Press Information For Immediate Release October 18, 2010				CONTACT: Martha O’Gorman Chief Marketing Officer (800) 790-3863 ext. 8022 martha.ogorman@libtax.com

Liberty Tax Voted “Best of the Best” Tax Service in Hampton Roads   

(Virginia Beach, VA)  The Virginian-Pilot has named Liberty Tax the “Best of the Best in Hampton Roads,” in the final tally of the local favorites’ votes for tax companies.  Last March, the Pilot conducted its annual readership poll in which readers cast their votes for their favorite businesses, organizations and professionals in the various Hampton Roads cities.  There were over 270,000 votes tallied, then the winners were chosen for a first ever “run-off” to compete for the “Best of the Best” honors. 

“We are very flattered to be voted the top people’s choice here in our hometown community,” reflected Liberty Tax Service CEO and Founder John Hewitt. “It’s a true testimony to the hard work of every member of the Liberty Tax team.”

About Liberty Tax Service

Liberty Tax Service is the fastest-growing retail tax preparation company in the industry’s history.  Founded in 1997 by CEO John T. Hewitt, a pioneer in the tax industry, Liberty Tax Service has prepared over 8,000,000 individual income tax returns.  With 41 years of tax industry experience, Hewitt stands as the most experienced CEO in the tax preparation business, having also founded Jackson Hewitt Tax Service.  The Liberty Tax Service franchise opportunity is #9 on the fastest growing franchise list of the latest Entrepreneur “Franchise 500.”

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