Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2016

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Operations By Reportable Operating Segment

(in 000s)
Year ended April 30,	2016		2015		2014
REVENUES :
Tax preparation fees:
U.S. assisted	$	1,890,175	$	1,865,438	$	1,794,043
International	190,527		207,772		200,152
U.S. DIY	234,341		231,854		206,516
	2,315,043		2,305,064		2,200,711
Royalties	266,418		292,743		316,153
Revenues from Refund Transfers	165,152		171,094		181,394
Revenues from Emerald Card®	92,608		103,300		103,730
Revenues from Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan	86,830		81,551		89,685
Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance	57,268		57,202		56,877
Other	54,834		67,704		75,745
	$	3,038,153	$	3,078,658	$	3,024,295