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RECEIVABLES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Jul. 31, 2020 | Jan. 31, 2021 | Jan. 31, 2020
Loans to franchisees |  |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |
Loans more than 90 days past due |  | $ 0.5 | $ 0.4
H&R Block Instant RefundTM receivables |  |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |
Impaired, non-accrual status term | 60 days |  |
H&R Block Emerald Advance® lines of credit |  |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |
Impaired, non-accrual status term | 60 days |  |

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