February 03, 2010
Liberty Tax Service Experiences Significant Early Season Growth
Liberty Tax Service reports an 18% increase in the number of returns filed through January 31, (compared to the same time period last year), and a robust 36% increase in revenue.
January 28, 2010
Liberty Tax Service Launches Nationwide Search To Find America's Next Lady Liberty
Liberty Tax Service, the fastest-growing international tax preparation firm in the world, today launched a search to find the company’s official spokesperson. Applications for America’s Next Lady Liberty will be accepted starting today and will close, appropriately, on Tax Day, April 15, 2010.
January 27, 2010
Liberty Tax Investigates Educational Tax Breaks That Make the Grade for Students and Teachers
The good news about the rising cost of higher education is that students and their families may take advantage of even more tax breaks and credits to offset expenses like tuition and fees. Liberty Tax Service advises taxpayers in school or with family members in school to thoroughly examine the advantages of the tuition and fees credit, the newly expanded Hope Credit, and the lifetime learning credit that may help lower their tax bills and educational costs.
January 27, 2010
From the cradle to college, children’s lives greatly impact the tax situations of their families. Liberty Tax Service advises you any child born on December 31st of 2009 or before can be claimed for the entire year of 2009.
January 22, 2010
Taxpayers donating to the Haitian relief efforts can reap an immediate tax break. Donations for the Haitian relief made to IRS-approved charities before the end of February 2010 can be written off on a 2009 tax return. Liberty Tax Service has partnered to aid Stop Hunger Now’s immediate relief efforts for the crisis in Haiti. Stop Hunger Now, an international relief organization co-founded by Liberty’s CEO and Founder John Hewitt is engaged in response efforts with its partners in Haiti to provide lifesaving food and supplies.
January 18, 2010
Participating Liberty Tax Service offices will make a donation for every tax return prepared to Stop Hunger Now’s immediate relief efforts for the crisis in Haiti. Stop Hunger Now, an international relief organization co-founded by Liberty’s CEO and Founder John Hewitt is engaged in response efforts with its partners in Haiti to fulfill the immediate vital needs of the Haitian people.
January 13, 2010
As many as 2.2 million American taxpayers are overpaying their taxes by overlooking deductions and tax breaks, according to a General Accounting Office survey. Sadly, the majority of these are middle-class workers whose incomes fall between $25, 000 and $50,000. With new tax changes, often comes confusion, with that thought in mind, Liberty Tax has developed its 2010 ad campaign to focus on its professional services and reasons why it many be time to change your tax preparer to Liberty Tax.
January 08, 2010
Liberty proves taxes can be fun - Jacksonville Daily Record
There’s one surefire way to know it’s tax season: the Liberty Tax Service wavers dressed as the Statue of Liberty have popped up all over town.
January 05, 2010
Liberty Tax Service Is Ready For Internal Tax Preparer Certification Program
With a tax preparer certification process in place since 2007, Liberty Tax Service is poised for stricter IRS standards on tax preparers that may take effect in the next few years. Liberty Tax took a proactive approach toward professional standardization, customer satisfaction and maintaining the integrity of the Liberty Tax brand by creating its own innovation three-tier skill examination for its preparers.
December 31, 2009
Liberty Tax Service Doubles the Size of its Virginia Beach Corporate Headquarters
In a planned expansion to serve its growing tax customer base and network of 1800 franchisees, Liberty Tax will kick off the new tax season by moving into an additional brand new building adjacent to its current location at 1716 Corporate Landing Parkway in Virginia Beach. The new building provides 30,000 more square feet of office space for corporate staff, and houses the online tax product division, eSmartTax. The official grand opening will be January 8th at 10 a.m. at the new facility.
December 31, 2009
Liberty Tax Service Signs Three Year Agreement With Republic Bank
Liberty Tax Service (Liberty) today announced that they have signed a three year agreement with Republic Bank (Republic) (NASDAQ:RBCAA) to have Republic provide tax refund products for over 90% of Liberty’s locations.
December 24, 2009
Liberty Tax Service's Free Tax Courses Start Soon
Savvy consumers who wish to increase their tax knowledge can enroll in free week-long basic income tax courses offered by Liberty Tax Service in its offices and online in January.
December 21, 2009
Liberty Tax’s Online Withholding Calculator Can Help Consumers Avoid Surprises at Tax Time
A big refund at tax time may mean that the IRS is using that money interest free all year. Owing at tax time is never pleasant, but may be minimized. A withholding adjustment can be the key to resolving either of these tax dilemmas. The online Liberty Tax Withholding Calculator can help consumers figure out if it’s time to adjust withholding, and how to accomplish it.
December 14, 2009
Liberty Tax Creates Online American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Survey
The tax measures that took effect with the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 are affecting most of the U.S. population, yet many taxpayers may not realize the benefits and consequences that apply to them. By checking specific areas of the online Liberty Tax American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Survey, the user can determine the economic stimulus benefits that they may take advantage of within a few minutes.
December 9, 2009
Olive Tree Publishing, Inc., the publisher of the Black EOE Journal, the Hispanic Network Magazine, and the Professional Woman’s Magazine, announced that Liberty Tax Service has been selected and will be recognized in their publications’ 2009 “Best of the Best” Annual Review Series. The annual evaluation, now in its 18th year, sets the standard for identifying corporations that are providing the best career opportunities for minorities and is the most respected evaluation of corporate America’s career advancement opportunities for minorities.
November 16, 2009
The Making Work Pay Credit May Affect Your Tax Bill
The Making Work Pay economic stimulus measure may boost the income of over 110 million American workers slightly this year. It may also cause a surprise for some taxpayers who discover that they need to adjust their withholding amounts, or owe at tax time. Liberty Tax Service encourages consumers to figure out exactly where they stand by using a new online Making Work Pay calculator located on its public Web site.
October 2, 2009
Final Tax Filing Deadline for a 2008 Individual Tax Return is Thursday, October 15th
Taxpayers who filed an extension request in April now face the October 15th tax filing deadline for 2008 returns. Liberty Tax Service urges those who still owe taxes and must file to examine several available options. Taking advantage of the IRS tax extension allows more time to file, but not to pay any taxes due, so interest is accruing on taxes not paid by the April filing deadline. In today’s recovering economy, the IRS is reacting to taxpayers who are suffering financially due to job losses and other economic hardships.
September 9, 2009
Liberty Tax Service Holds Virtual Franchise Event and Career Fair on September 15th
Liberty Tax Service will showcase its franchise, tax school and career opportunities during its first Virtual Franchise Event hosted by CareerBuilder.com. The day-long event offers participants the opportunity to explore Liberty Tax Service possibilities online and receive real time answers from Liberty Tax management and staff from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on September 15th.August 4, 2009
Liberty Tax Service Teaches Tax Preparation During Fall Tax Schools
Because no previous tax preparation experience is required, Liberty Tax Service’s fall tax school opportunity offers an equal playing field for mature and younger job seekers eager to improve their tax knowledge and work in the tax industry. Displaced workers who are 55 and older who have been laid off during the past year have encountered the greatest challenges reentering the work force.July 19,2009
Liberty Tax Service named overall "Best Place to work" By Inside Business Magazine
The Liberty Tax Service corporate office tops the chart of the “Best Places to Work in 2009” in the Hampton Roads area ranked by Inside Business magazine. This is the fourth consecutive year that Liberty Tax has been recognized.July 14, 2009
Liberty Tax Named the #1 Overall Best Place To Work in Hampton Roads for 2009! (Inside Business)
What else would you expect from a company whose franchises have a position just for dressing up as Lady Liberty and waving to cars? In fact fun is part of the company’s mission statement to its employees to “set the standard, improve each day and have some fun!”July 10, 2009
While corporate doors have been shutting on millions of employees, and unemployment has reached 9.4 percent, Liberty Tax Service has been developing an informational campaign to extol the benefits of franchising in a down economy.July 8, 2009
Liberty Tax Offers Tips for Safeguarding Tax Records and Declaring Losses
Having accessible backups of tax information, records and other documentation can prove invaluable in the event of a natural disaster or theft.June 15, 2009
Liberty Tax Service Reminds Taxpayers There are Now Tax Breaks for New Car Purchases in Every State
Car shoppers can reap the benefits of deducting some eligible fees paid for a new car in 2009, even if they purchase the car in a state with no sales tax, according to Liberty Tax Service.
May 13, 2009
Liberty Tax Service is maintaining its competitive position among the top three tax companies in the industry even during recessionary times. The Company reports a steady increase in tax returns, revenue and brand awareness for the most recent tax season.
April 09, 2009
Liberty Tax Service Offers Tax Deadline Slumber Party
Restless taxpayers can take advantage of extended hours, have their taxes prepared overnights, and even wear their pajamas into Liberty Tax Service in the wee hours before the April 15th tax filing deadline.
April 03, 2009
Liberty Tax Covers Last Minute Filing Options For Taxpayers
The countdown is on to one of life’s ultimate deadlines. Liberty Tax Service reminds taxpayers that the filing deadline for 2008 taxes will be Wednesday, April 15th, 2009.
March 31, 2009
Liberty Tax Service Discloses a 9.3% Stake in Jackson Hewitt Tax Service in 13D Filings
March 16, 2009
March 16, 2009
Liberty Tax Service Holds March of Dimes “Free Tax Prep” Fundraisers Nationally March 27th
Liberty Tax Service will waive tax preparation fees for anyone who contributes a minimum of $50 to the March of Dimes on Friday, March 27th. This day of free tax preparation to benefit the March of Dimes will take place at participating locations nationwide from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.February 24, 2009
Liberty Tax Service Offers an Online Economic Stimulus Calculator
Now that the 787 billion dollar economic stimulus package is a reality, tax relief and tax changes are taking effect for 95% of the U.S. population.February 16, 2009
Liberty Tax Examines the Newly Passed Economic Stimulus Package
Of the new $787 billion dollar economic stimulus package, or American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, approximately 35 %, or $282 billion dollars is in tax relief measures that will affect 95% of the U.S. population.February 06, 2009
Who is eligible for the recovery rebate credit?
Most of the 119 million taxpayers who received a full economic stimulus payment in 2008 are not be eligible for the new Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC), reminds Liberty Tax Service.February 02, 2009
NEWS:Immigrant realizes his dream in local businessAnh Le left his native Vietnam 25 years ago to come to Illinois in the hope of becoming an electrical engineer. Along the way, he discovered tax accounting and ended up taking a different career path.
February 01, 2009
NEWS: Pocatello's Lady LibertyAs financial stress is skyrocketing around the nation, tax season is dreaded more than ever. That is, except for one woman in Pocatello... whose goal is to put a smile on everyone's face.
January 29, 2009
NEWS: Free tax prep service in Vero for laid-off workersLiberty Tax Service is offering a perk to all employees who have lost their jobs in 2008.
January 29, 2009
NEWS: Local business plans to send valentines to soldiersA small box sitting in front of the reception desk at Liberty Tax Service includes a sign that reads "Cell Phones for Soldiers."
January 29, 2009
NEWS: Students craft Valentines for troopsThis coming Valentines Day will be a little brighter for Michigan soldiers stationed in Iraq.
January 26, 2009
January 19, 2009
Liberty Tax Covers Five Changes Most Likely to Affect Your 2008 Tax Return
January 12, 2009
January 08, 2009
News: Liberty Tax Service opened a new office today in the Martin's Plaza on East Chestnut Avenue.
January 06, 2009
Liberty Tax Examines Rising Earned Income Credit Amounts for 2008 Filing
January 01, 2009
Liberty Tax Service Launches Interactive Spanish-Language Website
December 29, 2008
Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Liberty Tax #3 on its Latest “Franchise 500”
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