Divestiture of H&R Block Bank (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Month end deposit balances		$ 419,000
Fair Value	$ 1,133		$ 441,709
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2016