GlobeNewswire Inc | Mar 13, 2021 03:51PM EST

March 13, 2021

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) understands how important coronavirus relief benefits, including third stimulus payments, are to millions of American households and small business owners.TheIRS announcedmany peoplewillreceivethird stimulus paymentsvia direct depositby March 17.

TheIRSexpectsall payments will be sent outoverthe comingweeksin batcheswhetherbydirect deposit, check, or U.S. Treasury debit card.They have sharedmost people will receive their third stimulus payment as a direct deposit.

All stimulus payments to the H&R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard will be processed as they are received. Thisfirst batchwill be deposited on clients Emerald Cards byMarch 17.Whenaclientlogsinto theirmyBlockaccount,theywillsee a notification about their stimulus paymentstatus,if H&R Block has received their payment. Clients with Emerald Card questions, including how to get a replacement card, can receive live help at 866-353-1266.

ForotherH&R Block customers, such as thosewho did not receive a previous stimulus payment or tax refund on an Emerald Card,theIRS Get My Paymenttoolis thebest sourceforinformation about their third stimulus.The IRS has shared the tool will be available starting Monday, March 15.

More information about COVID-19 relief benefitsand impacts to taxes in the short and longer termis also available on H&R Blocks website:

-- Block Advisors guide to 2020 small business taxes and stimulus relief -- Coronavirus Resource Hubforindividuals and families -- Stimulus payment calculator

About H&R Block H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) provides help and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere through global tax preparation, financial products, and small business solutions. The company blends digital innovation with the human expertise and care of its associates and franchisees as it helps people get the best outcome at tax time, and better manage and access their money year-round. Through Block Advisors and Wave, the company helps small business owners thrive with innovative products like Wave Money, a small business banking and bookkeeping solution, and the only business bank account to manage bookkeeping automatically. For more information, visit H&R Block News or follow @HRBlockNews on Twitter.

For further informationInvestor Relations: Colby Brown | 816-854-4559 | colby.brown@hrblock.comMedia Relations: Angela Davied | 816-854-5798 | angela.davied@hrblock.com