Receivables (Schedule Of Receivables Based On Year Of Origination) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2019 USD ($)
H&R Block Instant RefundTM
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	$ 4,886
Allowance	(2,226)
Net balance	2,660
Non-Accrual	3,250
H&R Block Instant RefundTM | Current year of origination
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	4,431
Non-Accrual	2,795
H&R Block Instant RefundTM | Prior year and before
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	455
Non-Accrual	455
H&R Block Emerald AdvanceTM lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	45,920
Allowance	(27,535)
Net balance	18,385
Non-Accrual	43,831
H&R Block Emerald AdvanceTM lines of credit | Current year of origination
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	25,002
Non-Accrual	25,002
H&R Block Emerald AdvanceTM lines of credit | Prior year and before
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	6,941
Non-Accrual	6,941
H&R Block Emerald AdvanceTM lines of credit | Revolving Loans
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	13,977
Non-Accrual	$ 11,888