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Segment Information (Continuing Operations By Reportable Operating Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2018 | Jan. 31, 2018 | Oct. 31, 2017 | Jul. 31, 2017 | Apr. 30, 2017 | Jan. 31, 2017 | Oct. 31, 2016 | Jul. 31, 2016 | Apr. 30, 2018 | Apr. 30, 2017 | Apr. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Document Fiscal Year Focus |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2018 |  |
Total revenues | $ 2,392,849 | $ 488,426 | $ 140,854 | $ 137,802 | $ 2,327,915 | $ 451,882 | $ 131,332 | $ 125,185 | $ 3,159,931 | $ 3,036,314 | $ 3,038,153
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES | 1,231,021 | $ (120,805) | $ (236,265) | $ (205,219) | 1,211,903 | $ (150,598) | $ (228,469) | $ (203,549) | 668,732 | 629,287 | 569,479
IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS | $ 3,140,949 |  |  |  | $ 2,694,108 |  |  |  | 3,140,949 | 2,694,108 |
Tax Services [Member] | U.S. assisted tax preparation fees |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,947,160 | 1,902,212 | 1,890,175
Tax Services [Member] | U.S. royalties |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 245,444 | 250,270 | 249,433
Tax Services [Member] | U.S. DIY tax preparation fees |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 243,159 | 219,123 | 234,341
Tax Services [Member] | International revenues |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 227,266 | 210,320 | 213,400
Tax Services [Member] | Revenues from Refund Transfers |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 171,959 | 148,212 | 162,560
Tax Services [Member] | Revenues from Emerald Card® |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 102,640 | 95,221 | 92,608
Tax Services [Member] | Revenues from Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 101,572 | 92,820 | 86,830
Tax Services [Member] | Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 56,986 | 57,022 | 57,268
Tax Services [Member] | Other |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total revenues |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 63,745 | $ 61,114 | $ 51,538

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