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Liberty Tax Service Franchise

Income tax preparation services

John Hewitt, founder of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, acquired a tax company that had been franchising in Canada since 1973. The company changed its name to Liberty Tax Service and now offers franchises throughout the United States and Canada.

Please Note: The operators of Liberty Tax Service, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Liberty Tax Service website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Liberty Tax Service franchise?

Total Investment: $41,800-$52,400
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: Varies
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: Perpetual

How to contact Liberty Tax Service

Liberty Tax Service News

Liberty Tax Franchise Opportunity Is A Winner
The franchise experts agree that the Liberty Tax Service (http://www.libertytax.com/default.aspx?bhcp=1) business model is appealing to a diverse America, and comes with an affordable price tag. Liberty Tax Service's franchise opportunity represents the only tax service to be listed on all three... more

Why Liberty Tax?
Starting a new business is exciting. Liberty Tax Service understands because we've been there. The corporate team, area developers and franchisees are accessible and down-to-earth. We're confident in Liberty Tax - the vision as well as the system. We're here to answer any question you ha... more

Liberty Tax Service Reports Preliminary Tax Season Results
In its ninth tax season, Liberty Tax Service's (www.libertytax.com) creative use of its costumed characters remains the vital tool in building a recognizable brand and enticing new customers into 2000 offices in the United States and Canada. Liberty's dominance in neighborhood marketing rem... more

Liberty Tax Service Ceo John Hewitt Is The Ifa's Entrepreneur Of The Year
The International Franchise Association (IFA) has named Liberty Tax Service Founder and CEO John Hewitt as Entrepreneur of the Year. This honor is presented to an "individual currently building a successful business venture who exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit that franchising represents.&... more

Free Tax Assistance For Those Who Help Public
'TIS THE SEASON TO DUST OFF THOSE FAMOUS QUOTES from the likes of Benjamin Franklin, who so correctly stated, "Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes." Now, while there's clearly no good season of the year for the former, we are quickly approaching the time of the year w... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Liberty Tax Service open? 1972
When did Liberty Tax Service start franchising? 1973

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	1404	292	0	28
2004	1103	291	0	18
2003	727	257	0	13
2002	378	196	0	17
2001	307	204	0	40

Expansion Plans

International: Canada,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	Yes	No
Equipment	Yes	No
Inventory	Yes	No
Accounts Receivable	Yes	No
Payroll	Yes	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

Customer service experience

• Tax Services Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $25K to $50K

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