EXHIBIT 16.1 July 27, 1998 Securities and Exchange Commission Mail Stop 9-5 450 5th Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Dear Sirs/Madams: We have read and agree with the comments in Item 4 of Form 8-K of H&R Block, Inc. dated July 27, 1998. Yours truly, /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Kansas City, Missouri