RECEIVABLES (Schedule of Receivables Based on Year of Origination) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2020 USD ($)
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	$ 4,978
Allowance	(2,253)
Net balance	2,725
Non-Accrual	607
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	49,024
Allowance	(29,174)
Net balance	19,850
Non-Accrual	47,791
Current year of origination | H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	4,737
Non-Accrual	366
Current year of origination | H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	29,176
Non-Accrual	29,176
Prior year and before | H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	241
Non-Accrual	241
Prior year and before | H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	4,886
Non-Accrual	4,886
Revolving loans | H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	14,962
Non-Accrual	$ 13,729