Receivables (Schedule Of Receivables Based On Year Of Origination) (Details) - H&R Block Emerald AdvanceTM lines of credit $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	$ 398,584
Allowance	(28,517)
Net balance	370,067
Non-Accrual	26,289
Current year of origination
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	365,620
Non-Accrual	0
Prior year and before
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	14,068
Non-Accrual	14,068
Revolving Loans
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	18,896
Non-Accrual	$ 12,221