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H&R Block is the world’s largest tax services provider, preparing 1 in every 7 U.S. tax returns

H&R Block is the world’s largest tax services provider, having prepared more than 600 million tax returns by and through retail locations and digital solutions since 1955. There are approximately 11,000 company-owned and franchise retail locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories, and on U.S. military bases around the world. An H&R Block branded retail office is located within 5 miles of most Americans.

H&R Block employs approximately 90,000 highly trained tax professionals across the country. More than 25.6 million tax returns worldwide were prepared by and through H&R Block in fiscal 2012.

Serving taxpayers with approximately 11,000 retail offices and digital tax solutions

• H&R Block brand is the fourth largest retailer in the country, with more retail offices than Starbucks stores*
• H&R Block employs approximately 9,000 bilingual tax professionals and client service professionals
• H&R Block clients prepared more than 7.4 million tax returns through our digital solutions in FY 2012
• H&R Block’s digital business has been serving do-it-yourself clients for more than 15 years

Employing 90,000 highly trained tax professionals nationwide

• A typical client is served by an H&R Block tax professional with more than a decade of experience and hundreds hours of training
• Our tax professionals progress through a 14-level certification program, culminating in master tax advisor status
• To be re-hired, H&R Block tax professionals must complete at least 15 hours of continuing education annually
• H&R Block’s tax professionals are trained on systems, policies and procedures that require an additional 20-35 hours of education annually
• Our tax professionals have access to The Tax Institute at H&R Block, staffed primarily by CPAs, Enrolled Agents, tax attorneys and former IRS agents
  • TTI is the company’s independent research group that provides objective information and analysis on the real-world implications of tax policies and proposals on individuals and small businesses

Saving taxpayers money

• In 2012, helped clients claim more than $50 billion in tax refunds, credits and other government benefits
• H&R Block files 1 in 5 tax returns claiming Earned Income Tax Credits, a valuable tax break for low-income Americans

Serving the military

• H&R Block has tax offices on 100 U.S. military bases around the world and continues to grow
• 43 percent of active, reserve and retired service members used H&R Block for tax preparation in 2012
• More than 1,300 military spouses took H&R Block’s Income Tax Course for free, which enables them to pursue careers as H&R Block tax preparers

History of excellence

H&R Block hasn’t forgotten its Main Street roots as it’s grown from a hometown company to a global firm. Brothers Henry W. Bloch and Richard A. Bloch founded the company in 1955 based on a culture of providing superior client service and a pledge to stand behind their work.

*According to July 2012 Top 100 Power Players report by the National Retail Federation – www.stores.org/STORES%20Magazine%20July%202012/restaurants#.URp20HeK1ZI