Liberty Tax Service

Mastercard Working with Liberty Tax to Provide Access to Economic Impact Payments and Tax Return Funds

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Networks, Finance, Banking, Professional services, Technology, Credit cards, MasterCard, Money, Finance, Cashless society, Mastercard (NYSE: MA), Liberty Tax Service

Qualifying new Liberty Tax customers will receive 30% off tax prep fees, a $15 bonus, and an additional $15 credit when selecting the Netspend Liberty Tax Prepaid Mastercard for the disbursement of tax proceeds 1.

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  • Qualifying new Liberty Tax customers will receive 30% off tax prep fees, a $15 bonus, and an additional $15 credit when selecting the Netspend Liberty Tax Prepaid Mastercard for the disbursement of tax proceeds 1.
  • Once you have completed tax preparation, elect to have tax return proceeds disbursed to a new Netspend Liberty Tax Prepaid Mastercard.
  • In addition to Liberty Tax, Mastercard is working with partners to potentially enable the delivery of Economic Impact Payments to millions of Americans who hold reloadable prepaid cards.
  • The Netspend Liberty Tax Prepaid Mastercard is issued by Republic Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license by Mastercard.

ACTR Praises Public-Private Security Summit Partnership That Has Achieved Massive Reduction in Identity Theft Tax Refund Fraud

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Tax, Taxation in the United States, Tax software, Economy, Tax preparation in the United States, TaxAct, TaxSlayer, Jackson Hewitt, Liberty Tax Service, Intuit, Tax refund, H&R Block

"The reduction in the incidence of identity theft tax refund fraud is extremely good news for taxpayers," said Stephen M. Ryan, counsel to ACTR, a 14-member trade group of the nation's leading tax preparation companies and the financial institutions that offer tax-time financial products.

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  • "The reduction in the incidence of identity theft tax refund fraud is extremely good news for taxpayers," said Stephen M. Ryan, counsel to ACTR, a 14-member trade group of the nation's leading tax preparation companies and the financial institutions that offer tax-time financial products.
  • Today, IRS Commissioner Rettig convened the first virtual meeting of the five-year-old Security Summit, as the public-private partnership is known.
  • And Security Summit financial industry partners recovered $1.7 billion in fraudulent refund during this period.
  • Its members include CCH/Wolters Kluwer, Drake Tax, H&R Block, Intuit, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Liberty Tax Service, Metabank, NetSpend, OnLine Taxes, Republic Bank & Trust, TaxACT, Tax Hawk, Tax Products Group/Green Dot, and TaxSlayer.

FRANCHISE GROUP, INC. DISCUSSES COVID-19 BUSINESS IMPACT

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Friday, April 3, 2020
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Sears Holdings, Retailing, Companies, Retailers, Franchises, Sears, Franchising, Liberty Tax Service, Franchise

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG) (Franchise Group or the Company) today is providing a business update primarily based on the impact of COVID-19.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG) (Franchise Group or the Company) today is providing a business update primarily based on the impact of COVID-19.
  • Brian Kahn, CEO of Franchise Group, stated, First and foremost, Franchise Group is committed to the health and safety of our employees, customers, and their families and neighbors.
  • Our teams are ensuring our business continuity procedures and processes align with the guidance from health officials and state and local governments.
  • Franchise Groups business lines include Liberty Tax Service, Buddys Home Furnishings, Sears Outlet, American Freight and The Vitamin Shoppe.

Franchise Group, Inc. to Acquire Revolution Financial, Inc.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Companies, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Retailing, Retailers, Franchises, Liberty Tax Service, Sears, NASDAQ, GlobeNewswire, The Vitamin Shoppe, Franchising

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Dec. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG) (Franchise Group or the Company), today announced it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Revolution Financial, Inc. (Revolution), a provider of consumer loans and credit products.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Dec. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG) (Franchise Group or the Company), today announced it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Revolution Financial, Inc. (Revolution), a provider of consumer loans and credit products.
  • The acquisition of Revolution is intended to accelerate the introduction of additional financial products and services to Liberty Tax customers.
  • Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG) is an operator of franchised and franchisable businesses that it grows using its operating expertise.
  • Franchise Group owns and operates Liberty Tax Service, Buddys Home Furnishings, Sears Outlet and The Vitamin Shoppe.

Franchise Group, Inc. Announces Settlement With the Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service for its Liberty Tax Service Business

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Taxation in the United States, Revenue services, Franchises, Liberty Tax Service, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Internal Revenue Service, Tax

The Company fully cooperated with the DOJ and IRS and has already taken extensive steps to establish an industry-leading compliance program.

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  • The Company fully cooperated with the DOJ and IRS and has already taken extensive steps to establish an industry-leading compliance program.
  • Over the past several years, the Company has spent millions on its tax compliance program and related organizational enhancements.
  • The monitor will work with Libertys tax compliance team and may make recommendations for further refinements to improve the tax compliance program.
  • Franchise Group owns and operates Liberty Tax Service, Buddys Home Furnishings and the Sears Outlet business.

Liberty Tax, Inc. Changes Name to Franchise Group, Inc.

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Financial markets, Finance, Money, Globe Telecom, Liberty Tax Service, CUSIP, Stock, Franchising

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Tax, Inc. today announced that its previously disclosed name change to Franchise Group, Inc. (the Company) has become effective.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Tax, Inc. today announced that its previously disclosed name change to Franchise Group, Inc. (the Company) has become effective.
  • The CUSIP number for the Companys common stock will change to 35180X 105 effective September 19, 2019.
  • Stockholders of the Company do not need to take any action with respect to the name change.
  • Franchise Group, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRGA) is the indirect parent company of Liberty Tax Service and Buddys Home Furnishings.

Norton LifeLock and Liberty Tax Urge Consumers to Take Steps to Stay Safe This Tax Season

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Monday, April 1, 2019
Technology, Data management, Networks, Software, Security, Taxation in the United States, Identity theft, Security, Fraud, LifeLock, Tax preparation in the United States, Tax, Liberty Tax Service, Economy, Crime

While identity theft knows no season, tax season can leave consumers vulnerable to tax-related identity theft thats when someone uses a stolen Social Security number to file a tax return.

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  • While identity theft knows no season, tax season can leave consumers vulnerable to tax-related identity theft thats when someone uses a stolen Social Security number to file a tax return.
  • As leaders in identity theft protection and tax preparation, Norton LifeLock and Liberty Tax view tax season as an optimal time to educate taxpayers about identity theft and to incentivize them to better protect themselves and their families.
  • Norton LifeLock and Liberty Tax recommend consumers follow the guidelines below to help protect their identity during tax season.
  • Visit Norton.com and Liberty Tax.com to learn more about how you can help protect yourself during this tax season.

Liberty Tax Offers Free Guidance To Help Taxpayers Find The Right Amount To Withhold To Get The Refund They Want For 2019

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Thursday, February 21, 2019
Professional services, Accounting, Banking, Finance, Taxation in the United States, Franchises, Liberty Tax Service, Tax preparation in the United States, Tax, Internal Revenue Service, Economies

The professionals at Liberty Tax are ideally suited to help taxpayers navigate all the changes that have come from tax reform and to get them the best outcome, Nicole Ossenfort, Liberty Tax CEO, said.

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  • The professionals at Liberty Tax are ideally suited to help taxpayers navigate all the changes that have come from tax reform and to get them the best outcome, Nicole Ossenfort, Liberty Tax CEO, said.
  • Founded in 1997, Liberty Tax, Inc. (OTC PINK: TAXA) is the parent company of Liberty Tax Service.
  • Liberty Tax's online services are available through Liberty Tax Online , eSmart Tax , and DIY Tax and are all backed by the tax professionals at Liberty Tax locations and its nationwide network of seasonal tax preparers.
  • For more information, visit the Liberty Tax website and follow Liberty Tax on Twitter and Facebook .

Liberty Tax Says Early Filers Already Are Receiving Tax Refunds

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Small business, Public policy, Government, Public policy, White House, Federal Government, Professional services, Accounting, Banking, Finance, Legal, Taxation in the United States, Tax, Franchises, Liberty Tax Service, Tax preparation in the United States, Tax refund, Income tax in the United States, Economy, Internal Revenue Service

Liberty Tax, Inc. (OTC PINK:TAXA) said today that taxpayers already have begun to receive their federal income tax refunds for the 2018 tax year.

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  • Liberty Tax, Inc. (OTC PINK:TAXA) said today that taxpayers already have begun to receive their federal income tax refunds for the 2018 tax year.
  • Founded in 1997, Liberty Tax, Inc. (OTC PINK: TAXA) is the parent company of Liberty Tax Service.
  • Liberty Tax's online services are available through Liberty Tax Online , eSmart Tax , and DIY Tax and are all backed by the tax professionals at Liberty Tax locations and its nationwide network of seasonal tax preparers.
  • For more information, visit the Liberty Tax website and follow Liberty Tax on Twitter and Facebook .