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H&R Block, Inc. reports developments across its tax preparation, financial products, and small-business services business. Recurring updates cover assisted tax preparation, digital do-it-yourself filing, AI-enabled tax tools, changes in tax rules affecting filers, and seasonal operating results across U.S. assisted, DIY, international, Refund Transfer, and Wave activity.
The company also issues updates on capital allocation, including quarterly dividends and share repurchases, and on products tied to year-round money management and small-business support. Its brands and platforms include Spruce, Block Advisors, and Wave, which provide mobile banking, bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and payment-processing services alongside the company’s core tax offerings.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) has launched an innovative feature in its Online DIY product, powered by artificial intelligence, to enhance customer tax refund opportunities. This new capability automatically detects potential additional refunds from the prior year's TurboTax returns when users switch to H&R Block. Initial models indicate this technology has uncovered millions in extra refunds. Customers only incur charges if they choose to amend their return based on the findings. This approach, which leverages advanced AI algorithms and machine learning, marks a significant evolution in tax preparation, aiming to optimize financial outcomes for taxpayers.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announces the release of its fiscal 2023 second quarter results on February 7, 2023, post-market. A press release and accompanying presentation will be available on the company's investor relations website. Following the results, H&R Block will conduct a conference call at 4:30 PM Eastern to discuss financial results and outlook. Interested participants must register in advance to receive access details. The call will also be webcast for public viewing and available for replay for 90 days.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) launched its It’s Tax Season campaign on January 1, 2023, focusing on the convenience of its DIY tax product and the expertise of its 60,000 tax professionals. The campaign aims to reframe tax season as a joyous experience, highlighting the empowerment of clients engaging with diverse income streams. Created by Ogilvy New York, it offers a positive tone, underscoring the benefits of H&R Block's services while contrasting the company’s transparent approach with competitors' tactics. The initiative promotes confidence in tax preparation and financial management.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 3, 2022 – H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, payable on January 3, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 6, 2022. The company has consistently paid dividends since going public in 1962, and since 2016, it has increased the dividend by over 45% while returning nearly $3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
H&R Block (HRB) reported fiscal Q1 2023 results with total revenue of $180 million, down 7% year-over-year, impacted by prior year's Child Tax Credit. The company effectively repurchased $219.8 million in shares, reducing share count by 3%. Total operating expenses rose 6% to $389.1 million, leading to an increased pretax loss of $221.3 million. H&R Block reaffirms its revenue outlook of $3.535 to $3.585 billion and anticipates adjusted EPS between $3.70 and $3.95, projecting double-digit growth annually until 2025.
H&R Block has announced the IRS’s distribution of letters to nine million taxpayers about potential eligibility for unclaimed tax credits. These letters encourage individuals not typically required to file tax returns to consider filing for 2021, which may allow access to credits including the Recovery Rebate, Child Tax, and Earned Income Tax credits, expanded under the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act. Taxpayers seeking assistance can consult with H&R Block tax professionals to navigate the filing process and maximize their potential refunds.