Accounting Franchise US Tax Centers of America

About Us

Tax Centers of America (TCOA) began as one small office in Russellville, Arkansas. In 1992, the doors were opened to prepare and electronically file tax returns for individuals and their families. Since that time, TCOA has continued to broaden into an ever increasing comprehensive and flexible company.
The year following our grand opening, TCOA developed a selling and training plan. We searched out and found what we believed to be the best tax preparation software in the industry. Then we started classes, and training individuals to effectively open and start their own business.

Then 1994 brought an expanded mission. Not only did we prepare and electronically file tax returns and sell programs, we became a service center for tax offices. The service center functioned as a central point to gather information, answer questions and file taxes electronically. The first year, TCOA serviced tax offices in three states.

The success we had in providing services for the owner/operator business gave us the idea to provide a single identity to our business. So the following year, 1995, brought a new, bolder strategy for TCOA. TCOA started developing a franchise system that allows individuals the chance to become involved in a new, growing company.

In 1996, we began selling franchises, and during the 1997 tax year, Tax Centers of America had 33 franchises in addition to 12 company owned locations.
Today Tax Centers of America has over 200 offices in twenty-one states!

Why Tax Centers of America?

As a Tax Centers of America franchisee, you automatically inherit the knowledge we’ve learned over our years in the tax preparation business. What’s more, you’ll be trained in how to use this knowledge to make your own decisions. It’s this blend of independence and support that makes buying Tax Centers of America franchise such a desirable business opportunity. Franchisees get to set their hours and run the day-to-day operations just like any other small business owner. The key difference is that franchisees enjoy the benefits of an established brand name, which assists you in building your customer base.

Training and Support

Tax Centers of America provides a 4 day training course onsite plus:

 -  Detailed operations manuals               
 -  Benchmarked practices of successful franchises
 -  Benchmarked effective marketing techniques
 -  Assigned representative to follow-up and adequately prepare new franchise for tax season
 -  Facilitated Customer Service training provided weekly via conference call (4 weeks of 1 1/2 hour sessions -- materials included)
 -  Facilitated Sales training provided weekly via conference call (8 weeks of two hour sessions --materials included)

Other Support includes:

 -  Franchise website with links to e-commerce online filing and revenue opportunities 
 -  15 & 30 second prerecorded radio spots for advertising during tax season provided
 -  5,000 demographically prepared mailing list + bulk mail 
 -  Preparation of required IRS documentation for electronic filing 
 -  Tax preparation software for 1st tax season
 -  Accounting package for year-round bookkeeping business with software training and support

Financial

Cash Investment: $15.5K
Total Investment: $23K - $28K (1st year estimate)
Minimum Net Worth: N/A
Franchise Fee: $15.5K

FINANCE AVAILABLE
We often include opportunities that are above your selected amount of capital as up to 70% borrowings are usually available from banks for those considering investing in a franchise opportunity.