United States of America v. HRB Tax Group, Inc., H&R Block Tax Services LLC and HRB Advance LLC - Settlement Agreement

THE PARTIES

1. The United States Department of Justice is the federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), 42 U.S.C. § 12181 - 12189, on behalf of the United States of America ("United States").

2. HRB Tax Group, Inc. ("H&R Block") owns and operates more than 7,000 tax preparation offices nationwide and is the parent company of H&R Block Tax Services LLC ("H&R Block Tax Services"), franchisor of approximately 4,000 tax preparation franchises nationwide.

3. HRB Advance LLC ("HRB") is a limited liability company and subsidiary of H&R Block, and the purchaser of certain assets and liabilities of H&R Block, LLC ("Block LLC"), a former H&R Block franchise. 

4. The United States, H&R Block, H&R Block Tax Services, and HRB are the parties ("Parties") to this Settlement Agreement ("Agreement").