H&R Block Bank (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Investments in available-for-sale securities	$ 367,845	$ 423,495
Minimum [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Customer Deposits	425,000
Maximum [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Customer Deposits	575,000
HRB Bank [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Customer Deposits	$ 1,286,582	$ 770,288	$ 808,008