H&R Block is a tax preparation company that provides services to individuals and small businesses. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. H&R Block has over 12,000 retail locations in the United States, Canada, and Australia. In addition to tax preparation, the company also offers financial products and services such as refund advances, prepaid debit cards, and small business accounting software. H&R Block is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HRB.