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Receivables (Schedule Of Receivables Based On Year Of Origination) (Details) - H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit $ in Thousands | Jul. 31, 2017 USD ($)
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Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Financing Receivable, Gross | $ 31,466
Year Of Origination 2017 |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Financing Receivable, Gross | 9,346
Year Of Origination 2016 and prior |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Financing Receivable, Gross | 6,898
Revolving Loans |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |
Financing Receivable, Gross | $ 15,222

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- Definition Amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the note. The note also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. Excludes amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 942 -SubTopic 210 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.9-03.10(3)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6876686&loc=d3e534808-122878 + Details
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