Company
H&R Block
NYSE:HRB
H&R Block is a diversified company with subsidiaries that deliver tax, financial, mortgage and business products and services. It operates more than 9,000 tax offices and 98 Financial Centres in the United States, as well as more than 1,000 tax offices in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
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Trading foreign currency: these are the tax implications
Mark Chapman, Director of Tax Communications at H&R Block, explains Forex trading and the tax implications for Australians.
Tax treatment of foreign investments
Mark Chapman, Director of Tax Communications at H&R Block deep dives into the tax implications of foreign stocks and shares as an alternative to Australian investments.
The tax guide to Contracts for Differences
Mark Chapman, Director of Tax Communications at H&R Block takes an in-depth look at how CFDs are taxed.
Investors: a guide to getting ready for the EOFY
H&R Block's Mark Chapman answers frequently asked investor questions in the lead up to tax time.
What the federal budget means for investors
H&R Block's Mark Chapman talks investors through the tax implications of the 2023 - 2024 federal budget.
Tax tips for maximising interest deductions when interest rates are rising
H&R Block's Mark Chapman looks at the interest environment for investors borrowing to fund their portfolio.
Shares within your SMSF: The complete guide
H&R Block's Mark Chapman explores the tax implications of investing in shares in your SMSF.
Borrowing to buy investments
H&R Block's Mark Chapman shares how you can claim a tax deduction for money borrowed to finance a share portfolio.
Employee share schemes: what they mean for your taxes
H&R Block's Mark Chapman says share schemes are a great way to incentivise employees, but watch out for the tax implications!
A tax guide to owning shares: disposing of the shares
H&R Block's Mark Chapman talks investors through capital gains tax rules governing the disposal of shares.
Share traders vs share investors: how the difference can cost (or save) you in tax
H&R Block's Mark Chapman gives us the rundown on share traders and investors — and what the difference could mean for your bottom line.
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Tax guide to owning shares: dividends and other income
H&R Block's Mark Chapman says whether you hold shares in a private company or a publicly listed one, the rules about how you’re taxed on any dividends you receive as a shareholder are essentially the same.
Inheriting shares: the tax implications
Beware the tax implications of inheriting shares: although there is no immediate capital gains tax (CGT) following a death, you will face a CGT bill when you sell the shares.
What is tax loss selling?
H&R Block's Mark Chapman breaks down the art of tax loss selling.
Cryptocurrency and capital gains tax: your complete guide
H&R Block's Mark Chapman breaks down the relationship between crypto and capital gains tax in his latest column for Proactive.
What you need to know about tax and ETFs
What is an ETF? How is it taxed? Is it treated the same way as an investment in shares? H&R Block's Mark Chapman answers all your questions and more in this handy tax guide.
Your guide to receiving dividends
H&R Block's Mark Chapman breaks down the relationship between dividends and tax for a wide range of investors.
H&R Block shares roll much lower in pre-market, but Twenty-First Century Fox leaps
Also in the frame before the bell were telecoms firms Comcast Corp and Chinese telecoms ZTE Corp
Caterpillar, Urban Outfitters, Autodesk Inc and Boeing - AFTER HOURS
A look at the after hours trade in New York on Tuesday
H&R Block stock rises on better than expected financial results
"As we look to the second half of the tax season, we'll continue to focus on execution as we leverage our products, partnerships and marketing to deliver on our financial outlook"
Caterpillar, Urban Outfitters, Autodesk Inc and Boeing - AFTER HOURS
A look at the movers and shakers after hours in New York
US stocks head higher into close as traders brush aside worries for now
Experts say it could take years for the fourth biggest US city to recover from Hurricane Harvey
Berkshire Hathaway, Bank of America, AeroVironment Inc - AFTER HOURS
We stayed up at Proactive to see what was happeninbg after hours in New York
H & R Block gains 10% on the back of strong fourth quarter
The firm posted EPS (earnings per share) of $3.76, up from $3.16 in the same three months in 2016.
US shares end lower after an oil slick
US shares ended lower on Wednesday, dragged down by a glut in oil inventories which sent the price of the fuel to its lowest levels since December
H&R Block delivers better-than-expected results
Revenues and earnings for the three months to the end of January were affected by the delayed tax season
US stocks hit record highs as Dow adds 300 points, but pharma sink
US stocks hit fresh record highs on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 marking its biggest single-day gains since the presidential elections, as investors largely shrugged off declines in health care stocks
US shares close lower as oil and bank stocks weigh
US stocks closed sharply lower on Monday, especially small-caps, as energy stocks dragged tickers lower despite renewed optimism OPEC will thrash out a supply-cutting deal for oil on Wednesday
H&R Block earnings underwhelm, but Wedbush has faith
H&R Block Inc, the tax services provider reported an adjusted loss of 55 cents per share for its latest quarter, 2 cents a share wider than anticipated, but analysts at Wedbush maintained a neutral rating on Wednesday
Stocks move into consolidation mode
US markets have moved into consolidation mode after a bright opening, as investors mull a slew of economic indicators.
Stocks move into consolidation mode
Stocks are consolidating early gains, and with Chinese markets closed for the rest of the week there is a chance that a welcome period of limited volatility could be about to start.
Stocks on recovery trail after solid productivity figures
Share prices have rebounded as expected, but already there are signs of profit taking.
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US stocks boosted by productivity data
As expected, US shares have rallied, but they were already off the top after an hour of trading.