UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2005
H&R BLOCK, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Missouri (State of Incorporation) | 1-6089 (Commission File Number) | 44-0607856 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
4400 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(816) 753-6900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 8.01 | Voluntary Disclosure of Other Events. |
On August 1, 2005, H&R Block, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release entitled “H&R Block To Acquire American Express’ Tax And Business Services Division And Combine It With RSM McGladrey.” A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(c) | Exhibits |
Exhibit Number | Description |
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Press Release issued August 1, 2005. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
H&R BLOCK, INC.
Date: | August 1, 2005 | By: /s/ William L. Trubeck |
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| William L. Trubeck |
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| Executive Vice President and | ||||
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Press Release issued August 1, 2005. |