KANSAS CITY, MO--(MARKET WIRE)--Nov 25, 2008 -- The Board of Directors of H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB - News) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share, payable Jan. 2, 2009, to shareholders of record Dec. 12, 2008.

The Jan. 2 payment marks the Company's 185th consecutive quarterly dividend.

About H&R Block

H&R Block Inc. (NYSE:HRB - News) is the world's preeminent tax services provider, having served more than 400 million clients since 1955 and generating annual revenues of $4.4 billion in fiscal year 2008. H&R Block provides income tax return preparation and related services and products via a nationwide network of approximately 13,000 company-owned and franchised offices and through TaxCut® online and software solutions. The company also provides business services through RSM McGladrey and certain consumer financial services. For more information visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com.

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