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12-08-2025
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H&R Block, Inc. Announces Leadership Succession Plan
Jeffrey J. Jones II to Retire After Eight Years; Will Remain Strategic Advisor Curtis Campbell, President of Global Consumer Tax and Chief Product Officer at H&R Block, Named CEO-Elect Appointment Comes After Rigorous Succession Planning Process KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) (the "Company') today announced that Jeffrey J. Jones II has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire as President and CEO of H&R Block on December 31, 2025, and will remain on the Board until such time. He will continue as a Strategic Advisor at the Company through September 2026. He will be succeeded by Curtis Campbell, currently H&R Block's President of Global Consumer Tax and Chief Product Officer, starting January 1, 2026. Since becoming CEO of H&R Block in 2017, Jones has spearheaded the Company's innovation to address changing consumer needs. The introduction of Upfront Transparent Pricing, as well as efforts under the Block Horizons strategy with a focus on Small Business Services, Spruce mobile banking, and the omnichannel tax experience, including AI Tax Assist, have helped to drive growth and relevance of the H&R Block brand. In addition, under Jones' leadership, the Company increased its quarterly dividend by approximately 70% and repurchased approximately 40% of its shares outstanding, returning over $4.0 billion in capital to shareholders. During his tenure, the Company's stock price increased 123% and its market capitalization grew from $5.5 billion to $7.4 billion. 'On behalf of the Board, I'd like to thank Jeff for his leadership in modernizing the Company's culture and offerings and creating significant shareholder value over the last eight years,' said Board Chair Richard A. Johnson. 'There's no question he leaves the Company well-positioned for the future.' 'Leading H&R Block over the last eight years has been the honor of a lifetime,' said Jones. 'With bold bets to drive growth, the creation of an extraordinary culture and more recently by embracing the potential of AI to augment the human help for which we are known, we have elevated the brand's relevance and created significant shareholder value.' Beyond his customer-focused initiatives, Jones launched highly successful community impact programs including Make Every Block Better, Fund Her Future, and A Fair Shot, all of which have bolstered the Company's commitment to building connections among neighbors and supporting small business owners. Jones indicated that he is proud of the Company's high-performing connected culture and record-high associate engagement, which has led to H&R Block's regular recognition on lists of best places to work and was featured in the 2024 Harvard Business School case study: 'Driving Transformation - Jeff Jones at H&R Block.' Campbell's selection follows a comprehensive succession-planning process. His appointment to succeed Jones as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026, was unanimously supported by H&R Block's Board of Directors. 'I am thrilled to pass the baton to Curtis, who joined Block in May 2024. He has deep tax industry expertise and is a tremendous fit for Block's culture. Curtis is uniquely positioned to continue driving our transformation and sustainable revenue growth,' said Jones. Johnson added: 'This transition reflects the Board's ongoing commitment to a rigorous, succession planning process focused on identifying the right leader for H&R Block's next chapter, and it is a strong testament to our leadership team's strength and capabilities that we have the right candidate in Curtis. We have the utmost confidence in him as he steps into the President and CEO role, and we look forward to working alongside him to deliver continued results and value for our customers, employees, and shareholders.' Jones and Campbell will work closely to orchestrate a smooth leadership transition until January 1, 2026, when Campbell will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer and will join the Company's Board as a director. Jones will continue to assist in the transition as a Strategic Advisor at the Company until September 2026. 'I am honored to be chosen to lead this iconic brand and company, which I have deeply admired and respected for many years,' Campbell said. 'Jeff's vision and leadership transformed H&R Block into the remarkable company it is today, and his legacy will be felt for years to come. I am excited to lead our amazing team as we enter our next phase of growth and continue to deliver on our purpose: To provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere.' About Curtis Campbell Curtis Campbell has served as President, Global Consumer Tax and Chief Product Officer of H&R Block since May 2024. In this position, Campbell leads an enterprise-wide agenda to deliver customer-centric strategies and exceptional client and tax professional outcomes with a focus on achieving strong financial performance for the global consumer tax business. Campbell is also responsible for leading enterprise-wide product management excellence. Prior to joining H&R Block, Campbell had a history of success in executive roles, including Managing Vice President-Consumer Auto at Capital One, Vice President-Product Management and Strategy at Intuit, and General Manager-Head of Product at Amazon Web Services. Immediately before joining H&R Block, he served as President and CEO of TaxAct, where, during his five-year tenure, he led TaxAct through a dramatic transformation resulting in double-digit revenue growth. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from The Citadel and a Master of International Business degree from the University of South Carolina. For more information about H&R Block, visit About H&R BlockH&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) provides help and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere through global tax preparation services, financial products, and small-business solutions. The Company blends digital innovation with human expertise and care as it helps people get the best outcome at tax time and be better with money using its mobile banking app, Spruce. Through Block Advisors and Wave, the Company helps small-business owners thrive with year-round bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and payment processing solutions. For more information, visit H&R Block News. For inquiries, please contact: Media Relations: Lexi Ryan, (816) 877-7076, Media Desk: Mediadesk@ Investor Relations: Jessica Hazel, (816) 854-4214, Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the securities laws. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words or variation of words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "commits," "seeks," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "targets," "would," "will," "should," "goal," "could" or "may" or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements provide management's current expectations or predictions of future conditions, events or results. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future are forward-looking statements. 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By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to a variety of economic, competitive and regulatory factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, that are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently completed fiscal year in the section entitled "Risk Factors" and additional factors we may describe from time to time in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You may get such filings for free at our website at You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and, consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tax Day Countdown: Get Your Refund Sooner With H&R Block or TurboTax
Taxes are a part of life, and everyone has to pay them. And, in case you didn't notice, it's already April — so Tax Day is like two weeks away! When it comes time to file your taxes, whether you work part-time or full-time, you may owe money to the federal government as well as your state (depending on which state you live in). But, you may also be due money back. Find Out: For You: According to IRS data, the average tax refund in 2024 was $3,050. If you received your refund last year, and it was similar to this amount, it could mean that you're withholding too much money, meaning that you gave Uncle Sam a tax-free loan all year. On the flip side, if you're not withholding enough money, you could potentially owe a significant tax bill. To ensure that you're paying the proper amount of taxes throughout the year, check with your human resources department to ensure your withholdings are correct. You should also look into any potential earned income tax credits, tax extension deadlines or any other potential IRS issues your forms could flag. Regardless of your expected refund amount, it can be pretty inconvenient to have to wait awhile after you file to get your money back. Fortunately, there are two options to get your tax refund sooner, thanks to electronic filing with tax authorities H&R Block and TurboTax. If you filed your 2024 tax return with H&R Block between Jan. 3 and Feb. 28, you were already privy to the Refund Advance loan, which allowed those who qualified for an advance loan of up to $4,000 with virtually no strings attached. 'This year, we're thrilled to expand the Refund Advance loan offering, allowing filers to apply for a loan of up to $4,000 within minutes of filing without interest, loan fees or complications,' said Curtis Campbell, president of global consumer tax and chief product officer at H&R Block in a recent press release. If you missed out, keep it in mind for next year. Good To Know: Here were the key features: Receive Up to $4,000: A Refund Advance loan can be issued in one of five amounts: $250, $500, $750, $1,250, or $4,000. No interest and no loan fees Quick access to funds No credit impact and high approval rates Repayment with tax refund: An H&R Block tax professional will assist in setting up repayment from the tax refund, ensuring that the loan is automatically repaid once the refund is received. If you have yet to file a tax return but are planning to use H&R Block by the tax deadline of April 15, 2025, you will still get your refund much faster than filing by mail or even through other tax platforms. This year, Intuit's TurboTax is offering the first and only fast refund guarantee that delivers federal tax refunds five days early, no matter the filer's banking institution. The goal of this initiative is to help consumers get quicker access to their funds. 'We are proud to continue advancing our faster refund offerings … to arm our customers with the financial flexibility and security they deserve,' explained Mark Notarainni, executive vice president and general manager of Intuit's Consumer Group, in a recent press release. 'We are giving our customers unparalleled access to their hard-earned money at affordable prices … with greater ease and peace of mind.' Those who file through TurboTax will simply need to pay a one-time $25 flat fee to have their federal tax refund deposited into a connected bank account five days early. In the event that the refund is not delivered early, customers will not be charged the fee. Customers may file their 2024 tax return on their own using TurboTax software or may consult with a TurboTax live expert. Caitlyn Moorhead contributed to the reporting for this article. More From GOBankingRates Trump Tells Sean Hannity Why He Took Away One of America's Favorite Tax Cuts The New Retirement Problem Boomers Are Facing Salary Needed To Achieve the American Dream in the 50 Largest Cities 8 Common Mistakes Retirees Make With Their Social Security Checks This article originally appeared on Tax Day Countdown: Get Your Refund Sooner With H&R Block or TurboTax Sign in to access your portfolio
