More and more Americans are turning to Liberty Tax Service to help them meet one of life’s ultimate deadlines. The company continues to firmly establish its growing presence and increasing market share in the tax industry. There are 3,200 Liberty Tax Service offices operating in the United States and Canada (Liberty Tax Service Canada)in 2009.

Liberty Tax Service has surged to the forefront of a constantly evolving and technological tax industry, garnering many accolades in its climb. In January 2008, Entrepreneur magazine ranked Liberty Tax Service as the top tax franchise on its latest “Franchise 500” and #3 overall. Black Enterprise magazine has named Liberty Tax Service as one of the most affordable and best franchise opportunities for minorities for a fifth time since 2001. "B.E.'s Most Affordable Franchises: 25 Hot Franchises You Should Buy Now!" named Liberty Tax a top choice for a business services franchise, according to the September 2008 issue.

Founder and CEO John Hewitt has a nationally recognized name in the tax and accounting world. He is a veteran of 41 tax seasons, the founder of two top tax preparation firms, and a former H&R Block regional director. Accounting Today magazine has named Hewitt one of the accounting profession’s top 100 most influential people seven times. The International Franchise Association honored Hewitt as its Entrepreneur of the Year in February 2006.

Experience is the reason why Liberty Tax Service is capable of such remarkable growth in a short period of time. The knowledge of the management team and headquarters staff totals over 500 years of tax and franchise industry expertise.

What makes Liberty special? Our enthusiasm, our commitment to our customers, and our selection of products are all reasons you should have your taxes prepared at Liberty Tax Service.

Take a look at what Liberty offers:

• Year-Round Support - Our offices are open year round to serve your needs.
• Satisfaction Guarantee - We guarantee our service 100%. If you are not satisfied for any reason, we will refund your preparation fees.
• Accuracy Guarantee - We will give you the most accurate return and the largest possible refund. If we make an error in the preparation of your return that results in penalties and interest, we will pay the associated penalties and interest.
• Free Consultation - Information and consultations are always free at Liberty Tax.
• Audit Assistance - If the IRS audits you for a return we prepared, we will accompany you to the audit and will answer questions as to how the return was prepared.
• Correspondence Assistance - We offer IRS tax help by assisting you with all IRS and state correspondence that you receive; including audits, letters, and inquiries about your tax return.
• Free Copies - You can, at any time, get copies of your tax return for free.

• Online Tax Preparation – esmarttax.com is Liberty’s online tax preparation available to those of you who prefer to prepare your own taxes.
• Electronic Filing  - Electronically file return to IRS with your refund sent to you via check or directly deposited to your bank account by the IRS.
• Paper Returns – Return done as a standard paper return and must be mailed by you to the IRS.
• RT – Refund transfer typically in 8 to 15 days of electronic filing of tax return.*
• RAL – Refund anticipation loan, most in 24 hours or less. Must qualify.*
• RAL Advance – Loan on a portion of expected federal income tax refund, available if you apply for a RAL. Most in one hour. Must qualify. *see website for more details.