Tax Planning Centre vs ATAX Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tax Planning Centre vs ATAX including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Tax Planning Centre Franchise
ATAX Franchise
Investment $25,000$17,450 - $76,699
Franchise Fee $15,000$10,000 - $25,000
Royalty Fee -10%
Advertising Fee -5%
Year Founded 19951986
Year Franchised 19992007
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  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Company Overviews

About Tax Planning Centre

Tax Planning Centre has been in existence since 1995 to serve tax payers. We have an extensive network of seasonal tax preparation (corporate and franchised) locations across British Columbia, Yukon, Alberta and Ontario, who service thousands of clients on an annual basis. No prior tax preparation experience required! Some of the most successful franchise owners are not accountants. Tax Planning Centre provides expert training in operating your business, the latest technology, customer service strategies and more. We are in business with you, our franchisee and Tax Planning Centre work together to help you achieve your financial goals. We will make sure you are prepared to operate a very successful business.

About ATAX

ATAX is one of the fastest growing tax preparation businesses guided by a team of seasoned professionals. ATAX is an innovative franchise business model which provides financial services, payroll, and cloud/web based bookkeeping/accounting product for all size of businesses, as well as federal and state individual and corporate tax preparation with electronic filing and a variety of refund options. Best of all, franchisees require no Special tax experience, due to the ATAX comprehensive training program and support services provided year-round. ATAX offers independent entrepreneurs a system for operating and marketing a professional tax preparation service along with the following products that generate revenue year-round:
* Software and system for tax preparation Cloud/Web based bookkeeping/accounting software for small/med size businesses
* Electronic filing of Federal and State Returns
* Refund Loan Products
* Direct Deposit services
* Pre-paid Debit Cards (MasterCard or VISA
* In-depth training and support
* Complete advertising and marketing solutions
* State-of-the-art technology and software
* Toll free franchise assistance

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