RECEIVABLES (Schedule of Receivables Based on Year of Origination) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020 USD ($)
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	$ 7,327
Allowance	(31)
Net balance	7,296
Non-Accrual	1,006
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables | Current year of origination
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	6,321
Non-Accrual	0
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables | Prior year and before
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	1,006
Non-Accrual	1,006
H&R Block Emerald AdvanceTM lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	407,574
Allowance	(28,124)
Net balance	379,450
Non-Accrual	25,357
H&R Block Emerald AdvanceTM lines of credit | Current year of origination
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	370,879
Non-Accrual	0
H&R Block Emerald AdvanceTM lines of credit | Prior year and before
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	12,729
Non-Accrual	12,729
H&R Block Emerald AdvanceTM lines of credit | Revolving loans
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	23,966
Non-Accrual	$ 12,628