RECEIVABLES (Schedule of Receivables Based on Year of Origination) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2021 USD ($)
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	$ 1,739
Allowance	(27)
Net balance	1,712
Non-Accrual	1,002
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	345,120
Allowance	(26,168)
Net balance	318,952
Non-Accrual	26,285
Current year of origination | H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	737
Non-Accrual	0
Current year of origination | H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	309,382
Non-Accrual	0
Prior year and before | H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	1,002
Non-Accrual	1,002
Prior year and before | H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	12,039
Non-Accrual	12,039
Revolving loans | H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Balance	23,699
Non-Accrual	$ 14,246