H&R Block began when Brothers Henry W. Bloch and Richard A. Bloch founded the company in 1955. Since then, in addition to H&R Block At Home software and online solutions, the company provide real-time, in-person tax preparation at a myriad of locations throughout America and Canada. H&R Block also offers business services through RSM McGladrey and financial products through the H&R Block Bank. The Grosse Pointe Woods office is located on Mack Avenue.