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Get Instant Tax Tips on your iPhone

DAYTON, OH (February 1st, 2010) - Tax season is here! Do you know what tax credits and deductions you qualify for? If you own an iPhone or other mobile mp3 player, you could get free tax tips and advice downloaded directly onto your mobile device with the Instant Tax Service Fast Cash podcast.

The Fast Cash Podcast is designed to provide valuable tax advice to taxpayers and assist them in getting the maximum tax refund they’re entitled to. Taxpayers are invited to join the “Instant Tax Gal” for exclusive interviews, tax tips, tax news, offers, advice, and sneak peeks inside America’s 4th largest tax company.

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Instant Tax Service® Offers Consumer Tax Tips

DAYTON, OH (January 29th, 2010) - April 15th is fast approaching, and many taxpayers are scrambling to figure out what new tax credits and deductions they qualified for in 2009. To help taxpayers navigate the often tricky tax code, Instant Tax Service now offers taxpayers the opportunity to subscribe to a monthly newsletter packed with information about this year’s tax changes.

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Instant Tax Service® Expands in 19 New Markets

DAYTON, OH (January 19th, 2010) - Instant Tax Service, Entrepreneur Magazine’s top new franchise in 2008 and 2009, continues to grow even during tough economic times. This year, Instant Tax Service added 155 new franchisees to its system and sold 326 territories.

The company was also able to expand into 19 new markets. Instant Tax Service now operates over 1,200 locations in 39 states.

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Instant Tax Service® Announces YouTube Video Contest

DAYTON, OH (December 28th, 2009) - Does the idea of getting your tax refund make you want to sing and dance? Instant Tax Service invites you to cash in on your passion for cash during the online “Bust a Rhyme about Tax Time Contest” and “Tax Cash Victory Dance Contest” on www.youtube.com, launching today, December 21st, 2009.

To enter, upload your original one-to-three minute video of your tax time rhyme or tax cash dance and you could win FREE tax preparation this year AND next (up to $199 value!). If the winner has already had their taxes done this tax season at Instant Tax Service before the day the winner is announced (March 1st, 2010), the winner will receive a CASH check in the amount of their tax preparation fees. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

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Instant Tax Service Announces $5,000 Cash Winner

DAYTON, OH (December 23rd, 2009) For Patricia Lagerstrom of Boulder City, NV, it is a very merry Christmas indeed.

Ms. Lagerstrom recently won the Instant Tax Service $5,000 cash giveaway and was notified of her win on December 21st. Representatives from the Instant Tax Service stores operated by independent franchise owner Yorda Kidane in the Las Vegas, NV area are to hand deliver the prize to Ms. Lagerstrom this afternoon.

Ms. Lagerstrom was one of over 3,200 individuals who entered the Instant Tax Service holiday cash giveaway by texting the word TOYS to 41040 from their mobile phones. Participants were also able to enter online.

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Instant Tax Service® and Toys for Tots Toys Giveaway Walk-in

DAYTON, OH (December 16th, 2009) - It’s not too late for families who haven’t registered for free toys through the Dayton area Toys for Tots foundation. They can still get a little something under the tree this year…

Instant Tax Service has partnered with the nationally recognized Toys for Tots Foundation to give free toys to deserving children this holiday season. Walk-ins are welcome at the 4 S. Main Street Dayton, Oh 45402 locations on Saturday, December 19th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This will be the only location accepting walk-ins.

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Instant Tax Service® Giving Away $1,000 Cash

DAYTON, OH (December 17th, 2009) - Beginning December 18th through December 28th, Instant Tax Service is offering a $100 check each day to one lucky winner to promote their $1,000 Instant Cash Loan. That’s $1,000 in prizes over ten days!

“We’re very fortunate to be growing this year despite tough times,” says Fez Ogbazion, founder and CEO of Instant Tax Service. “Giving away $1,000 over the next ten days is our way of sharing our good fortune with our fans. With credit markets tight and banks going under, more people need cash fast. We’re happy to help.”

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Instant Tax Service & Toys for Tots Announce Holiday Giveaway

Dayton, OH (December 15th, 2009) - For the second year, Instant Tax Service has partnered with the local chapter of the Toys for Tots Foundation to bring a little holiday cheer to underprivileged children in the Dayton area.

Seven Dayton area Instant Tax Service locations have partnered with the nationally recognized Toys for Tots Foundation to give free toys to deserving children this holiday season. The event will be held on Saturday, December 19th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Prior registration is required at all locations except the 4 S. Main Street location, which will be accepting walk-ins.

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Toy Donations Accepted During Oregon District Santa Pub Crawl

DAYTON, OH (December 3, 2009) - The Toys for Tots foundation will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys or cash donations at the Dublin Pub, Trolley Stop, and Blind Bob’s taverns between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm on December 12th during the Oregon District Santa Pub Crawl.

The Oregon District Santa Pub Crawl invites patrons to “spread cheer and drink beer” this holiday season in support of local area children in need. Patrons are admitted free into each participating bar during the event, but are encouraged to bring donations to Toys for Tots in lieu of a cash cover.

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Instant Tax Service® Announces $5,000 Giveaway

DAYTON, OH (December 2, 2009) - Instant Tax Service is getting into the holiday spirit with a $5,000 giveaway during the month of December. To enter to win, contestants can text keyword TOYS to 41040 or visit www.instanttax.com/5KRules/.

The contest is open from December 1st, 2009 at 8:00am EST to December 19th, 2009 at 11:59pm EST. Winners will be announced by December 21st, 2009. One grand prize winner will receive a check for $5,000.

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Nutcracker Accepting Toys for Tots Donations

DAYTON, OH (December 2, 2009) - Families attending this year’s Schuster Center performance of the Nutcracker can leave a little something behind for Dayton area children this December. The Schuster Center is asking patrons to show their support for Dayton area children by bringing donations of new, unwrapped toys to the door before select performances of the Nutcracker.

Marines from the Dayton, OH chapter of the Toys for Tots Foundation will be accepting toy donations at the Schuster Center entrance on December 11, 12, 18, and 19 from 6:30-8:30 pm before each performance.

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Instant Tax Service® Announces Holiday Goodie Bag Giveaway

DAYTON, OH (November 24, 2009) - Instant Tax Service is giving away free stuff this holiday season! Get free holiday goodies from December 1st-18th just for following Instant Tax Service (InstantTax) on Twitter.

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Toys for Tots Donations Welcome at Wintergarden Wonderland

DAYTON, OH (November 23, 2009) - Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted by Marines from the Dayton chapter of the Toys for Tots Foundation from 12:30-3:30pm on December 5th and 6th during the wintergarden wonderland at the Schuster Center.

This holiday season, the Schuster Center and Victoria Theater Association continue the beloved Dayton holiday tradition of transforming into a wintergarden wonderland from November 27th to December 22nd. A host of holiday fun for the whole family is planned. Events include a Tyke’s shop, Santa visits, the Rike’s Christmas windows, holiday entertainment, craft activities, and the Dayton Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker.

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Toys for Tots Donation Opportunities Around Dayton

DAYTON, OH (November 16th, 2009) - ’Tis the holiday giving season, and the Dayton area Toys for Tots foundation is playing Santa this year, but they need your help. On Tuesday, November 17th at 10:00 am, Marines from the Dayton chapter of the Toys for Tots Foundations will be joining Toys R Us on 2859 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459 for a little holiday toy shopping.

Toys R Us has collected over $5,000 in donations to the local charity. However, according to Shelley Franz, COO of the charity’s local corporate sponsor, Instant Tax Service, demand for toys this year is already poised to outpace the charity’s available donations.

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Toys for Tots Announces Additional Registration Dates

DAYTON, OH (November 16th, 2009) - Two additional registration dates have been added for the Dayton area Toys for Tots charity. Dayton area families in need are invited to bring their photo ID, proof of income, proof of children, and social security card to the Instant Tax Service location at 3195 W. Siebenthaler Avenue from 10:00am - 6:00pm on December 1st and December 2nd.

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TOYS FOR TOTS ACCEPTING DONATIONS AT VICTORIA THEATER

DAYTON, OH (November 16th, 2009) The Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars show is coming to Dayton’s Victoria Theater on Saturday, November 21st, and is asking fans to show their support for Dayton area children by bringing donations of new, unwrapped toys to the door.

Marines from the Dayton, OH chapter of the Toys for Tots Foundation will be accepting toy donations at the Victoria Theater entrance from 6:00-7:00 pm on Saturday, November 21st. Cash donations are also welcome.

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Instant Tax Service® Offers End of Year Tax Tips

DAYTON, OH (October 30, 2009) – Instant Tax Service, Entrepreneur Magazine’s top new franchise, is offering end of year tax tips to busy singles and families looking to maximize their tax refunds this year. Remember, it’s not too late to qualify for many 2009 tax credits… but time is running out.

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Toys for Tots Pre-Registration Locations Announced

DAYTON, OH (October 26, 2009) Families can now pre-register for the 2009 Toys for Tots holiday toy giveaway at participating Dayton area Instant Tax Service locations.

Six Dayton area Instant Tax Service locations acted as distribution and registration centers for the Toys for Tots program last year, and will be participating again this year.   For more information, visit the Dayton, OH Toys for Tots website at: http://dayton-oh.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites

“Instant Tax Service is passionate about giving back to the Dayton community,” said Shelley Franz, COO of Instant Tax Service. “Last holiday season, we helped give away over 30,000 toys to children in need. We’re pleased to offer pre-registration this year at our stores.”

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TOYS FOR TOTS CHARITY EVENT AT BD’S MONGOLIAN GRILL

DAYTON, OH (October 2, 2009) Ever wanted to have your dinner grilled up by a Marine while contributing to a great cause?

The Dayton, OH chapter of the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation has partnered with Instant Tax Service to hold a “Guest Grilling” event at BD’s Mongolian Grill at The Greene (4488 Glengarry Drive) on Sunday, October 11th from 6:00-8:00pm.

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FRANCHISOR CREATES INNOVATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM

DAYTON, OH (September 18th, 2009) Franchise sales continue to grow at Instant Tax Service, a retail income tax preparation company recently ranked the #1 new franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine. As new recruits come on board, the franchisor has increasingly turned to innovative new training programs to help their franchisees succeed.

“The challenge we face in training our franchisees is that we operate a seasonal business,” says Kyle Wade, Vice President of Franchise Development. “When franchisees come in for training during the summer, most of our stores are closed. This makes it difficult for franchisees to experience a real-world customer interaction.”

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FRANCHISOR EXPANDS OFFERINGS THROUGH CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

DAYTON, OH (September 1st, 2009) As the recession lingers on, many private businesses are looking at creative partnerships as a means to weather the storm. Abe Weinzimer and Stu Greenvald are two of these plucky entrepreneurs.

Abe Weinzimer co-founded DCAP Insurance in 1982. It went public in 1997, and quickly became the largest chain of independent insurance franchises in New York. In 2000, Abe stepped down as company president but continued running the five offices he owned. Sales were great, but he knew he could do better.

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INC. MAGAZINE RANKS INSTANT TAX SERVICE AMONG FASTEST-GROWING BUSINESSES

DAYTON, OH (August 25th, 2009) Inc. magazine ranked Instant Tax Service #93 on its 2009 top 500 fastest-growing privately-owned companies list.

“We’ve been a top pick among Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 for years,” says Fez Ogbazion, CEO of Instant Tax Service, “but this is the first time we’ve ranked with Inc. magazine. It’s been gratifying to receive so much recognition from the business community.”

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP GROWS IN TOUGH ECONOMY

DAYTON, OH (August 14th, 2009) There’s at least one job position in the current economy that shows no signs of distress: the entrepreneur.

Instant Tax Service®, Entrepreneur Magazine’s #1 new franchise, has reported an increase in franchise sales this year over last, and has already executed franchise agreements or accepted deposits from 70 new franchisees in 124 new territories.

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INSTANT TAX SERVICE® OFFERS MOBILE MESSAGING SERVICES

DAYTON, OH (July 30th, 2009) Instant Tax Service, Entrepreneur Magazine’s #1 new franchise, has begun offering mobile messaging services for its customers. The company’s first mobile message went out on July 28th, 2009 to 345 customers whose birthdays fell on that date.

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Top Summer Job Tax Questions Answered

DAYTON, OH (JULY 20, 2009) – Every summer, millions of people across the country seek flexible, part-time, or full-time summer employment. For many, this may be their first job – or their first seasonal job. As the recession digs deep, many people are looking into avenues of employment they haven’t tried before. But how do tax with holdings work if you’re a seasonal employee? Instant Tax Service answers some of the most common summer job tax questions.

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INSTANT TAX SERVICE® OFFERS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN FLORIDA

Instant Tax Service, Entrepreneur magazine’s #1 new franchise, is expanding in Florida! Steve Kraft and Todd Back have committed to developing 6 new territories in Orlando, FL and Michael Lins has committed to developing 11 in Jacksonville, FL.

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Entrepreneur Magazine Announces Top New Franchise Pick

DAYTON, OH (JUNE 12, 2009)Entrepreneur magazine announced Instant Tax Service® its #1 New Franchise pick for the second year in a row. The magazine also ranked this Dayton, OH based retail tax preparation chain the #1 low-cost franchise and #3 Fastest-Growing Franchise in the nation.

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INSTANT TAX SERVICE® HELPS CONSUMERS NAVIGATE THE STIMULUS PLAN TO GET THE MOST FROM THEIR TAXES

DAYTON, OH (MARCH 30, 2009) – Instant Tax Service®, ranked the number one new franchise by Entrepreneur magazine in 2009, is helping customers navigate the latest tax breaks and credit enhancements resulting from President Obama’s new stimulus plan. Using an experienced tax professional who’s knowledgeable of the most current tax laws will help consumers maximize their refund and is one of the fastest, easiest ways to reduce tax season stress.

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INSTANT TAX SERVICE® OFFERS QUICK TIPS ON HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR REFUND - January 2008

DAYTON, OH (January 30, 2009) – Instant Tax Service®, ranked the number one new franchise by Entrepreneur magazine in 2008 and 2009, offers quick tips to help navigate the winding road of tax preparation. Using an experienced tax professional knowledgeable of current tax laws will help consumers get the maximum refund they are entitled to and is one of the fastest, easiest ways to reduce tax season stress.

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Instant Tax Service Expands in 19 New Markets

DAYTON, OH (January 19th, 2010) – Instant Tax Service, Entrepreneur Magazine’s top new franchise in 2008 and 2009, continues to grow even during tough economic times. This year, Instant Tax Service added 155 new franchisees to its system and sold 326 territories.

The company was also able to expand into 19 new markets. Instant Tax Service now operates over 1,200 locations in 39 states.

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Instant Tax Service & Toys for Tots Announce Holiday Giveaway - December 2008

Dayton, OH – Instant Tax Service isn’t just doing taxes this year… they’re giving out toys.

Six Dayton area locations have partnered with the nationally recognized Toys for Tots campaign to give free toys to deserving children this holiday season. The event will be held on Saturday, December 20th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This event is being held in addition to other Dayton-area Toys for Tots event. No registration is necessary for this event.

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Instant Tax Service Expands Virtual Presence - October 2008

Instant Tax Service recently launched a new consumer website designed to help customers quickly find information about local tax services. The new website boasts a Google Maps integrated store locator and online filing service for busy taxpayers on the go.

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Instant Tax Service Builds Strong Foundation for Franchisees - August 2008

Instant Tax Service, one of the Dayton area’s fastest growing companies, welcomed another dozen franchisees to its franchise system this August.  These new business owners will be opening  retail tax preparation stores in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, and Kent, Ohio.

Each franchisee must go through a comprehensive franchise training course at the company’s Dayton headquarters.

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Entrepreneur Magazine - January 2008

Instant Tax Service was proud to rank # 1 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top New Franchises of 2007 list. This year, the dynamic team at Instant Tax Service didn’t just make the cut ... they led the pack!

In addition, Instant Tax Service ranked number 8 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Franchises list. It’s this energetic growth and consistent performance that make Instant Tax Service one of this year’s best franchising bets.

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Entrepreneur Magazine - February 2007

Instant Tax Service Ranks #47 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 500 fastest growing companies list!

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Entrepreneur Magazine - February 2006

Instant Tax Service Ranks #88 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 500 fastest growing companies list!

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Dayton Business Journal - May 21, 2004

Growth Preparation, Entrepreneur spreading his tax business nationwide.
Instant Tax Service began a new high-tier tax preparation company this year to a serve broader base of clients and offer more services.

Significant Changes Made to Company's Infrastructure to Improve the Neighborhoods They Serve - January 9, 2004

Instant Tax Service made strides this year improving infrastructure, though technology and office improvements, poising the company to leap to the next step in breakthrough customer service.

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"Instant Cash Card" Makes Instant Tax Service Year-round Business and Allows Better Service for its Customers - January 2, 2004

Instant Tax Service has partnered with a local bank and credit-card provider Visa® to provide customers a better and less-prohibitive way to cash checks and get their tax refunds - all while making it easier and more convenient to pay for items everyday.

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New High-End Tax Office Opens Serving New Markets - November 11, 2003

Instant Tax Service, began a new high-tier tax preparation company this year to a serve broader base of clients and offer more services.

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Dayton Business Journal - April 10, 2003

Instant Tax Service's Fesum Ogbazion honored as one of Dayton's 40 Under 40. The Dayton Business Journal has sponsored the "40 Under 40" program since its inception in 1998. All 2002 recipients will be honored at a banquet, April 25, at the Dayton Marriott. Winners are selected by a panel of independent judges.