RECEIVABLES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Loans to franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans more than 90 days past due		$ 0.5	$ 0.4
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Impaired, non-accrual status term	60 days
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Impaired, non-accrual status term	60 days