Liberty Tax Service Offers National Tribute March 11th for Police, Firefighters, and EMT's

Business Wire, March 4, 2002

Business Editors

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2002

Liberty Tax Service will offer free tax preparation at offices nationally on March 11th to salute police, firefighters and emergency rescue workers for the brave service that they provide to our communities.

This event falls on the six-month anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.

"After the events of September 11th, Americans aren't taking for granted the everyday heroes who serve us. Often the tireless service these community servants provide puts them in harm's way to keep our streets and neighborhoods safe," said John Hewitt, Founder and CEO of Liberty Tax Service. "This is our company's way of saying thanks."

If you are employed as a policeperson, firefighter or emergency rescue worker and need more details call (800) 790-3863 for the office near you.

Liberty Tax Service is the fastest growing international tax service, with 640 offices operating in the United States and Canada. In four short years, Liberty Tax Service has grown to the size it took the other national tax franchises ten years to realize. The company specializes in computerized tax preparation, electronic filing, and refund anticipation loans. In the January 2002 issue, Liberty Tax Service was ranked as #50 on Entrepreneur magazine's list of top franchises. Black Enterprise named the Liberty Tax Service franchise opportunity as one of the most affordable in its September 2001 issue. The Liberty Tax Service web site is www.libertytax.com.