RECEIVABLES (Schedule of Short-Term Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2021
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	$ 88,932	$ 197,876
Long-term	41,595	52,689
Loans to franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	9,497	16,666
Long-term	28,026	28,909
Receivables for U.S. assisted and DIY tax preparation and related fees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	41,900	92,531
Long-term	3,793	3,793
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	2,357	35,665
Long-term	159	1,463
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	8,248	9,210
Long-term	8,089	17,095
Software receivables from retailers
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	2,910	4,823
Long-term	0	0
Royalties and other receivables from franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	6,167	16,136
Long-term	178	196
Wave payment processing receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	2,187	1,569
Long-term	0	0
Other
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	15,666	21,276
Long-term	$ 1,350	$ 1,233