H&R Block to Release Fiscal First Quarter 2008 Results August 30

Business Wire, August 21, 2007

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Headline of release should read: H&R Block to Release Fiscal First Quarter 2008 Results August 30 (sted H&R Block to Release Year End Results August 30).

The release reads:

H&R BLOCK TO RELEASE FISCAL FIRST QUARTER 2008 RESULTS AUGUST 30

H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will report fiscal 2008 first quarter financial results on Thursday morning, August 30, 2007, at 6 a.m. EDT, before the NYSE market opening. At that time, a copy of the press release will be available on the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com.

At 8 a.m. EDT, the company will host a conference call for analysts, institutional investors and shareholders. Mark Ernst, chairman and chief executive officer, and Bill Trubeck, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the results and future expectations as well as respond to analysts' questions. To access the call, please dial the number below approximately five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time:

U.S./Canada: 866-800-8649 - Access Code: 36607435

International: 617-614-2703 - Access Code: 36607435

The call will be webcast in a listen-only format for the media and public. The link to the webcast and a supporting slide presentation can be accessed directly on H&R Block's Investor Relations Web site, http://investor-relations.hrblock.com. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 10 a.m. EDT August 30 and continuing until 12 p.m. EDT September 13, 2007, by dialing 888-286-8010 (U.S./Canada) or 617-801-6888 (international). The replay access code is 10809038. The webcast will be replayed on the company's Investor Relations Web site at http://investor-relations.hrblock.com.

About H&R Block

H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is a leading provider of tax, financial, and 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 reported revenues of $4.9 billion and net income of $490 million in fiscal year 2006. The company has continuing operations in three principal business segments: Tax Services (income tax preparation and advice via in-office, online and software solutions); Business Services (accounting, tax and business consulting services for midsized companies); and Consumer Financial Services (investment and financial advisory services and banking services). Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., H&R Block markets its continuing services and products under two leading brands - H&R Block and RSM McGladrey. For more information, visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com.