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Regulatory Requirements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2010 | Apr. 30, 2009
Leverage ratio | 30.8 |  |
Capital contributions to HRB Bank to meet capital requirements | $ 235.0 | $ 235.0 | $ 245.0
Dividend and return of capital return | 262.5 |  |
REO Properties and Loans [Member] |  |  |
Dividend and return of capital return | 37.5 |  |
Cash Distribution [Member] |  |  |
Dividend and return of capital return | $ 225.0 |  |

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