H&R Block, founded in 1955 by brothers Henry and Richard Bloch in Kansas City, is a tax preparation company that pairs human expertise with digital tools. Its technology work spans AI-assisted tax guidance, online tax preparation software, digital document storage and client communication platforms, mobile banking and fintech, and refund-related lending products. The company is headquartered in Kansas City and operates worldwide.
The product line includes H&R Block Online Free Edition, available to eligible filers (approximately 52% of filers qualify), paid online and software offerings that combine AI-assisted guidance with live tax support, and downloadable tax software for self-prepared filing. Assisted preparation is delivered one-on-one with tax professionals, in person or virtually; these professionals average 10 years of experience. MyBlock provides a customer portal for document storage, communication with a tax professional and year-round refund tracking.
Beyond individual tax filing, Block Advisors handles small business services including tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll and business formation. Spruce, a mobile banking platform, the Emerald Card prepaid product, and refund-related lending services extend the company's financial services footprint.
H&R Block reports serving more than 22m clients worldwide in its latest year and has prepared more than 1bn tax returns over more than 70 years in tax.
