Exhibit 16.1

July 14, 2003  

Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Commissioners: 

We have read the statements made by H&R Block, Inc. 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company’s Form 8-K report dated July 10, 2003. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,  

/S/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP