Receivables (Schedule Of Short-Term Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	$ 138,965	$ 146,774
Receivables, net, Long Term	55,639	52,434
Loans to franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	22,427	30,596
Receivables, net, Long Term	35,325	35,212
Receivables for U.S. assisted and DIY tax preparation and related fees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	34,284	41,572
Receivables, net, Long Term	3,716	5,503
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	37,319	27,192
Receivables, net, Long Term	1,701	2,057
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	8,546	15,642
Receivables, net, Long Term	12,418	5,754
Software Receivable from Retailers
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	9,354	6,769
Receivables, net, Long Term	0	0
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	11,888	9,239
Receivables, net, Long Term	97	761
Other
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	15,147	15,764
Receivables, net, Long Term	$ 2,382	$ 3,147

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