timing of advertising and lower vendor refunds for expired customer incentives in the current year.

Other operating expenses increased $26.1 million, or 15.0%. The components of other expenses are as follows:


							(in 000s)
Six months ended December 31,	2024		2023		$ Change		% Change
Consulting and outsourced services	$	33,883	$	29,401	$	(4,482)	(15.2)	%
Bank partner fees	1,363		(1,065)		(2,428)		**
Client claims and refunds	10,276		9,346		(930)		(10.0)	%
Employee and travel expenses	18,612		18,061		(551)		(3.1)	%
Technology-related expenses	52,563		50,339		(2,224)		(4.4)	%
Credit card/bank charges	36,695		34,937		(1,758)		(5.0)	%
Insurance	7,800		5,426		(2,374)		(43.8)	%
Legal fees and settlements	21,654		8,429		(13,225)		(156.9)	%
Supplies	6,477		7,118		641		9.0	%
Other	10,974		12,190		1,216		10.0	%
	$	200,297	$	174,182	$	(26,115)	(15.0)	%

Legal expense increased $13.2 million primarily due to higher outside legal counsel spend.

We recorded income tax expense of $130.7 million in the current year compared to $143.2 million in the prior year. The effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 was 24.0% and 28.9%, respectively. See Item 1, note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for additional discussion.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

These comments should be read in conjunction with the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of cash flows included in Part 1, Item 1.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY –

OVERVIEW – Our primary sources of capital and liquidity include cash from operations (including changes in working capital), draws on our unsecured committed line of credit (CLOC), and issuances of debt. We use our sources of liquidity primarily to fund working capital, service and repay debt, pay dividends, repurchase shares of our common stock, and acquire businesses.


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Our operations are highly seasonal and substantially all of our revenues and cash flow are generated during the period from February through April in a typical year. Therefore, we normally require the use of cash to fund losses and working capital needs, periodically resulting in a working capital deficit, during the months of May through January. We typically have relied on available cash balances from the prior tax season and borrowings to meet liquidity needs.

Given the likely availability of a number of liquidity options discussed herein, we believe that, in the absence of any unexpected developments, our existing sources of capital as of December 31, 2024 are sufficient to meet our operating, investing and financing needs.

DISCUSSION OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – The following table summarizes our statements of cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. See Item 1 for the complete consolidated statements of cash flows for these periods.


	(in 000s)
Six months ended December 31,	2024		2023
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	(895,638)	$	(942,166)
Investing activities	(87,493)		(71,045)
Financing activities	258,598		335,448
Effects of exchange rates on cash	(9,136)		671
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted balances	$	(733,669)	$	(677,092)

Operating Activities. Cash used in operations totaled $895.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $942.2 million in the prior year period. The change is primarily due to lower EA loans originated in the current year and changes in deferred taxes, partially offset by a higher net loss in the current year.

Investing Activities. Cash used in investing activities totaled $87.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $71.0 million in the prior year period. The change is primarily due to higher capital expenditures in the current year.

Financing Activities. Cash provided by financing activities totaled $258.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $335.4 million in the prior year period. The change is primarily due to higher repurchases of common stock in the current year.

CASH REQUIREMENTS –

Dividends and Share Repurchases. Returning capital to shareholders in the form of dividends and the repurchase of outstanding shares is, and has historically been, a significant component of our capital allocation plan.

We have consistently paid quarterly dividends. Dividends paid totaled $97.0 million and $89.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Although we have historically paid dividends and plan to continue to do so, there can be no assurances that circumstances will not change in the future that could affect our ability or decisions to pay dividends.

On August 15, 2024, the Board of Directors approved a $1.5 billion share repurchase program. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date and replaced the previously existing share repurchase program. During the six months ended December 31, 2024, we repurchased $400.1 million of our common stock at an average price of $61.10 per share, excluding excise taxes in connection with such repurchases. In the prior year period, we repurchased $350.1 million of our common stock at an average price of $43.66 per share, excluding excise taxes in connection with such repurchases. Our current share repurchase program has remaining authorization of $1.1 billion and does not have an expiration date.

Share repurchases may be effectuated through open market transactions, some of which may be effectuated under SEC Rule 10b5-1. The Company may cancel, suspend, or extend the period for the purchase of shares at any


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time. Any repurchases will be funded primarily through available cash and cash from operations. Although we may continue to repurchase shares, there is no assurance that we will purchase up to the full Board authorization.

Capital Investment. Capital expenditures totaled $49.1 million and $32.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our capital expenditures relate primarily to recurring improvements to retail offices, as well as investments in computers, software and related assets. In addition to our capital expenditures, we also made payments to acquire businesses. We acquired franchisee and competitor businesses totaling $28.0 million and $27.2 million during the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. See Item 1, note 5 for additional information on our acquisitions.

FINANCING RESOURCES – The CLOC has capacity up to $1.5 billion and is scheduled to expire in June 2026. Proceeds under the CLOC may be used for working capital needs or for other general corporate purposes. We had an outstanding balance of $790.0 million under our CLOC and amounts available to borrow were not limited by the debt-to-EBITDA covenant as of December 31, 2024.

Our Senior Notes due in October 2025 (2025 Senior Notes) are classified as a current liability as of December 31, 2024. We are considering various financing options in regard to the maturing 2025 Senior Notes and anticipate these options will provide adequate liquidity to fund the cash requirements at or prior to maturity.

The following table provides ratings for debt issued by Block Financial LLC (Block Financial) as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024:

As of

December 31, 2024

June 30, 2024

Short-term

Long-term

Outlook

Short-term

Long-term

Outlook

Moody's

P-3

Baa3

Stable

P-3

Baa3

Stable

S&P

A-2

BBB

Stable

A-2

BBB

Stable

Other than described above, there have been no material changes in our borrowings from those reported as of June 30, 2024 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

CASH AND OTHER ASSETS – As of December 31, 2024, we held cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted amounts, of $320.1 million, including $158.6 million held by our foreign subsidiaries.

Foreign Operations. Seasonal borrowing needs of our Canadian operations are typically funded by our U.S. operations. To mitigate foreign currency risk, we sometimes enter into foreign exchange forward contracts. There were no forward contracts outstanding as of December 31, 2024.

We do not currently intend to repatriate non-borrowed funds held by our foreign subsidiaries in a manner that would trigger a tax liability.

The impact of changes in foreign exchange rates during the period on our international cash balances resulted in a decrease of $9.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2024 and in an increase of $0.7 million during the six months ended December 31, 2023.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS – The Company entered into an agreement to purchase federal Investment tax credits (“ITC”). During the six months ended December 31, 2024, we paid $22.9 million for ITCs. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has a remaining commitment to purchase additional ITCs, for approximately $80.0 million if certain conditions set forth in the agreement are satisfied, with the final closing payment anticipated to occur by June 30, 2025.

Effective October 18, 2024, we amended our Program Management Agreement (PMA) with Pathward®, N.A to extend the term of the PMA for two years until June 30, 2027. We purchased participation interests in EAs of $257.9 million during the six months ended December 31, 2024. See Item 1 , note 8 for additional information on our commitments.

There have been no other material changes in our contractual obligations and commercial commitments from those reported in our June 30, 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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SUMMARIZED GUARANTOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Block Financial is a 100% owned subsidiary of H&R Block, Inc. Block Financial is the Issuer and H&R Block, Inc. is the full and unconditional Guarantor of our Senior Notes, CLOC and other indebtedness issued from time to time.

The following table presents summarized financial information for H&R Block, Inc. (Guarantor) and Block Financial (Issuer) on a combined basis after intercompany eliminations and excludes investments in and equity earnings in non-guarantor subsidiaries.


SUMMARIZED BALANCE SHEET - GUARANTOR AND ISSUER			(in 000s)
As of	December 31, 2024		June 30, 2024
Current assets	$	304,264	$	44,423
Noncurrent assets	2,317,461		1,778,832
Current liabilities	437,886		77,848
Noncurrent liabilities	1,938,745		1,492,211


SUMMARIZED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - GUARANTOR AND ISSUER			(in 000s)
	Six months ended December 31, 2024		Twelve months ended June 30, 2024
Total revenues	$	33,436	$	144,206
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(3,363)		75,819
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	(2,592)		57,441
Net income (loss)	(4,702)		54,795

The table above reflects $2.3 billion and $1.7 billion of non-current intercompany receivables due to the Issuer from non-guarantor subsidiaries as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively.

REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT

There have been no material changes in our regulatory environment from what was reported in our June 30, 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Because these measures are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and are susceptible to varying calculations, they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures for other companies.

We consider our non-GAAP financial measures to be performance measures and a useful metric for management and investors to evaluate and compare the ongoing operating performance of our business. We make adjustments for certain non-GAAP financial measures related to amortization of intangibles from acquisitions and goodwill impairments. We may consider whether other significant items that arise in the future should be excluded from our non-GAAP financial measures.

We measure the performance of our business using a variety of metrics, including earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) from continuing operations, adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, free cash flow and free cash flow yield. We also use EBITDA from continuing operations and pretax income of continuing operations, each subject to permitted adjustments, as performance metrics in incentive compensation calculations for our employees.


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The following is a reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA from continuing operations, which is a non-GAAP financial measure:


							(in 000s)
	Three months ended December 31,				Six months ended December 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net loss - as reported	$	(243,420)	$	(189,755)	$	(415,996)	$	(353,237)
Discontinued operations, net	954		639		2,109		1,248
Net loss from continuing operations - as reported	(242,466)		(189,116)		(413,887)		(351,989)
Add back:
Income tax benefit	(69,833)		(93,758)		(130,673)		(143,245)
Interest expense	21,752		21,364		37,599		37,234
Depreciation and amortization	29,195		30,107		58,026		60,332
	(18,886)		(42,287)		(35,048)		(45,679)
EBITDA from continuing operations	$	(261,352)	$	(231,403)	$	(448,935)	$	(397,668)

The following is a reconciliation of our results from continuing operations to our adjusted results from continuing operations, which is a non-GAAP financial measure:


(in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Three months ended December 31,				Six months ended December 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net loss from continuing operations - as reported	$	(242,466)	$	(189,116)	$	(413,887)	$	(351,989)
Adjustments:
Amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions (pretax)	10,910		12,269		22,038		24,824
Tax effect of adjustments (1)	(2,539)		(3,087)		(5,184)		(6,022)
Adjusted net loss from continuing operations	$	(234,095)	$	(179,934)	$	(397,033)	$	(333,187)
Diluted loss per share from continuing operations - as reported	$	(1.79)	$	(1.33)	$	(3.02)	$	(2.44)
Adjustments, net of tax	0.06		0.06		0.13		0.13
Adjusted diluted loss per share from continuing operations	$	(1.73)	$	(1.27)	$	(2.89)	$	(2.31)

(1)Tax effect of adjustments is the difference between the tax provision calculated on a GAAP basis and on an adjusted non-GAAP basis.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This report and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may contain forward-looking statements. In addition, our senior management may make forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, the media and others. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words or variation of words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "commits," "seeks," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "targets," "would," "will," "should," "could," "may" or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements provide management's current expectations or predictions of future conditions, events or results. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future are forward-looking statements. They may include estimates of revenues, client trajectory, income, effective tax rate, earnings per share, cost savings, capital expenditures, dividends, share repurchases, liquidity, capital structure, market share, industry volumes or other financial items, descriptions of management's plans or objectives for future operations, services or products, or descriptions of assumptions underlying any of the above. They may also include the expected impact of external events beyond the Company's control, such as outbreaks of infectious disease, severe weather events, natural or manmade disasters, or changes in the regulatory environment in which we operate.


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All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and reflect the Company's good faith beliefs, assumptions and expectations, but they are not guarantees of future performance or events. Furthermore, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions, factors, or expectations, new information, data or methods, future events or other changes, except as required by law.

By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, a variety of economic, competitive, operational and regulatory factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. In addition, factors that may cause the Company’s actual effective tax rate to differ from estimates include the Company’s actual results from operations compared to current estimates, future discrete items, changes in interpretations and assumptions the Company has made, future actions of the Company, and increases in applicable tax rates in jurisdictions where the Company operates. Investors should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and, consequently, should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties.

Details about risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could affect various aspects of our business are included throughout our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 and are also described from time to time in other filings with the SEC. Investors should carefully consider all of these risks, and should pay particular attention to Item 1A, "Risk Factors," and Item 7 under "Critical Accounting Policies" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in our market risks from those reported in our June 30, 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES – As of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING – There were no changes during the three months ended December 31, 2024 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

For a description of our material pending legal proceedings, see discussion in Part I, Item 1, note 9 to the consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those reported in our June 30, 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

A summary of our purchases of H&R Block common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2024 is as follows:


(in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)	Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2)
October 1 - October 31	2	$	62.63	—	$	1,290,424
November 1 - November 30	3,130	$	58.62	3,128	$	1,107,066
December 1 - December 31	120	$	59.02	120	$	1,100,000
	3,252	$	58.64	3,248

(1)We purchased approximately 4 thousand shares in connection with funding employee income tax withholding obligations arising upon the lapse of restrictions on restricted share units.

(2)On August 15, 2024, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a $1.5 billion share repurchase program. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Director and Section 16 Officer Trading Arrangements

On November 11, 2024, Jeffrey J. Jones II, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 plan (Rule 10b5-1 Plan) intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act. Mr. Jones’s Rule 10b5-1 Plan provides for the sale of up to 212,963 shares of the Company’s common stock, pursuant to the terms of the Rule 10b5-1 Plan. The Rule 10b5-1 Plan expires on November 11, 2025, or upon the earlier completion of all authorized transactions under such Rule 10b5-1 Plan.

No other director or Section 16 officer adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K during the three months ended December 31, 2024.


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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are numbered in accordance with the Exhibit Table of Item 601 of Regulation S-K:


22			List of Guarantor and Issuer Subsidiaries, filed as Exhibit 22 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2024, file number 1-06089, is incorporated herein by reference.
31.1			Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2			Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1			Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2			Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


H&R BLOCK, INC.

/s/ Jeffrey J. Jones II
Jeffrey J. Jones II
President and Chief Executive Officer
February 6, 2025

/s/ Tiffany L. Mason
Tiffany L. Mason
Chief Financial Officer
February 6, 2025

/s/ Kellie J. Logerwell
Kellie J. Logerwell
Chief Accounting Officer
February 6, 2025


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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Jeffrey J. Jones II, Chief Executive Officer, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of H&R Block, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.


Date:	February 6, 2025	/s/ Jeffrey J. Jones II
		Jeffrey J. Jones II
		Chief Executive Officer H&R Block, Inc.

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Tiffany L. Mason, Chief Financial Officer, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of H&R Block, Inc.;

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.


Date:	February 6, 2025	/s/ Tiffany L. Mason
		Tiffany L. Mason
		Chief Financial Officer H&R Block, Inc.

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of H&R Block, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jeffrey J. Jones II, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


/s/ Jeffrey J. Jones II
Jeffrey J. Jones II Chief Executive Officer H&R Block, Inc.
February 6, 2025

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of H&R Block, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Tiffany L. Mason, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


/s/ Tiffany L. Mason
Tiffany L. Mason Chief Financial Officer H&R Block, Inc.
February 6, 2025

Cover - shares	6 Months Ended
Cover - shares	Dec. 31, 2024	Jan. 31, 2025
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2024
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-06089
Entity Registrant Name	H&R Block, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	MO
Entity Tax Identification Number	44-0607856
Entity Address, Address Line One	One H&R Block Way
Entity Address, City or Town	Kansas City
Entity Address, State or Province	MO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	64105
City Area Code	816
Local Phone Number	854-3000
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, without par value
Trading Symbol	HRB
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2025
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Central Index Key	0000012659
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--06-30
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		133,849,262

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
REVENUES:
Total revenues	$ 179,070	$ 179,083	$ 372,880	$ 362,883
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Costs of revenues	314,209	299,827	583,790	559,185
Selling, general and administrative	158,152	146,688	310,712	277,456
Total operating expenses	472,361	446,515	894,502	836,641
Other income (expense), net	2,744	5,922	14,661	15,758
Interest expense on borrowings	(21,752)	(21,364)	(37,599)	(37,234)
Loss from continuing operations before income tax benefit	(312,299)	(282,874)	(544,560)	(495,234)
Income tax benefit	(69,833)	(93,758)	(130,673)	(143,245)
Net loss from continuing operations	(242,466)	(189,116)	(413,887)	(351,989)
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits of $286, $191, $631 and $373	(954)	(639)	(2,109)	(1,248)
NET LOSS	$ (243,420)	$ (189,755)	$ (415,996)	$ (353,237)
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:
Continuing operations	$ (1.79)	$ (1.33)	$ (3.02)	$ (2.44)
Diluted	(1.79)	(1.33)	(3.02)	(2.44)
Discontinued operations	(0.01)	0	(0.01)	(0.01)
Consolidated	(1.80)	(1.33)	(3.03)	(2.45)
Dividends declared per share (in usd per share)	$ 0.375	$ 0.32	$ 0.75	$ 0.64
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS:
Net loss	$ (243,420)	$ (189,755)	$ (415,996)	$ (353,237)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(29,034)	11,559	(22,917)	645
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(29,034)	11,559	(22,917)	645
Comprehensive loss	(272,454)	(178,196)	(438,913)	(352,592)
Service revenues
REVENUES:
Total revenues	152,968	149,081	334,739	320,807
Royalty, product and other revenues
REVENUES:
Total revenues	$ 26,102	$ 30,002	$ 38,141	$ 42,076

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation	$ 286	$ 191	$ 631	$ 373

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 320,051	$ 1,053,326
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	21,473	21,867
Receivables, less allowance for credit losses of $20,025 and $61,182	321,171	69,075
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	114,658	95,208
Total current assets	777,353	1,239,476
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $849,691 and $838,814	143,833	131,319
Operating lease right of use assets	389,629	461,986
Intangible assets, net	270,601	264,102
Goodwill	783,286	785,226
Deferred tax assets and income taxes receivable	281,694	271,658
Other noncurrent assets	65,924	65,043
Total assets	2,712,320	3,218,810
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	136,893	155,830
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes	64,993	105,548
Accrued income taxes and reserves for uncertain tax positions	149,255	318,830
Current portion of long-term debt	349,611	0
Operating lease liabilities	170,726	206,070
Deferred revenue and other current liabilities	187,885	191,050
Total current liabilities	1,059,363	977,328
Long-term debt and line of credit borrowings	1,932,545	1,491,095
Deferred tax liabilities and reserves for uncertain tax positions	292,643	291,063
Operating lease liabilities	228,041	265,373
Deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities	72,188	103,357
Total liabilities	3,584,780	3,128,216
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, no par, stated value $0.01 per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued of 164,367,434 and 170,915,771	1,644	1,709
Additional paid-in capital	752,093	762,583
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(71,762)	(48,845)
Retained earnings (deficit)	(908,785)	12,654
Less treasury shares, at cost, of 30,522,962 and 31,324,609	(645,650)	(637,507)
Total stockholders' equity (deficiency)	(872,460)	90,594
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,712,320	$ 3,218,810
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	30,522,962	31,324,609

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 20,025	$ 61,182
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 849,691	$ 838,814
Common stock, stated value per share (in usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	164,367,434	170,915,771
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	30,522,962	31,324,609

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (189,755)	$ (415,996)	$ (353,237)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		58,026	60,331
Provision for credit losses		20,727	21,536
Deferred taxes		(1,531)	(35,525)
Stock-based compensation		17,945	17,525
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Receivables		(262,348)	(348,833)
Prepaid expenses, other current and noncurrent assets		2,588	(7,395)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, salaries, wages and payroll taxes		(76,806)	(58,543)
Deferred revenue, other current and noncurrent liabilities		(45,170)	(58,520)
Income tax receivables, accrued income taxes and income tax reserves		(192,340)	(180,706)
Other, net		(733)	1,201
Net cash used in operating activities		(895,638)	(942,166)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(49,115)	(32,708)
Payments made for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(28,017)	(27,158)
Franchise loans funded		(17,442)	(15,491)
Payments from franchisees		971	2,747
Other, net		6,110	1,565
Net cash used in investing activities		(87,493)	(71,045)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of Long-Term Lines of Credit		(100,000)	(25,000)
Proceeds from Long-Term Lines of Credit		890,000	825,000
Dividends paid		(96,960)	(89,854)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares surrendered		(436,233)	(378,709)
Other, net		1,791	4,011
Net cash provided by financing activities		258,598	335,448
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash		(9,136)	671
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted balances		(733,669)	(677,092)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		1,075,193	1,015,316
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	338,224	341,524	338,224
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW DATA:
Income taxes paid, net (includes payments for purchased investment tax credits)	72,160	62,290
Interest paid on borrowings	35,496	33,412
Accrued additions to property and equipment	4,036	3,798
New operating right of use assets and related lease liabilities	70,532	47,135
Accrued dividends payable to common shareholders	$ 45,273	$ 50,176	$ 45,273

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Total

Common Stock

Additional Paid-in Capital

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(1)

Retained Earnings (Deficit)

Treasury Stock, Common

Beginning Balances, (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023

178,936,000

32,786,000

Beginning Balances, Value at Jun. 30, 2023

$ 32,064

$ 1,789

$ 770,376

$ (37,099)

^[1]

$ (48,677)

$ (654,325)

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Net loss

(163,482)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

(10,914)

^[1]

Stock-based compensation

6,211

Stock-based awards exercised or vested

(98)

(34,226)

(3,220)

$ 37,348

Stock-based awards exercised or vested (in shares)

1,867,000

Acquisition of treasury shares (in shares)

^[2]

(823,000)

Acquisition of treasury shares(2)

^[2]

(28,464)

$ (28,464)

Repurchase and retirement of common shares (in shares)

(3,265,000)

Repurchase and retirement of common shares

(133,300)

$ (32)

(1,927)

(131,341)

Cash dividends declared - $0.38 per share

(46,901)

Ending Balances, (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023

175,671,000

31,742,000

Ending Balances, Value at Sep. 30, 2023

$ (344,884)

$ 1,757

740,434

(48,013)

^[1]

(393,621)

$ (645,441)

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Dividends declared per share (in usd per share)

$ 0.32

Beginning Balances, (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023

178,936,000

32,786,000

Beginning Balances, Value at Jun. 30, 2023

$ 32,064

$ 1,789

770,376

(37,099)

^[1]

(48,677)

$ (654,325)

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Net loss

(353,237)

Ending Balances, (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023

170,916,000

31,397,000

Ending Balances, Value at Dec. 31, 2023

$ (772,652)

$ 1,709

746,734

(36,454)

(846,162)

$ (638,479)

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Dividends declared per share (in usd per share)

$ 0.64

Stock-based compensation

$ 17,500

Beginning Balances, (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023

175,671,000

31,742,000

Beginning Balances, Value at Sep. 30, 2023

(344,884)

$ 1,757

740,434

(48,013)

^[1]

(393,621)

$ (645,441)

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Net loss

(189,755)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

11,559

Stock-based compensation

9,270

Stock-based awards exercised or vested

6,876

(165)

(46)

$ 7,087

Stock-based awards exercised or vested (in shares)

348,000

Acquisition of treasury shares (in shares)

(3,000)

Acquisition of treasury shares(2)

(125)

$ (125)

Repurchase and retirement of common shares (in shares)

(4,755,000)

Repurchase and retirement of common shares

(220,320)

$ (48)

(2,805)

(217,467)

Cash dividends declared - $0.38 per share

(45,273)

Ending Balances, (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023

170,916,000

31,397,000

Ending Balances, Value at Dec. 31, 2023

$ (772,652)

$ 1,709

746,734

(36,454)

(846,162)

$ (638,479)

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Dividends declared per share (in usd per share)

$ 0.32

Stock-based compensation

$ 9,900

Beginning Balances, (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024

170,916,000

31,325,000

Beginning Balances, Value at Jun. 30, 2024

90,594

$ 1,709

762,583

(48,845)

^[1]

12,654

$ (637,507)

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Net loss

(172,576)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

6,117

^[1]

Stock-based compensation

7,463

Stock-based awards exercised or vested

247

(23,990)

(2,611)

$ 26,848

Stock-based awards exercised or vested (in shares)

1,319,000

Acquisition of treasury shares (in shares)

^[2]

(567,000)

Acquisition of treasury shares(2)

^[2]

(35,882)

$ (35,882)

Repurchase and retirement of common shares (in shares)

(3,301,000)

Repurchase and retirement of common shares

(211,721)

$ (33)

(1,980)

(209,708)

Cash dividends declared - $0.38 per share

(52,307)

Ending Balances, (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024

167,615,000

30,573,000

Ending Balances, Value at Sep. 30, 2024

$ (368,065)

$ 1,676

744,076

(42,728)

^[1]

(424,548)

$ (646,541)

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Dividends declared per share (in usd per share)

$ 0.375

Beginning Balances, (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024

170,916,000

31,325,000

Beginning Balances, Value at Jun. 30, 2024

$ 90,594

$ 1,709

762,583

(48,845)

^[1]

12,654

$ (637,507)

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Net loss

(415,996)

Ending Balances, (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024

164,367,000

30,523,000

Ending Balances, Value at Dec. 31, 2024

$ (872,460)

$ 1,644

752,093

(71,762)

^[1]

(908,785)

$ (645,650)

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Dividends declared per share (in usd per share)

$ 0.75

Stock-based compensation

$ 17,900

Beginning Balances, (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024

167,615,000

30,573,000

Beginning Balances, Value at Sep. 30, 2024

(368,065)

$ 1,676

744,076

(42,728)

^[1]

(424,548)

$ (646,541)

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Net loss

(243,420)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

(29,034)

^[1]

Stock-based compensation

9,156

Stock-based awards exercised or vested

1,709

810

(245)

$ 1,144

Stock-based awards exercised or vested (in shares)

54,000

Acquisition of treasury shares (in shares)

(4,000)

Acquisition of treasury shares(2)

(253)

$ (253)

Repurchase and retirement of common shares (in shares)

(3,248,000)

Repurchase and retirement of common shares

(192,377)

$ (32)

(1,949)

(190,396)

Cash dividends declared - $0.38 per share

(50,176)

Ending Balances, (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024

164,367,000

30,523,000

Ending Balances, Value at Dec. 31, 2024

$ (872,460)

$ 1,644

$ 752,093

$ (71,762)

^[1]

$ (908,785)

$ (645,650)

Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

Dividends declared per share (in usd per share)

$ 0.375

Stock-based compensation

$ 9,200

[1]	The balance of our accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of foreign currency translation adjustments.
[2]	Represents shares swapped or surrendered to us in connection with the vesting or exercise of stock-based awards.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared per share (in usd per share)	$ 0.375	$ 0.375	$ 0.32	$ 0.32	$ 0.75	$ 0.64

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	6 Months Ended
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PRESENTATION – The consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the consolidated statements of stockholders' equity for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 have been prepared by the Company, without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and for all periods presented, have been made. "H&R Block," "the Company," "we," "our," and "us" are used interchangeably to refer to H&R Block, Inc., to H&R Block, Inc. and its subsidiaries, or to H&R Block, Inc.'s operating subsidiaries, as appropriate to the context. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our June 30, 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. All amounts presented herein as of June 30, 2024 or for the year then ended are derived from our Annual Report on Form 10-K. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates, assumptions and judgments are applied in the evaluation of contingent losses associated with pending claims and litigation, reserves for uncertain tax positions, and fair value of reporting units. Estimates have been prepared based on the best information available as of each balance sheet date. As such, actual results could differ materially from those estimates. SEASONALITY OF BUSINESS – Our operating revenues are seasonal in nature with peak revenues typically occurring in the months of February through April. Therefore, results for interim periods are not indicative of results to be expected for the full year. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS – Our discontinued operations include the results of operations of Sand Canyon Corporation, previously known as Option One Mortgage Corporation, which exited its mortgage business in fiscal year 2008.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

REVENUE RECOGNITION

NOTE 2: REVENUE RECOGNITION


							(in 000s)
	Three months ended December 31,				Six months ended December 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenues:
U.S. assisted tax preparation	$	48,380	$	48,342	$	91,343	$	87,605
U.S. royalties	3,499		5,454		9,351		11,155
U.S. DIY tax preparation	13,744		13,111		16,980		16,959
Refund Transfers	637		813		1,497		1,955
Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan	16,145		17,440		39,242		42,287
Tax Identity Shield®	4,013		4,694		7,922		9,274
Emerald Card® and SpruceSM	10,148		11,700		18,974		20,333
Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance®	12,308		15,235		12,308		15,533
International	31,811		29,569		96,666		90,134
Wave	26,561		23,133		52,964		47,076
Other	11,824		9,592		25,633		20,572
Total revenues	$	179,070	$	179,083	$	372,880	$	362,883

Changes in the balances of deferred revenue and wages for our Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan (POM) are as follows:


							(in 000s)
POM	Deferred Revenue				Deferred Wages
Six months ended December 31,	2024		2023		2024		2023
Balance, beginning of the period	$	156,610	$	167,257	$	20,212	$	21,828
Amounts deferred	3,209		3,601		15		8
Amounts recognized on previous deferrals	(46,962)		(48,995)		(6,092)		(5,590)
Balance, end of the period	$	112,857	$	121,863	$	14,135	$	16,246

EARNINGS PER SHARE AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

NOTE 3: EARNINGS PER SHARE AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

shares for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, as the effect would be antidilutive due to the net loss from continuing operations during the periods.

The computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations are as follows:


(in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Three months ended December 31,				Six months ended December 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders	$	(242,466)	$	(189,116)	$	(413,887)	$	(351,989)
Amounts allocated to participating securities	(240)		(192)		(469)		(369)
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	(242,706)	$	(189,308)	$	(414,356)	$	(352,358)

Basic weighted average common shares	135,563		142,340		137,359		144,307
Potential dilutive shares	—		—		—		—
Dilutive weighted average common shares	135,563		142,340		137,359		144,307

Loss per share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders:
Basic	$	(1.79)	$	(1.33)	$	(3.02)	$	(2.44)
Diluted	(1.79)		(1.33)		(3.02)		(2.44)

The decrease in the weighted average shares outstanding is due to share repurchases completed in the current and prior fiscal years.

RECEIVABLES

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Unclassified [Abstract]

RECEIVABLES

NOTE 4: RECEIVABLES

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


(in 000s)
As of	December 31, 2024				June 30, 2024
	Short-term		Long-term		Short-term		Long-term
Loans to franchisees	$	19,764	$	20,861	$	5,917	$	16,498
Receivables for U.S. assisted and DIY tax preparation and related fees	9,823		5,440		18,440		5,332
H&R Block's Instant Refund® receivables	1,375		184		2,947		207
Emerald Advance®	266,110		23,643		17,867		21,360
Software receivables from retailers	2,073		—		1,029		—
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees	6,955		—		5,808		—
Wave payment processing receivables	693		—		1,078		—
Other	14,378		659		15,989		427
Total	$	321,171	$	50,787	$	69,075	$	43,824

Balances presented above as short-term are included in receivables, while the long-term portions are included in other noncurrent assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

Balances and amounts on non-accrual status, classified as impaired, or more than 60 days past due, by tax return year of origination, as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:


			(in 000s)

Tax return year of origination	Balance		More Than 60 Days Past Due
2023	$	375	$	316
2022 and prior	1,184		1,184

	1,559		$	1,500
Allowance	—
Net balance	$	1,559

Balances and amounts on non-accrual status, classified as impaired, or more than 60 days past due, by fiscal year of origination, as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:


(in 000s)
Fiscal year of origination	Balance		Non-Accrual
2025	$	270,393	$	—
2024 and prior	38,469		38,469

	308,862		$	38,469
Allowance	(19,109)
Net balance	$	289,753


(in 000s)
	EAs		All Other		Total
Balances as of July 1, 2024	$	33,536	$	45,327	$	78,863
Provision for credit losses	19,109		1,618		20,727
Charge-offs, recoveries and other	(33,536)		(45,552)		(79,088)
Balances as of December 31, 2024	$	19,109	$	1,393	$	20,502
Balances as of July 1, 2023	$	27,386	$	35,108	$	62,494
Provision for credit losses	17,885		3,651		21,536
Charge-offs, recoveries and other	(27,714)		(37,613)		(65,327)
Balances as of December 31, 2023	$	17,557	$	1,146	$	18,703

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

NOTE 5: GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:


(in 000s)
	Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment Losses		Net
Balances as of July 1, 2024	$	923,523	$	(138,297)	$	785,226

Acquisitions(1)	12,761		—		12,761
Disposals and foreign currency changes, net	(14,701)		—		(14,701)
Impairments	—		—		—
Balances as of December 31, 2024	$	921,583	$	(138,297)	$	783,286

(1) All goodwill added during the period is expected to be tax-deductible for federal income tax reporting.

Components of intangible assets are as follows:


(in 000s)
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
As of December 31, 2024:
Reacquired franchise rights	$	413,752	$	(235,650)	$	178,102
Customer relationships	350,700		(280,481)		70,219
Internally-developed software	123,495		(122,332)		1,163
Noncompete agreements	22,807		(19,857)		2,950
Purchased technology	70,100		(54,543)		15,557
Trade name	5,800		(3,190)		2,610

	$	986,654	$	(716,053)	$	270,601
As of June 30, 2024:
Reacquired franchise rights	$	403,955	$	(228,157)	$	175,798
Customer relationships	331,435		(270,245)		61,190
Internally-developed software	122,673		(119,610)		3,063
Noncompete agreements	21,977		(19,494)		2,483

Purchased technology	70,100		(51,432)		18,668
Trade name	5,800		(2,900)		2,900
	$	955,940	$	(691,838)	$	264,102


(dollars in 000s)
	Amount		Weighted-Average Life (in years)
Customer relationships	$	19,705	5
Reacquired franchise rights	9,983		6
Internally-developed software	1,027		3
Noncompete agreements	871		5
Total	$	31,586	5

LONG-TERM DEBT

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

LONG-TERM DEBT

NOTE 6: LONG-TERM DEBT

The components of long-term debt are as follows:


			(in 000s)
As of	December 31, 2024		June 30, 2024
Senior Notes, 5.250%, due October 2025	$	350,000	$	350,000
Senior Notes, 2.500%, due July 2028	500,000		500,000
Senior Notes, 3.875%, due August 2030	650,000		650,000
Committed line of credit borrowings	790,000		—
Debt issuance costs and discounts	(7,844)		(8,905)
Total long-term debt	2,282,156		1,491,095
Less: Current portion	(349,611)		—
Long-term portion	$	1,932,545	$	1,491,095
Estimated fair value of long-term debt	$	2,193,000	$	1,391,000

We had an outstanding balance of $790.0 million under our CLOC and amounts available to borrow were not limited by the debt-to-EBITDA covenant as of December 31, 2024.

INCOME TAXES	6 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES	Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	NOTE 7: INCOME TAXES We file a consolidated federal income tax return in the U.S. with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and file tax returns in various state, local, and foreign jurisdictions. We had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $244.1 million and $251.8 million as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively. The gross unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $7.7 million during the six months ended December 31, 2024. We believe it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by approximately $148.4 million within the next twelve months. The anticipated decrease is due to the expiration of statutes of limitations, anticipated closure of various tax matters currently under examination, and settlements with tax authorities. For such matters where a change in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits is not yet deemed reasonably possible, no estimate has been included. Our effective tax rate for continuing operations, including the effects of discrete tax items, was 24.0% and 28.9% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Discrete items increased the effective tax rate by 0.3% and 5.4% for the six months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Discrete income tax benefits of $1.5 million and $26.6 million were recorded in the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The discrete tax benefit recorded in the current period primarily resulted from investment tax credit purchases. The discrete tax benefit recorded in the prior period primarily resulted from settlements with taxing authorities and state statute of limitations expirations. The impact of discrete tax items combined with the seasonal nature of our business can cause the effective tax rate in our second quarter to be significantly different than the rate for our full fiscal year.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	6 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	NOTE 8: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Our U.S. and Canadian businesses offer our 100% accuracy guarantee. Assisted tax returns are covered by our 100% accuracy guarantee, whereby we will reimburse a client for penalties and interest attributable to an H&R Block error on a return. DIY tax returns are covered by our 100% accuracy guarantee, whereby we will reimburse a client up to a maximum of $10,000 if our software makes an arithmetic error that results in payment of penalties and/or interest to the respective taxing authority that a client would otherwise not have been required to pay. Our liability related to estimated losses under the 100% accuracy guarantee was $9.7 million and $14.1 million as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively. The short-term and long-term portions of this liability are included in deferred revenue and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Liabilities related to acquisitions for (1) estimated contingent consideration based on expected financial performance of the acquired business and economic conditions at the time of acquisition and (2) estimated accrued compensation related to continued employment of key employees were $38.3 million and $26.9 million as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 respectively, with amounts recorded in deferred revenue and other liabilities. Should actual results differ from our estimates, future payments made will differ from the above estimate and any differences will be recorded in results from continuing operations. We have contractual commitments to fund certain franchises with approved short-term lines of credit for the purpose of meeting their seasonal working capital needs. Our total obligation under these lines of credit was $20.9 million at December 31, 2024, and net of amounts drawn and outstanding, our remaining commitment to fund totaled $5.8 million.

LITIGATION AND OTHER RELATED CONTINGENCIES	6 Months Ended
LITIGATION AND OTHER RELATED CONTINGENCIES	Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
LITIGATION AND OTHER RELATED CONTINGENCIES	NOTE 9: LITIGATION AND OTHER RELATED CONTINGENCIES We are a defendant in numerous litigation and arbitration matters, arising both in the ordinary course of business and otherwise, including as described below. The matters described below are not all of the lawsuits or arbitrations to which we are subject. In some of the matters, very large or indeterminate amounts, including punitive damages, may be sought. U.S. jurisdictions permit considerable variation in the assertion of monetary damages or other relief. Jurisdictions may permit claimants not to specify the monetary damages sought or may permit claimants to state only that the amount sought is sufficient to invoke the jurisdiction. In addition, jurisdictions may permit plaintiffs to allege monetary damages in amounts well exceeding reasonably possible verdicts in the jurisdiction for similar matters. We believe that the monetary relief which may be specified in a lawsuit or claim bears little relevance to its merits or disposition value due to this variability in pleadings and our experience in handling and resolving numerous claims over an extended period of time. The outcome of a matter and the amount or range of potential loss at particular points in time may be difficult to ascertain. Among other things, uncertainties can include how fact finders will evaluate documentary evidence and the credibility and effectiveness of witness testimony, and how courts and arbitrators will apply the law. Disposition valuations are also subject to the uncertainty of how opposing parties and their counsel will view the relevant evidence and applicable law. In addition to litigation and arbitration matters, we are also subject to other loss contingencies arising out of our business activities, including as described below. We accrue liabilities for litigation, arbitration and other related loss contingencies and any related settlements when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If a range of loss is estimated, and some amount within that range appears to be a better estimate than any other amount within that range, then that amount is accrued. If no amount within the range can be identified as a better estimate than any other amount, we accrue the minimum amount in the range. For such matters where a loss is believed to be reasonably possible, but not probable, or the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, no accrual has been made. It is possible that such matters could require us to pay damages or make other expenditures or accrue liabilities in amounts that could not be reasonably estimated as of December 31, 2024. While the potential future liabilities could be material in the particular quarterly or annual periods in which they are recorded, based on information currently known, we do not believe any such liabilities are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business and our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. Our accrued liabilities were $11.1 million and $7.2 million as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively. Our estimate of the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses includes (1) matters where a liability has been accrued and there is a reasonably possible loss in excess of the amount accrued for that liability, and (2) matters where a liability has not been accrued but we believe a loss is reasonably possible. This aggregate range only represents those losses as to which we are currently able to estimate a reasonably possible loss or range of loss. It does not represent our maximum loss exposure. Matters for which we are not currently able to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss are not included in this range. We are often unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss until developments in such matters have provided sufficient information to support an assessment of the reasonably possible loss or range of loss, such as precise information about the amount of damages or other remedies being asserted, the defenses to the claims being asserted, discovery from other parties and investigation of factual allegations, rulings by courts or arbitrators on motions or appeals, analyses by experts, or the status or terms of any settlement negotiations. The estimated range of reasonably possible loss is based upon currently available information and is subject to significant judgment and a variety of assumptions, as well as known and unknown uncertainties. The matters underlying the estimated range will change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from the current estimate. As of December 31, 2024, we believe the estimate of the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses in excess of amounts accrued, where the range of loss can be estimated, is not material. At the end of each reporting period, we review relevant information with respect to litigation, arbitration and other related loss contingencies and update our accruals, disclosures, and estimates of reasonably possible loss or range of loss based on such reviews. Costs incurred with defending matters are expensed as incurred. Any receivable for insurance recoveries is recorded separately from the corresponding liability, and only if recovery is determined to be probable and reasonably estimable. We believe we have meritorious defenses to the claims asserted in the various matters described in this note, and we intend to defend them vigorously. The amounts claimed in the matters are substantial, however, and there can be no assurances as to their outcomes. In the event of unfavorable outcomes, it could require modifications to our operations; in addition, the amounts that may be required to be paid to discharge or settle the matters could be substantial and could have a material adverse impact on our business and our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. We have received and are responding to certain governmental inquiries, class actions and mass arbitrations relating to the IRS Free File Program and other aspects of our DIY tax preparation services, including the use of pixels. Related to one of these matters, on February 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an administrative complaint before the FTC alleging unfair or deceptive business acts or practices in connection with certain aspects of our DIY tax preparation services. A hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) of the FTC was scheduled to begin on October 23, 2024. We filed a complaint in federal court in the Western District of Missouri challenging the constitutionality of the ALJ’s removal protections and seeking to enjoin the ALJ’s participation in the adjudication of the matter. The federal court denied our motion for a preliminary injunction on August 1, 2024. We filed an appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. On October 21, 2024, we entered into a Consent Agreement to resolve the allegations of the complaint through a Decision and Order, which became final and effective on January 8, 2025. The complaint filed in the Missouri federal court and the corresponding appeal were subsequently dismissed by consent of the parties. An accrual related to these matters is included in our loss contingency accrual. We are from time to time a party to litigation, arbitration and other loss contingencies not discussed herein arising out of our business operations. These matters may include actions by state attorneys general, other state regulators, federal regulators, individual plaintiffs, and cases in which plaintiffs seek to represent others who may be similarly situated.

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net loss	$ (243,420)	$ (172,576)	$ (189,755)	$ (163,482)	$ (415,996)	$ (353,237)

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
Insider Trading Arrangements	Dec. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policy)	6 Months Ended
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policy)	Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	The consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the consolidated statements of stockholders' equity for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 have been prepared by the Company, without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and for all periods presented, have been made. "H&R Block," "the Company," "we," "our," and "us" are used interchangeably to refer to H&R Block, Inc., to H&R Block, Inc. and its subsidiaries, or to H&R Block, Inc.'s operating subsidiaries, as appropriate to the context. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our June 30, 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. All amounts presented herein as of June 30, 2024 or for the year then ended are derived from our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Management Estimates	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates, assumptions and judgments are applied in the evaluation of contingent losses associated with pending claims and litigation, reserves for uncertain tax positions, and fair value of reporting units. Estimates have been prepared based on the best information available as of each balance sheet date. As such, actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Discontinued Operations	Our discontinued operations include the results of operations of Sand Canyon Corporation, previously known as Option One Mortgage Corporation, which exited its mortgage business in fiscal year 2008.

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue by Major Service Line


							(in 000s)
	Three months ended December 31,				Six months ended December 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenues:
U.S. assisted tax preparation	$	48,380	$	48,342	$	91,343	$	87,605
U.S. royalties	3,499		5,454		9,351		11,155
U.S. DIY tax preparation	13,744		13,111		16,980		16,959
Refund Transfers	637		813		1,497		1,955
Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan	16,145		17,440		39,242		42,287
Tax Identity Shield®	4,013		4,694		7,922		9,274
Emerald Card® and SpruceSM	10,148		11,700		18,974		20,333
Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance®	12,308		15,235		12,308		15,533
International	31,811		29,569		96,666		90,134
Wave	26,561		23,133		52,964		47,076
Other	11,824		9,592		25,633		20,572
Total revenues	$	179,070	$	179,083	$	372,880	$	362,883

Schedule of Deferred Revenue Related To The Peace of Mind Program

Changes in the balances of deferred revenue and wages for our Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan (POM) are as follows:


							(in 000s)
POM	Deferred Revenue				Deferred Wages
Six months ended December 31,	2024		2023		2024		2023
Balance, beginning of the period	$	156,610	$	167,257	$	20,212	$	21,828
Amounts deferred	3,209		3,601		15		8
Amounts recognized on previous deferrals	(46,962)		(48,995)		(6,092)		(5,590)
Balance, end of the period	$	112,857	$	121,863	$	14,135	$	16,246

EARNINGS PER SHARE AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computations of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

The computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations are as follows:


(in 000s, except per share amounts)
	Three months ended December 31,				Six months ended December 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders	$	(242,466)	$	(189,116)	$	(413,887)	$	(351,989)
Amounts allocated to participating securities	(240)		(192)		(469)		(369)
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	(242,706)	$	(189,308)	$	(414,356)	$	(352,358)

Basic weighted average common shares	135,563		142,340		137,359		144,307
Potential dilutive shares	—		—		—		—
Dilutive weighted average common shares	135,563		142,340		137,359		144,307

Loss per share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders:
Basic	$	(1.79)	$	(1.33)	$	(3.02)	$	(2.44)
Diluted	(1.79)		(1.33)		(3.02)		(2.44)

RECEIVABLES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Unclassified [Abstract]

Schedule of Short-Term Receivables

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


(in 000s)
As of	December 31, 2024				June 30, 2024
	Short-term		Long-term		Short-term		Long-term
Loans to franchisees	$	19,764	$	20,861	$	5,917	$	16,498
Receivables for U.S. assisted and DIY tax preparation and related fees	9,823		5,440		18,440		5,332
H&R Block's Instant Refund® receivables	1,375		184		2,947		207
Emerald Advance®	266,110		23,643		17,867		21,360
Software receivables from retailers	2,073		—		1,029		—
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees	6,955		—		5,808		—
Wave payment processing receivables	693		—		1,078		—
Other	14,378		659		15,989		427
Total	$	321,171	$	50,787	$	69,075	$	43,824

Schedule of Receivables Based On Year of Origination

alances and amounts on non-accrual status, classified as impaired, or more than 60 days past due, by tax return year of origination, as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:


			(in 000s)

Tax return year of origination	Balance		More Than 60 Days Past Due
2023	$	375	$	316
2022 and prior	1,184		1,184

	1,559		$	1,500
Allowance	—
Net balance	$	1,559

Balances and amounts on non-accrual status, classified as impaired, or more than 60 days past due, by fiscal year of origination, as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:


(in 000s)
Fiscal year of origination	Balance		Non-Accrual
2025	$	270,393	$	—
2024 and prior	38,469		38,469

	308,862		$	38,469
Allowance	(19,109)
Net balance	$	289,753

Schedule of Activity in Allowance For Credit Losses

Activity in the allowance for credit losses for EA and all other short-term and long-term receivables for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:


(in 000s)
	EAs		All Other		Total
Balances as of July 1, 2024	$	33,536	$	45,327	$	78,863
Provision for credit losses	19,109		1,618		20,727
Charge-offs, recoveries and other	(33,536)		(45,552)		(79,088)
Balances as of December 31, 2024	$	19,109	$	1,393	$	20,502
Balances as of July 1, 2023	$	27,386	$	35,108	$	62,494
Provision for credit losses	17,885		3,651		21,536
Charge-offs, recoveries and other	(27,714)		(37,613)		(65,327)
Balances as of December 31, 2023	$	17,557	$	1,146	$	18,703

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:


(in 000s)
	Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment Losses		Net
Balances as of July 1, 2024	$	923,523	$	(138,297)	$	785,226

Acquisitions(1)	12,761		—		12,761
Disposals and foreign currency changes, net	(14,701)		—		(14,701)
Impairments	—		—		—
Balances as of December 31, 2024	$	921,583	$	(138,297)	$	783,286

(1) All goodwill added during the period is expected to be tax-deductible for federal income tax reporting.

Schedule of Intangible Assets

Components of intangible assets are as follows:


(in 000s)
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
As of December 31, 2024:
Reacquired franchise rights	$	413,752	$	(235,650)	$	178,102
Customer relationships	350,700		(280,481)		70,219
Internally-developed software	123,495		(122,332)		1,163
Noncompete agreements	22,807		(19,857)		2,950
Purchased technology	70,100		(54,543)		15,557
Trade name	5,800		(3,190)		2,610

	$	986,654	$	(716,053)	$	270,601
As of June 30, 2024:
Reacquired franchise rights	$	403,955	$	(228,157)	$	175,798
Customer relationships	331,435		(270,245)		61,190
Internally-developed software	122,673		(119,610)		3,063
Noncompete agreements	21,977		(19,494)		2,483

Purchased technology	70,100		(51,432)		18,668
Trade name	5,800		(2,900)		2,900
	$	955,940	$	(691,838)	$	264,102

Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class

The amounts and weighted-average lives of intangible assets acquired during the six months ended December 31, 2024, including amounts capitalized related to internally-developed software, are as follows:


(dollars in 000s)
	Amount		Weighted-Average Life (in years)
Customer relationships	$	19,705	5
Reacquired franchise rights	9,983		6
Internally-developed software	1,027		3
Noncompete agreements	871		5
Total	$	31,586	5

LONG-TERM DEBT LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Long-Term Debt

The components of long-term debt are as follows:


			(in 000s)
As of	December 31, 2024		June 30, 2024
Senior Notes, 5.250%, due October 2025	$	350,000	$	350,000
Senior Notes, 2.500%, due July 2028	500,000		500,000
Senior Notes, 3.875%, due August 2030	650,000		650,000
Committed line of credit borrowings	790,000		—
Debt issuance costs and discounts	(7,844)		(8,905)
Total long-term debt	2,282,156		1,491,095
Less: Current portion	(349,611)		—
Long-term portion	$	1,932,545	$	1,491,095
Estimated fair value of long-term debt	$	2,193,000	$	1,391,000

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Disaggregation of Revenue by Major Service Line) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 179,070	$ 179,083	$ 372,880	$ 362,883
Assisted tax preparation
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	48,380	48,342	91,343	87,605
Royalties
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	3,499	5,454	9,351	11,155
DIY tax preparation
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	13,744	13,111	16,980	16,959
International
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	31,811	29,569	96,666	90,134
Refund Transfers
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	637	813	1,497	1,955
Emerald Card® and SpruceSM
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	10,148	11,700	18,974	20,333
Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	16,145	17,440	39,242	42,287
Tax Identity Shield®
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	4,013	4,694	7,922	9,274
Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance®
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	12,308	15,235	12,308	15,533
Wave
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	26,561	23,133	52,964	47,076
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 11,824	$ 9,592	$ 25,633	$ 20,572

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Deferred Revenue) (Details) - POM - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Contract with Customer, Liability	$ 112,900
Deferred Revenue
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Contract with Customer, Liability	156,610	$ 167,257
Amounts deferred	3,209	3,601
Amounts recognized on previous deferrals	(46,962)	(48,995)
Contract with Customer, Liability	112,857	121,863
Deferred Wages
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Contract with Customer, Liability	20,212	21,828
Amounts deferred	15	8
Amounts recognized on previous deferrals	(6,092)	(5,590)
Contract with Customer, Liability	$ 14,135	$ 16,246

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023
POM
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	$ 112.9
Current deferred revenue	83.0
TIS
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Current deferred revenue	$ 14.1	$ 21.4	$ 16.5	$ 25.2

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Remaining Performance Obligation) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2024
POM \| Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-11-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	12 months
POM \| Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-12-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	5 years
TIS
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Year	2025

EARNINGS PER SHARE AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount (in shares)			2,700,000	3,200,000
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)	135,563,000	142,340,000	137,359,000	144,307,000
Nonvested units granted (in shares)			1,100,000	1,700,000
Stock-based compensation	$ 9.2	$ 9.9	$ 17.9	$ 17.5
Unrecognized compensation costs, nonvested shares and units	$ 59.5		$ 59.5

EARNINGS PER SHARE AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders	$ (242,466)	$ (189,116)	$ (413,887)	$ (351,989)
Amounts allocated to participating securities	(240)	(192)	(469)	(369)
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$ (242,706)	$ (189,308)	$ (414,356)	$ (352,358)
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)	135,563	142,340	137,359	144,307
Potential dilutive shares (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Dilutive weighted average common shares (in shares)	135,563	142,340	137,359	144,307

RECEIVABLES (Schedule of Short-Term Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	$ 321,171	$ 69,075
Long-term	50,787	43,824
Loans to franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	19,764	5,917
Long-term	20,861	16,498
Receivables for U.S. assisted and DIY tax preparation and related fees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	9,823	18,440
Long-term	5,440	5,332
H&R Block's Instant Refund® receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	1,375	2,947
Long-term	184	207
Emerald Advance®
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	266,110	17,867
Long-term	23,643	21,360
Software receivables from retailers
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	2,073	1,029
Long-term	0	0
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	6,955	5,808
Long-term	0	0
Wave payment processing receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	693	1,078
Long-term	0	0
Other
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	14,378	15,989
Long-term	$ 659	$ 427

RECEIVABLES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
RECEIVABLES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivable	$ 2,200,000		$ 1,100,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	$ (79,088,000)	$ (65,327,000)
H&R Block's Instant Refund® receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Impaired, non-accrual status term	60 days
Financing receivable	$ 1,559,000
Emerald Advance®
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Impaired, non-accrual status term	60 days
Financing receivable	$ 308,862,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	(33,536,000)	$ (27,714,000)
Emerald Advance Lines of Credit Write Offs
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	$ (33,500,000)

RECEIVABLES (Schedule of Receivables Based on Year of Origination) (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	$ 2,200,000		$ 1,100,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	(79,088,000)	$ (65,327,000)
H&R Block's Instant Refund® receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	1,559,000
Allowance	0
Net balance	1,559,000
Non-Accrual	1,500,000
Emerald Advance®
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	308,862,000
Allowance	(19,109,000)
Net balance	289,753,000
Non-Accrual	38,469,000
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	(33,536,000)	$ (27,714,000)
Current year of origination \| H&R Block's Instant Refund® receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	375,000
Non-Accrual	316,000
Current year of origination \| Emerald Advance®
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	270,393,000
Non-Accrual	0
Prior year and before \| H&R Block's Instant Refund® receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	1,184,000
Non-Accrual	1,184,000
Prior year and before \| Emerald Advance®
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	38,469,000
Non-Accrual	$ 38,469,000

RECEIVABLES (Schedule of Activity in the Allowance For Doubtful Accounts) (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 78,863,000	$ 62,494,000
Provision for credit losses	20,727,000	21,536,000
Charge-offs, recoveries and other	79,088,000	65,327,000
Ending balance	20,502,000	18,703,000
EAs
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	33,536,000	27,386,000
Provision for credit losses	19,109,000	17,885,000
Charge-offs, recoveries and other	33,536,000	27,714,000
Ending balance	19,109,000	17,557,000
All Other
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	45,327,000	35,108,000
Provision for credit losses	1,618,000	3,651,000
Charge-offs, recoveries and other	45,552,000	37,613,000
Ending balance	1,393,000	$ 1,146,000
Emerald Advance Lines of Credit Write Offs
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Roll Forward]
Charge-offs, recoveries and other	$ 33,500,000

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill before impairment losses, beginning balance	$ 923,523
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(138,297)
Goodwill, beginning balance	785,226
Acquisitions(1)	12,761
Disposals and foreign currency changes, net	(14,701)
Impairments	0
Goodwill before impairment losses, ending balance	921,583
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(138,297)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 783,286

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 986,654	$ 955,940
Accumulated Amortization	(716,053)	(691,838)
Net	270,601	264,102
Reacquired franchise rights
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	413,752	403,955
Accumulated Amortization	(235,650)	(228,157)
Net	178,102	175,798
Customer relationships
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	350,700	331,435
Accumulated Amortization	(280,481)	(270,245)
Net	70,219	61,190
Internally-developed software
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	123,495	122,673
Accumulated Amortization	(122,332)	(119,610)
Net	1,163	3,063
Noncompete agreements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	22,807	21,977
Accumulated Amortization	(19,857)	(19,494)
Net	2,950	2,483
Purchased technology
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	70,100	70,100
Accumulated Amortization	(54,543)	(51,432)
Net	15,557	18,668
Trade name
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	5,800	5,800
Accumulated Amortization	(3,190)	(2,900)
Net	$ 2,610	$ 2,900

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Intangible Assets Acquired) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amount	$ 31,586
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	5 years
Customer Relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amount	$ 19,705
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	5 years
Reacquired Franchise Rights
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amount	$ 9,983
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	6 years
Noncompete Agreements
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amount	$ 871
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	5 years
Capitalized software
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amount	$ 1,027
Weighted-Average Life (in years)	3 years

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments made for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired			$ 28,017	$ 27,158
Amortization	$ 12,100	$ 15,400	25,000	31,200
Estimated amortization, 2022	47,000		47,000
Estimated amortization, 2023	39,900		39,900
Estimated amortization, 2024	33,100		33,100
Estimated amortization, 2025	24,900		24,900
Estimated amortization, 2026	$ 16,500		16,500
Franchisee and competitor businesses
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments made for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired			$ 28,000	$ 27,200

LONG-TERM DEBT (Components of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Line of Credit	$ 790,000	$ 0
Debt issuance costs and discounts	(7,844)	(8,905)
Long-Term Debt	(2,282,156)	(1,491,095)
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	(349,611)	0
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation	1,932,545	1,491,095
Estimated fair value of long-term debt	$ 2,193,000	1,391,000
Senior Notes \| Senior Notes, 5.250%, due October 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.25%
Senior notes	$ 350,000	350,000
Senior Notes \| Senior Notes, 2.500%, due July 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	2.50%
Senior notes	$ 500,000	500,000
Senior Notes \| Senior Notes, 3.875%, due August 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	3.875%
Senior notes	$ 650,000	$ 650,000

LONG-TERM DEBT (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum annual debt-to-EBITDA ratio	4.50
Maximum quarterly debt-to-EBITDA ratio	3.50
Minimum interest coverage ratio	2.50
Aggregate principal amount	$ 1,500,000,000
Line Of Credit Facility, Available Increase In Borrowing Capacity	500,000,000.0
Swingline Loans
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	175,000,000.0
Standby Letters of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 50,000,000.0

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 244.1		$ 251.8
Change in tax benefits that are reasonably possible	$ 148.4
Effective tax rate	24.00%	28.90%
Gross unrecognized tax benefits increase (decrease)	$ 7.7
Increase in effective tax rate from discrete item, percent	0.30%	5.40%
Discrete income tax expense (benefit)	$ 1.5	$ 26.6

LITIGATION AND OTHER RELATED CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual	$ 11.1	$ 7.2

Commitment and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
Commitment and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024
Other Commitments [Line Items]
POM maximum per tax return	$ 10,000
Standard guarantee accrual amount	9,700,000	$ 14,100,000
Contingent business acquisition obligations	38,300,000	26,900,000
Lines of credit, total obligation	20,900,000
Remaining franchise equity lines of credit-undrawn commitment	5,800,000
Loss contingency accrual	11,100,000	$ 7,200,000
Investment Tax Credit	22,900,000
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed	80,000,000
Customer Advance, Line Of Credit, Outstanding Amount	$ 257,900,000