H&R Block

H&R Block was cofounded by Henry W. Bloch.

"H&R Block, founded in 1955, is not only the world's largest tax services provider but also a fully-integrated financial services company that partners with its clients, helping them save for retirement, buy a home, pay for college, manage a business and much more.

"H&R Block operates more than 12,000 offices in the U.S. and more than 1,300 locations in Canada, Australia. We have prepared 400 million tax returns since 1955. But it takes a team to serve our clients, whether it's in the office or via the Internet. Our team includes H&R Block Tax Services, H&R Block Bank and RSM McGladrey, one of the nation's leading accounting, tax and consulting firms."

Directors
Accessed January 2009:


 * Richard C. Breeden - Chairman of the Board, H&R Block, Inc.; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Breeden Capital
 * Alan M. Bennett - Retired Chief Financial Officer, Aetna, Inc.
 * Thomas M. Bloch - Educator
 * Robert A. Gerard - General Partner and Investment Manager, GFP, LP
 * Len J. Lauer - Executive Vice President and Group President, Qualcomm Inc.
 * David Baker Lewis - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lewis & Munday
 * Tom D. Seip - Private Investor
 * L. Edward Shaw, Jr. - Senior Managing Director, Breeden & Co.
 * Russell P. Smyth - President and Chief Executive Officer, H&R Block, Inc.
 * Christianna Wood - Chief Executive Officer, Capital Z Asset Management

Contact

 * Web: http://www.hrblock.com

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