March 18, 2010
Liberty Tax Urges Small Businesses to Take Advantage of New HIRE Act Provisions this Year
President Obama has signed the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE Act) designed to provide $18 billion of job creation incentives for businesses and $20 billion for highway and transportation improvements. A key benefit for sole proprietors and other businesses is an extension of a provision from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5) that allows small businesses to deduct up to $250,000 of the cost of qualifying property in the year it is purchased, rather than waiting to recover their costs through depreciation deductions over a number of years. This would extend the provision through the tax year of 2010.
March 9, 2010
Liberty Tax Urges Taxpayers to Act Now to File 2006 Tax Returns and Claim Refunds Due
Are you one of approximately 1.4 million people to whom the IRS owes refund money from tax year 2006? There’s more than $1.3 billion outstanding, with the median amount owed averaging about $600. Liberty Tax Service urge taxpayers who can claim refunds from 2006 to file before April 15, 2010, or they will forfeit their refunds to the U.S. Treasury.
March 9, 2010
Time’s Running Out for the First Time Home Buyer’s Credit
Qualified first time home buyers and others who previously owned a home have a May 1st deadline to close on a home in order to take advantage of the first-time home buyer’s credit. First-time home buyers who have not owned a principle residence for three years prior to the purchase of a new home can take a credit of up to $8,000.
February 24, 2010
Liberty Tax Service Releases Tax Season Numbers Through February 15
With the tax season well underway, Liberty Tax Service reports a 10.2% increase in the total number of tax returns filed as of February 15, 2010, and a 28.1% increase in revenue generated. Same store sales show a 3% increase in returns, and a 21.2% increase in revenue. Net fees are up 16%. Liberty Tax added 350 new locations during the past year, and has a total of 3512 brick-and-mortar locations in the United States and Canada.
February 24, 2010
It’s time again for Liberty Tax Service’s annual “Appreciation Days .” Since 2000, Liberty Tax has offered free tax preparation for service professionals who are first-time customers during its “Appreciation Days.” Each week in March, a select group is honored at participating Liberty Tax offices throughout the United States. For online filers, Liberty Tax is offering a “Salute to American Workers” with free tax filing at eSmartTax.com until March13, 2010.
February 11, 2010
Liberty Tax Service Honors Presidential Last Names with Free Preparation on Presidents Day
Presidential savings are in order for new customers with last names of United States presidents at participating Liberty Tax Service offices on Monday, February 15, 2010. Liberty hails those with the names of past presidents by liberating them from tax preparation fees on Presidents Day, and offering 50 per cent savings for those with the last names of vice presidents.
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 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.
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 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.
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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