H&R Block Announces Annual Investment Community Conference

Business Wire, Jan 6, 2006

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- H&R Block Inc. (NYSE:HRB) will host its annual Investment Community Conference Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST in New York. The conference will outline H&R Block's growth strategy and financial targets for its businesses. The company will also discuss its positioning and outlook for the tax season just under way.

A listen-only audio webcast of the conference will be available on www.hrblock.com/about/investor. To participate, click on the "H&R Block Investment Community Conference Webcast" link and follow the instructions. Presentation materials will also be available for downloading and viewing.

In addition to the webcast, a listen-only conference call will be available during the meeting by dialing:

U.S./Canada (888) 425-2715
                      International (706) 679-8257

To access the call, please call the number approximately five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The conference call identification number is 2551181, and the topic is "H&R Block Investment Community Conference."

A replay of the call will be available beginning at 7 p.m. EST Jan. 10 and continuing until 12 a.m. EST Feb. 10, by dialing (800) 642-1687 (U.S./Canada) or (706) 645-9291 (International). The replay access code is 2551181. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com/about/investor.> About H&R Block

H&R Block is a leading provider of tax, financial, mortgage, accounting and business consulting services and products. H&R Block is the world's largest tax services provider, having prepared more than 400 million tax returns since 1955. The company and its subsidiaries generated revenues of $4.4 billion and net income of $636 million in fiscal year 2005 from operations in four principal business segments: tax preparation and advice via in-office, online and software solutions; investment and financial advisory services; retail and wholesale mortgage services; and tax/accounting/business consulting services for mid-sized companies. Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., H&R Block markets its services and products under three leading brands: H&R Block, Option One and RSM McGladrey. For more information, visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com.