Long-Term Obligations [Abstract]
Long-Term Obligations.
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Operating Lease Expense [Member]
Purchase Commitment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
5.40% fixed-rate notes, due 2012 [Member]
5.40 percent fixed-rate notes due 2012 [Member]
Senior notes One.
5.75% fixed-rate notes, due 2017 [Member]
5.75 percent fixed-rate notes due 2017 [Member]
Senior notes two.
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long Term Obligations And Commitments (Textuals)
Long Term Obligations and Commitments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Long-Term Obligations and Commitments Textuals.
Senior notes
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Senior notes, rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Cash paid to license technology
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Period for contractual maturities of senior notes
Period For Contractual Maturities Of Long Term Debt
Period for contractual maturities of long-term debt.
Unamortized discounts on senior notes
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Payments to acquire intangible assets
Amount payable over next ten fiscal years for agreement to license technology
Amount payable over next ten fiscal years for agreement to license technology
Amount payable over next ten fiscal years for agreement to license technology.
Present value of license technology agreement
Present Value Of License Technology Agreement
Present Value Of License Technology Agreement
Years lease term can be extended under lease option
Years Lease Term Can Be Extended Under Lease Option
Years Lease Term Can Be Extended Under Lease Option
Operating leases, rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Reported as:
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Total senior notes
Senior Notes
Fiscal year ending July 31,
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due within One Year
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due within One Year
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Second Year
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Second Year
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Third Year
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Third Year
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Fourth Year
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Fourth Year
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Fifth Year
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Fifth Year
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due after Fifth Year
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due after Fifth Year
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Other long-term obligations
Other long term obligations Abstract
Other long-term obligations.
Total license fee payable
Total license fee payable
Total license fee payable.
Total deferred rent
Deferred Rent Credit
Long-term deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Long-term income tax liabilities
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Long-term payables
Long term payables
Long-term payables.
Other
Other Liabilities
Total long-term obligations
Total long term obligations
Total long-term obligations.
Less current portion (included in other current liabilities)
Current Portion Of Other Liabilities
Current Portion Of Other Liabilities
Long-term obligations due after one year
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Comprehensive Net Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Total share-based compensation expense
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options granted and shares purchased under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options granted and shares purchased under Employee Stock Purchase Plan Text Block
Assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options granted and shares purchased under Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Activity under all share based compensation plans
Activity under all share based compensation plans Text Block
Activity under all share-based compensation plans.
Options outstanding exercisable and expected to vest and exercisable
Options outstanding exercisable and expected to vest and exercisable Text Block
Options outstanding, exercisable and expected to vest, and exercisable.
Additional Information Regarding Stock Options Restricted Stock and Espp [Table Text Block]
Additional Information Regarding Stock Options Restricted Stock and Espp [Table Text Block]
Additional Information Regarding Stock Options Restricted Stock and Espp [Table Text Block]
Summary of restricted stock unit activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Additional information regarding restricted stock units
Additional Information Regarding Restricted Stock Units [Table Text Block]
Additional Information Regarding Restricted Stock Units [Table Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Long-Term Obligations and Commitments [Abstract]
Long-Term Obligations and Commitments.
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Other long-term obligations
Other Long Term Obligations [Table Text Block]
Other long-term obligations.
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale debt securities by balance sheet classification and level in the fair value hierarchy
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of activity for Level 3 assets
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Significant inputs to discounted cash flow model
Significant inputs to discounted cash flow model [Text Block]
Significant inputs to discounted cash flow model Text Block.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Investments and Funds Held for Customers [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Investments and Funds Held for Customers.
Cash and cash equivalents, investments and funds held for customers by balance sheet classification
Cash And Cash Equivalents Investments And Funds Held For Customers [Table Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents, investments and funds held for customers by balance sheet classification.
Cash and cash equivalents, investments and funds held for customers by investment category
Cash And Cash Equivalents Investments And Funds Held For Customers By Investment Category [Table Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents, investments and funds held for customers by investment category.
Available-for-sale debt securities classified by the stated maturity date of the security
Available For Sale Debt Securities Classified By Stated Maturity Date Of Security [Table Text Block]
Available-for-sale debt securities classified by the stated maturity date of the security.
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain]
Short Term Debt Investments [Member]
Short Term Debt Investments [Member]
Long-Term Investment [Member]
Long Term Investment.
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
number of significant transfers between levels one two and three
number of significant transfers between levels one two and three
Reconciliation of activity for Level 3 assets
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Transfers from long-term to current
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recuring Basis Transfers From Long Term To Current
Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recuring Basis Transfers From Long Term To Current
Settlements at par
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases, Sales, Issuances, Settlements
Ending balance
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Financial results by reportable segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
International [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Maximum [Member]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Financial Management Solutions [Member]
Financial management solutions [Member]
Product and Service One Member.
Employee Management Solutions [Member]
Employee management solutions [Member]
Product and Service Two Member.
Payment Solutions [Member]
Payment solutions [Member]
Product and Service Three Member.
Consumer Tax [Member]
Consumer tax [Member]
Product and Service Four Member.
Accounting Professionals [Member]
Accounting professionals [Member]
Product and Service Five Member.
Financial Services [Member]
Financial services [Member]
Product And Service Six Membe.
Other Businesses [Member]
Other businesses [Member]
Product And Service Seven Member.
Reportable Segments [Member]
Reportable Segment [Member]
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Financial results by reportable segment
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Net revenue
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment
Total net revenue
Revenue, Net
Total operating income from continuing operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Unallocated corporate items:
Unallocated corporate items Abstract
Unallocated corporate items Abstract.
Share-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Other common expenses
Other Expenses
Amortization of acquired technology
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets
Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Total unallocated corporate items
Unallocated corporate items Total
Total unallocated corporate items.
Segment Information (Textuals)
Segment Information Textuals Abstract
Segment Information Textuals.
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of Reportable Segments
International Total Net Revenue As A Percentage Of Total
International Total Net Revenue As A Percentage Of Total
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Domestic Country [Member]
Domestic Country [Member]
Foreign Country [Member]
Foreign Country [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred provision for income taxes from continuing operations
Total deferred provision for income taxes from continuing operations
Total deferred provision for income taxes from continuing operations.
Total provision for income taxes from continuing operations
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Income Statement [Abstract]
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Total
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Statutory federal income tax
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
State income tax, net of federal benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Federal research and experimentation credits
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits, Research
Domestic production activities deduction
Income Tax Reconciliation, Deductions, Qualified Production Activities
Share-based compensation
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost
Tax exempt interest
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income
Effects of non-U.S. operations
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits, Foreign
Goodwill impairment
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses
Other, net
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Total provision for income taxes from continuing operations
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals [Abstract]
Accruals and reserves not currently deductible
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Other
Deferred rent
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Accrued and deferred compensation
Deferred Tax Assets Accrued and deferred compensation
Deferred tax assets accrued and deferred compensation.
Loss and tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets Loss and tax credit carryforwards
Deferred tax assets loss and tax credit carryforwards.
Property and equipment
Deferred Tax Assets Property and equipment
Deferred tax assets Property and equipment.
Share-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Other, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred tax liabilities:
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets
Other, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Total net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets Net Of Deferred Tax Liabilities Before Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets Net Of Deferred Tax Liabilities Before Valuation Allowance.
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total net deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net
Current deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Current
Long-term deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Noncurrent
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Gross unrecognized tax benfits, beginning balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Increases related to tax positions from prior fiscal years, including acquisitions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decreases related to tax positions from prior fiscal years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Increases related to tax positions taken during current fiscal year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Settlements with tax authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Lapses of statutes of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Gross unrecognized tax benfits, ending balance
Income Taxes (Textuals)
Income Taxes (Textuals) [Abstract]
Income Taxes Textuals.
Income tax effects allocated directly to equity, employee stock options
Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity, Employee Stock Options
Federal statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Discrete tax benefit due to changes in federal tax law
Discrete Tax Benefit Due To Changes In Federal Tax Law
Discrete tax benefit due to changes in federal tax law.
Effective tax rate excluding discrete tax benefits
Effective tax rate excluding discrete tax benefits
Effective tax rate excluding discrete tax benefits.
Income tax reconciliation, tax settlements, state and local
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Settlements, State and Local
Earnings from foreign subsidiaries intended to be indefinitely reinvested
Earnings From Foreign Subsidiaries Intended To Be Indefinitely Reinvested
Earnings From Foreign Subsidiaries Intended To Be Indefinitely Reinvested
Deferred tax liabilities, undistributed foreign earnings
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Unrecognized tax benefits net of related deferred tax assets
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Resulting in Net Operating Loss Carryforward
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates
Favourable net impact to income tax expense due to recognition of tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Excess foreign tax credits
Excess foreign tax credits
Excess foreign tax credits.
Federal foreign tax credits carried back
Federal foreign tax credits carried back
Federal foreign tax credits carried back.
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards, foreign
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Litigation
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Current [Member]
Allowance for Product Returns [Member]
Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]
Reserve For Rebates [Member]
Reserve For Rebates [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation allowances and reserves, beginning balance
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Valuation allowances and reserves, additions charged to expense/revenue
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Valuation allowances and reserves, deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Valuation allowances and reserves, ending balance
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Maximum percent of salary bonus and commission eligible for executive deferred compensation plan
Maximum percent of salary bonus and commission eligible for executive deferred compensation plan
Maximum percent of salary bonus and commission eligible for executive deferred compensation plan.
Executive deferred compensation plan liabilities
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current
Maximum percent of pre tax salary eligible for contribution to employee plan
Maximum Percent Of Pre Tax Salary Eligible For Contribution To Employee Plan
Maximum Percent of Pre Tax Salary Eligible For Contribution to Employee Plan.
Employer contributions for the first one thousand of salary in percent
Employer contributions for the first one thousand of salary in percent
Employer contributions for the first one thousand of salary in percent.
Portion of salary eligible for maximum employer match
Portion Of Salary Eligible For Maximum Employer Match
Portion of Salary Eligible for Maximum Employer Match.
Additional employer contribution for next six percent of salary in percent
Additional Employer Contribution For Next Six Percent Of Salary In Percent
Additional Employer Contribution For Next Six Percent Of Salary In Percent
Additional salary contributed by the employee, in percent
Additional salary contributed by the employee, in percent
Additional salary contributed by the employee in percent.
Matching contributions
Matching contributions
Matching contributions.
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Computation of Net Income Per Share [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash Equivalents And Investments Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash Equivalents And Investments Policy Text Block
Cash Equivalents and Investments.
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Funds Held For Customers And Customer Fund Deposits Policy [Policy Text Block]
Funds Held For Customers And Customer Fund Deposits Policy Text Block
Funds Held for Customers and Customer Fund Deposits.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations and Other Purchase of Business Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations and Other Purchase of Business Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share Based Compensation Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share Based Compensation Plans Policy Text BlocK
Share Based Compensation Plans.
Concentration Of Credit Risk And Significant Customers And Suppliers Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration Of Credit Risk And Significant Customers And Suppliers Policy Text Block
Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers and Suppliers.
Long-Term Obligations and Commitments
Long Term Obligations Text Block
Long-Term Obligations.
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Lists [Member]
Purchased Technology [Member]
Purchased Technology.
Trade Names [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Acquired intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Weighted average life in years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted-Average Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2012
Future Amortization Expense, Year One
2013
Future Amortization Expense, Year Two
2014
Future Amortization Expense, Year Three
2015
Future Amortization Expense, Year Four
2016
Future Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Future Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Total expected future amortization expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities [Text Block]
Current Liabilities.
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Other current liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Other Current Liabilities.
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Amortization
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax benefit from share-based compensation plans
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation plans
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Total adjustments
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Prepaid expenses, income taxes receivable and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Accrued compensation and related liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Total changes in operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of available-for-sale debt securities
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Debt
Sales of available-for-sale debt securities
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Debt
Maturities of available-for-sale debt securities
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities
Net change in money market funds and other cash equivalents held to satisfy customer fund obligations
Increase (Decrease) in Client Funds Held
Net change in customer fund deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Customer Deposits
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Capitalization of internal use software
Payments to Develop Software
Acquisitions of intangible assets
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock under stock plans
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Tax payments related to issuance of restricted stock units
Tax Payments Related To Issuance Of Restricted Stock Units
Tax payments related to issuance of restricted stock units.
Purchases of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation plans
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
License fee payable incurred for acquisition of purchased intangible assets
License Fee Payable Incurred For Acquisition Of Purchased Intangible Assets
License fee payable incurred for acquisition of purchased intangible assets.
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Concentration of Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Sales [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Composition of shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net income per share
Composition Of Shares Used In The Computation Of Basic And Diluted Net Income Per Share Abstract
Composition of shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net income per share.
Numerator:
Numerator Abstract
Numerator.
Net income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Net income from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Denominator:
Denominator Abstract
Denominator.
Shares used in basic per share amounts:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Shares used in diluted per share amounts:
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract]
Dilutive common equivalent shares from stock options and restricted stock awards
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Dilutive weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic and diluted net income per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic net income per share from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Basic net income per share from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Basic net income per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted net income per share from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Diluted net income per share from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Diluted net income per share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average stock options and restricted stock units excluded from calculation due to anti-dilutive effect
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textuals Abstract
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
Average time for amortization of Software
Average time for amortization of Software
Average time for amortization of Software.
Finite-Lived intangible assets, useful life, minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum
Finite-Lived intangible assets, useful life, maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Estimated life of property and equipment
Estimated Life Of Property And Equipment
Estimated life of property and equipment.
Property, plant and equipment, useful life, minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum
Property, plant and equipment, useful life, maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Goodwill, impairment loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Estimated life of purchased intangible assets
Estimated Life Of Purchased Intangible Assets
Estimated life of purchased intangible assets.
Acquired finite lived intangible asset useful life
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Asset Useful Life
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Asset Useful Life
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Number of customers accounted for more than ten percent of concentration risk
NumberOfCustomersAccountedForMoreThanTenPercentOfConcentrationRisk
Number of customers accounted for more than ten percent of concetration risk.
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Intuit Real Estate Solutions [Member]
Intuit Real Estate Solutions [Member]
Intuit Real Estate Solutions Member.
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations (Textuals)
Discontinued Operations Textuals Abstract
Discontinued Operations Textuals.
Gross proceeds from sale of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Net gain on disposal of business
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Goodwill as a result of sale of discontinued operation
Discontinued Operation Goodwill Decrease Due To Sale
Discontinued Operation Goodwill Decrease Due To Sale
Discontinued operation, tax effect of income from disposal of discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation
Net revenue from Intuit Real Estate Solutions
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Discontinue operation, income from discontinued operation during phase-out period, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program [Axis]
Stock Repurchase Program [Axis]
Stock Repurchase Program [Domain]
Stock Repurchase Program [Domain]
Current Program [Member]
Current Program [Member]
New Program [Member]
New Program [Member]
Restated 2005 Plan [Member]
Restated 2005 Plan [Member]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Stock Options Restricted Stock And Espp [Member]
Stock Options Restricted Stock And Espp [Member]
Stock Options And Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Options And Restricted Stock [Member]
Share Based Compensation Expense [Member]
Share Based Compensation Expense [Member]
Share Based Compensation Expense Member.
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Employee Stock [Member]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Income tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Allocated share-based compensation expense, net of tax
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Decrease in net income per share:
Decrease In Net Income Per Share Abstract
Decrease in Net Income Per Share.
Basic
Decrease in Basic Net Income Per Share
Decrease in Basic Net Income Per Share.
Diluted
Decrease In Diluted Net Income Per Share
Decrease in Diluted Net Income Per Share.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Expected volatility (range)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Weighted average expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate (range)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Activity under all share-based compensation plans
Activity under all share based compensation plans Abstract
Activity under all share-based compensation plans.
Shares available for grant, Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Number of shares, Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Weighted average exercise price per share, Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Shares available for grant, additional shares authorized
Additional Authorized Shares Available For Grant
Additional authorized shares available for grant.
Options assumed and converted in connection with acquisitions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Other Increases (Decreases) in Period
Weighted average exercise price per share, options assumed and converted in connection with acquisitions
Share Based Compensation Options Assumed And Converted Related To Acquisitions Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share based compensation Options assumed and converted related to acquisitions weighted average exercise price per share.
Options granted, shares available for grant
Share based compensation, Options granted, Shares Available for Grant
Share based compensation, Options granted, Shares Available for Grant.
Options granted, number of shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Options granted, weighted average exercise price per share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Restricted stock units granted, shares available for grant
Restricted Stock Units Granted Shares
Restricted stock units granted.
Options exercised, number of shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options exercised, weighted average exercise price per share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options canceled or expired, shares available for grant
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Canceled Or Expired
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Canceled Or Expired.
Options canceled or expired, number of shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Options canceled or expired, weighted average exercise price per share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Restricted stock units forfeited, shares available for grant
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Restricted stock units forfeited
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Restricted stock units forfeited.
Shares available for grant, Ending Balance
Number of shares, Ending Balance
Weighted average exercise price per share, Ending Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Number of shares (in thousands), options outstanding
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years), options outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions), options outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Number of shares (in thousands), options exercisable and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years), options exercisable and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average exercise price per share, options exercisable and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions), options exercisable and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Number of shares (in thousands), options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years), options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average exercise price per share, options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions), options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Additional information regarding stock options, restricted stock and ESPP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted average fair value of options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Total fair value of options vested
Total fair value of options vested
Total fair value of options vested.
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Share based compensation expense for stock options, restricted stock and ESPP
Total tax benefit for stock option, restricted stock and ESPP share-based compensation
Cash received from option exercises
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Cash tax benefits realized related to tax deductions for non-qualified option exercises and disqualifying dispositions under all share-based payment arrangements
Actual Tax Benefits Realized Related To Tax Deductions For Nonqualified Option Exercises And Disqualifying Dispositions Under All Sharebased Payment Arrangements
Actual tax benefits realized related to tax deductions for non-qualified option exercises and disqualifying dispositions under all share-based payment arrangements.
Summary of restricted stock unit activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, Number of shares, Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Number of shares granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted stock units assumed and converted in connection with acquisitions, number of shares
Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Assumed And Converted Related To Acquisitions And Business Combinations
Share based compensation restricted stock units assumed and converted related to acquisitions and business combinations.
Restricted stock units assumed and converted in connection with acquisitions, weighted average grant date fair value
Share based compensation restricted stock units assumed and converted related to acquisitions and business combinations Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share based compensation restricted stock units assumed and converted related to acquisitions and business combinations weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value.
Vested, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested, Number of shares, Ending Balance
Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance
Additional information regarding RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Total fair value of RSUs vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Share-based compensation for RSUs
Total tax benefit related to RSU share-based compensation expense
Actual tax benefits realized for tax deductions for restricted stock units
Actual tax benefits realized for tax deductions for restricted stock units
Actual tax benefits realized for tax deductions for restricted stock units.
Stockholders' Equity (Textuals)
Stockholders' Equity (Textuals) [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Textuals.
Common stock repurchased, share
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Common stock repurchased, value
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Stock repurchase program remaining authorized repurchase amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Authorized amount of stock repurchase program
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Dividend per share payable
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Decrease in share reserve for each stock option granted
DecreaseInShareReserveForEachStockOptionGranted
DecreaseInShareReserveForEachStockOptionGranted
Increase in share reserve for each stock option forfeited
IncreaseInShareReserveForEachStockOptionForfeited
IncreaseInShareReserveForEachStockOptionForfeited
Additional stock available for repurchase
Additional authorization for purchase of shares number
Additional authorization for purchase of shares number.
Number of years until options vest
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Years Of Term
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Years Of Term
Percentage of lower of the closing price for stock on the first day last day of the offering period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Lower Of Fair Market Value On First Or Last Day Of Offering Period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Lower Of Fair Market Value On Frist Or Last Day Of Offering Period
Shares issued during period for Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Shares available for issuance under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Shares available for issuance under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Shares available for issuance under Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Market price of common stock used to define in money options exercise price
intu_MarketPriceOfCommonStockUsedToDefineInMoneyOptionsExercisePrice
intu_MarketPriceOfCommonStockUsedToDefineInMoneyOptionsExercisePrice
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share based compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Expected weighted average vesting period to recognize compensation cost related to share based compensation expense, in years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Current
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $20 and $22
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Income taxes receivable
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Current assets before funds held for customers
Current Assets Before Funds Held For Customers
Current assets before funds held for customers.
Funds held for customers
Funds Held for Clients
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Long-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Noncurrent
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Acquired intangible assets, net
Long-term deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current portion of long-term debt
Senior Notes, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued compensation and related liabilities
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Current liabilities before customer fund deposits
Current Liabilities Before Customer Fund Deposits
Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer, except for customer fund deposits.
Customer fund deposits
Customer Deposits, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Other long-term obligations
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value Authorized - 1,345 shares total; 145 shares designated Series A; 250 shares designated Series B Junior Participating Issued and outstanding - None
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value Authorized - 750,000 shares Outstanding - 300,597 shares at July 31, 2011 and 313,861 shares at July 31, 2010
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Treasury stock, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Medfusion, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquistion One [Member]
Business Acquistion One [Member]
Mint Software Inc. [Member]
Business Acquistion Two [Member]
Business Acquistion Two [Member]
PayCycle, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition Three [Member]
Business Acquisition Three [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combinations (Textuals)
Business Combinations (Textuals) [Abstract]
Business Combinations Textuals.
Period Cash Retention Bonuses And Fair Value Of Assumed Equity Awards Are Being Charged Over
Period Cash Retention Bonuses And Fair Value Of Assumed Equity Awards Are Being Charged Over
Cost of acquired entity
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Fair value of assumed equity awards and cash retention bonuses that will be charged to expense over a three year service period
Fair value of assumed equity awards and cash retention bonuses
Fair value of assumed equity awards and cash retention bonuses.
Allocation of consideration to tangible assets and liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities
Allocation of consideration to identified intangible assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Excess consideration as goodwill
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Amortization of identified intangible assets over weighted average life, in years
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life
Expected tax deductible amount of goodwill acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Period for charging total consideration as expense
Period For Charging Total Consideration As Expense
Period for charging total consideration as expense.
Composition of shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net income per share
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Cost [Member]
Cost [Member]
Cost Member.
Fair Value [Member]
Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Short-term Investments [Member]
Funds Held For Customers [Member]
Funds Held For Customers [Member]
Available For Sale Debt Securities In Funds Held For Customers [Member]
Available-for-sale debt securities in funds held for customers.
Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain]
Cash And Cash Equivalents Including Funds Held For Customers [Member]
Cash And Cash Equivalents Including Funds Held For Customers [Member]
Municipal bonds [Member]
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Municipal auction rate securities [Member]
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Corporate notes [Member]
Corporate Note Securities [Member]
U.S. agency securities [Member]
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Available-for-Sale Debt Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Investments and Funds Held for Customers by balance sheet classification
Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments and Funds Held for Customers by balance sheet classification Abstract
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Investments and Funds Held for Customers by balance sheet classification
Abstract
Classification on balance sheets:
Classification On Balance Sheets Abstract
Classification on balance sheets.
Investments
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale securites, fair value discolusre
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Total cash and cash equivalents, investments and funds held for customers
Total cash and cash equivalents investments and funds held for customers
Total cash and cash equivalents investments and funds held for customers.
Cash and cash equivalents, investments and funds held for customers by investment category
Cash and cash equivalents investments and funds held for customers by investment category Abstract
Cash and cash equivalents investments and funds held for customers by investment category Abstract.
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Total available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments
Available-for-sale debt securities classified by the stated maturity date of the security
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Due within one year, amortized cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Amortized Cost Basis
Due within one year, fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value
Due within two years, amortized cost
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Within two Year Amortized Cost
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Within two Year Amortized Cost.
Due within two years, fair value
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Within two Year Fair Value
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Within two Year Fair Value.
Due within three years, amortized cost
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Within Three Year Amortized Cost
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Within Three Year Amortized Cost.
Due within three years, fair value
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Within Three Year Fair Value
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Within Three Year Fair Value.
Due after three years, amortized cost
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities After Three Years Amortized Cost
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities After Three Years Amortized Cost.
Due after three years, fair value
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities After three Years Fair Value
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities After Three Years Fair Value.
Total available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost
Total available-for-sale debt securities, fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Investments and Funds Held for Customers
Cash And Cash Equivalents Investments And Funds Held For Customers Text Block
Cash and cash equivalents, investments and funds held for customers by balance sheet classification.
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Asset Measured On Recurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Asset Measured On Recurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Asset Measured On Recurring Basis.
Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Cash equivalents in cash and cash equivalents [Member]
Cash equivalents in funds held for customers [Member]
Cash equivalents in funds held for customers [Member]
Cash equivalents in funds held for customers.
In investments [Member]
Available For Sale Debt Securities In Investments [Member]
Available for sale debt securities in investments.
In funds held for customers [Member]
In long-term investments [Member]
In long term investments [Member]
Available-for-sale debt securities in long-term investments.
Fair Value Asset Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Asset Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Asset Measured On Recurring Basis.
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale debt securities by balance sheet classification and level in the fair value hierarchy
Cash Equivalents And Availableforsale Debt Securities [Abstract]
Cash equivalents and available-for-sale debt securities.
Cash equivalents:
Cash equivalents [Abstract]
Cash equivalents.
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Investments
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Shares of Common Stock
Shares of Common Stock [Member]
Shares of Common Stock Member.
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Common Stock and Additional Paid In Capital
Common Stock and Additional Paid In Capital [Member]
Common Stock and Additional Paid In Capital Member.
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Beginning Balance, shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Components of comprehensive income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive net income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Restricted stock units released, net of taxes
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Restricted stock units released, net of taxes, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Stock repurchases under stock repurchase programs
Stock repurchases under stock repurchase programs, shares
Tax benefit from share-based compensation plans
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Ending Balance
Ending Balance, shares
Net revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Product
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Service and other
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Total net revenue
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of revenue:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Cost of product revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of service and other revenue
Cost of Services
Amortization of acquired technology
Selling and marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income from continuing operations
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Debt
Interest and other income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income from continuing operations
Net income
Basic net income per share
Shares used in basic per share amounts
Diluted net income per share
Shares used in diluted per share amounts
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Equipment [Member]
Equipment [Member]
Software [Member]
Software [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Building [Member]
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Computer software
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements, Gross
Land
Land
Buildings
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Capital in progress
Construction in Progress, Gross
Total property plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total property and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Capitalized computer software, additions
Capitalized Computer Software, Additions
Capitalized labor costs
Capitalized labor costs
Capitalized labor costs.
Senior Notes Due 2012 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2012 [Member]
Senior notes due 2012.
Other Current Liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Reserve for product returns
Reserve For Product Returns
Reserve for product returns.
Reserve for rebates
Reserve For Rebates
Reserve for rebates.
Current portion of license fee payable
Current Portion Of License Fee Payable
Current portion of license fee payable.
Current portion of deferred rent
Deferred Rent Credit, Current
Interest payable
Interest Payable, Current
Executive deferred compensation plan liabilities
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Current
Total other current liabilities
Current Liabilities (Textuals)
Current Liabilities (Textuals) [Abstract]
Current Liabilities Textuals.
Debt instrument, face amount
Unsecured revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Libor plus variable interest rate on advances under credit facilities
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Incremental rate of interest if the credit facility exceeds the specified limit
Incremental rate of interest if the credit facility exceeds the specified limit
Incremental Rate of interest if the credit facility exceeds the specified limit.
Limit of amount of credit facility for incremental interest rate
Limit of amount of credit facility for incremental interest rate
Limit of amount of credit facility for incremental interest rate.
Maximum ratio of debt to annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as per agreement
Maximum ratio of debt to annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as per agreement
Maximum ratio of debt to annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as per agreement.
Minimum ratio of annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to interest payable as per agreement
Minimum ratio of annual earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization to interest payable as per agreement
Minimum ratio of annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to interest payable as per agreement.
Letters of credit outstanding, amount
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Range of average projected future yield rates
Range of average projected future yield rates.
Range of overall discount rates
Range of overall discount rates.
Like-kind security yield rate
Like kind security yield rate
Like-kind security yield rate.
Range of illiquidity factors
Range of illiquidity factors.
Expected holding period in years
Expected holding period in years
Expected holding period in years.
Carrying value of Intuit Health reporting unit
Carrying Value of Reporting Unit
Carrying Value of Reporting Unit
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment
Impairment of intangible assets (excluding goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Other than temporary impairment losses, investments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Provision For Income Taxes From Continuing Operations
Provision For Income Taxes From Continuing Operations Text Block
Provision for income taxes from Continuing Operations.
Income From Continuing Operations Before The Provision For Income Taxes
Income From Continuing Operations Before The Provision For Income Taxes Text Block
Income From Continuing Operations Before The Provision for Income Taxes.
Differences Between Income Taxes Calculated Using The Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate And The Provision For Income Taxes From Continuing Operations
Differences Between Income Taxes Calculated Using The Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate And The Provision For Income Taxes From Continuing Operations Text Block
Differences Between Income Taxes Calculated Using The Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate And The Provision For Income Taxes From Continuing Operations.
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities Text Block
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Components of total net deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance
Components of total net deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance Text Block
Components of total net deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance.
Aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits
Aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits Text Block
Aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits.
Benefit Plans
Compensation Related Costs, General [Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
All other costs and expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
Net income (loss)