Receivables (Schedule Of Short-Term Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2020	Apr. 30, 2019
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	$ 133,197	$ 138,965
Receivables, net, Long Term	51,717	55,639
Loans to franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	25,397	22,427
Receivables, net, Long Term	31,329	35,325
Receivables for U.S. assisted and DIY tax preparation and related fees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	47,030	34,284
Receivables, net, Long Term	3,112	3,716
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	15,031	37,319
Receivables, net, Long Term	1,325	1,701
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	10,001	8,546
Receivables, net, Long Term	14,081	12,418
Software receivables from retailers
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	7,341	9,354
Receivables, net, Long Term	0	0
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	9,861	11,888
Receivables, net, Long Term	42	97
Wave payment processing receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	3,200	0
Receivables, net, Long Term	0	0
Other
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net, Short Term	15,336	15,147
Receivables, net, Long Term	$ 1,828	$ 2,382