Receivables (Schedule of Receivables Based on Year of Origination) (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019 USD ($)
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	$ 3,492
Allowance	(2,267)
Net balance	1,225
Non-Accrual	3,104
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables | Current year of origination
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	3,051
Non-Accrual	2,663
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables | Prior year and before
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	441
Non-Accrual	441
H&R Block Emerald AdvanceTM lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	44,809
Allowance	(27,535)
Net balance	17,274
Non-Accrual	42,967
H&R Block Emerald AdvanceTM lines of credit | Current year of origination
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	23,812
Non-Accrual	23,812
H&R Block Emerald AdvanceTM lines of credit | Prior year and before
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	6,718
Non-Accrual	6,718
H&R Block Emerald AdvanceTM lines of credit | Revolving loans
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	14,279
Non-Accrual	$ 12,437