Richard Adolf Bloch ( February 15 , 1926 -- July 21 , 2004 ) was an American entrepreneur , and philanthropist best known for starting the H&R Block tax preparation and personal finance company with his older brother Henry in 1955 .
Richard Adolf Bloch ( February 15 , 1926 -- July 21 , 2004 ) was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist . He is best known for starting the H&R Block tax preparation and personal finance company with his older brother Henry in 1955 .