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Tax Centers of America

Tax Centers of America is a franchise-based corporation that specializes in income tax preparation, online and electronic tax filing for taxpayers who want their refund fast. Tax Center of America strives to achieve excellence in meeting and exceeding customers’ expectations by providing information and services in a highly professional and timely manner. TCOA is fanatical about customer service, and that is how they have become a name customers can trust with their tax needs.

Facts & figures
Liquid capital required
$30,000
Investment
$20,100 - $63,749
Franchise fee
$10,000
Units in operation
157

Tax Centers of America franchisees automatically inherit the knowledge learned from the company’s years in the tax preparation business. Franchisees are then trained to use that knowledge to make their own decisions. That combination of independence and support makes a Tax Centers of America franchise a perfect business opportunity. Franchisees enjoy the benefits of an established brand name, which assists in building a customer base. Tax Centers of America franchisees receive an initial four-day intensive training, where they will learn the skills needed to manage and operate a successful TCOA office.

Tax Centers of America Franchise Opportunities – History

Tax Centers of America was began in 1992, as one small office in Russellville, Arkansas, serving local individuals and their families at tax filing time. The company grew through its first year, then developed a selling and training plan, preparing other tax preparers to offer services under the TCOA brand. In 1994, Tax Centers of America expanded again, becoming a service center for tax offices, and in 1995 began a franchising system, selling franchises the following year. By 1997, TCOA had 33 franchises in operation, and today has more than 200 locations in 21 states.

Tax Centers of America Franchise Cost / Initial Investment / Tax Centers

of America Franchise Income

The franchise fee for Tax Centers of America is $10,000 to $35,000. The total investment to open and operate a Tax Centers of America franchise ranges from $20,100 to $63,749, with liquid cash available of $30,000. An ongoing royalty fee of $30 to $55 is paid to the company.

Tax Centers of America Business Opportunities: Other Information

Tax Centers of America is overseen by Tonia Ouzts, company president and CEO. The company is headquartered in Russellville, Arkansas.

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