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Revenue Recognition (Disaggregation of Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2021 | Apr. 30, 2020 | Apr. 30, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | $ 3,413,987 | $ 2,639,720 | $ 3,094,881
U.S. assisted tax preparation |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | 2,035,107 | 1,533,303 | 1,858,998
U.S. royalties |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | 226,253 | 193,411 | 243,541
U.S. DIY tax preparation |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | 313,055 | 208,901 | 261,413
International |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | 249,868 | 180,065 | 220,562
Refund Transfers |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | 163,329 | 154,687 | 169,985
Emerald Card® |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | 136,717 | 92,737 | 98,256
Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | 98,882 | 105,185 | 108,114
Revenues from Tax Identity Shield® |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | 40,624 | 31,797 | 35,661
Interest and fee income on Emerald AdvanceSM |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | 53,430 | 60,867 | 58,182
Wave HQ Inc. |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues |  | 36,711 | 0
Revenues | 58,277 |  |
Other |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | $ 38,445 | $ 42,056 | $ 40,169

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