An H&R Block Canada survey reveals that while Canadians are increasingly open to using AI tools in various aspects of their lives, there are significant risks when using public AI platforms like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot for tax filing and personal finances. The survey found that 90% of Canadians are concerned about security implications of inputting sensitive financial information into open AI tools, which can produce inaccurate or outdated tax advice. However, about 39% of working Canadians use AI tools at work, with many hiding this usage due to perceived stigma.

A H&R Block Canada survey reveals that while Canadians are increasingly open to adopting AI in their homes and workplaces, free public AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot pose significant risks for tax filing and personal finances. The tools can generate inaccurate information ('hallucinations') and fail to account for constantly changing tax credits and deductions. Despite 90% of Canadians expressing security concerns about entering financial data into open AI systems, 20% still believe the convenience justifies the risk.

Lodge Hill Capital initiated a new position in H&R Block by purchasing 800,000 shares worth $34.86 million in Q4 2025, making it their fifth-largest holding at 6.59% of AUM. Despite the stock being down 40% over the past year and significantly underperforming the S&P 500, the investment reflects confidence in the company's durable tax preparation business model, supported by strong Q2 results showing 11% revenue growth and continued capital returns to shareholders.

H&R Block's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, payable April 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 4, 2026. The company has maintained consecutive quarterly dividends for over 60 years and has grown its dividend by 110% since 2016, returning more than $5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

H&R Block highlights expanding federal and provincial tax credits and reimbursement programs available to Canadian couples undergoing fertility treatments. The company notes that combining federal Medical Expense Tax Credits with provincial benefits can significantly reduce treatment costs, and warns that many Canadians miss available credits from previous years that can be claimed retroactively up to 10 years.

H&R Block highlights expanded federal and provincial tax credits and rebates that can significantly reduce fertility treatment costs for Canadians. The article outlines various tax incentives across provinces including Ontario (25% rebate up to $5,000/year), Manitoba (40% up to $8,000/year), Saskatchewan (50% up to $10,000/year), and Quebec (up to 80% for low-income earners). A survey reveals 65% of Canadians are unaware they can amend tax returns from the past 10 years to claim missed credits, with an average recovery of $2,700.

H&R Block declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, payable on January 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 4, 2025. The company has consistently paid quarterly dividends for over 60 years since going public in 1962.

The tax technology market is projected to grow from USD 17.87 billion in 2024 to USD 46.00 billion by 2032, driven by increasing automation, AI integration, and complex tax regulations across industries.

H&R Block and OpenAI announced a collaboration to develop a generative AI solution that will enable H&R Block's tax professionals to provide more personalized and efficient tax guidance to millions of clients.

H&R Block and Tinder are teaming up to offer a sweepstakes for Tinder users to win $1,777 on National Singles Awareness Day, recognizing the financial challenges faced by single individuals during tax season.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per share, payable on April 3, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 4, 2025. The company has paid quarterly dividends consecutively for over sixty years and has grown the dividend by 88% since 2016.

H&R Block, Inc. will report its fiscal 2025 second quarter results on February 4, 2025, and host a conference call to discuss the results, outlook, and business updates.