February 07, 2011 // Franchising.com // (Virginia Beach, VA) Virginia Business has ranked Liberty Tax as one of the top large employers on its "Best Places to Work in Virginia." Employee surveys were a major determining factor for the competition, and employers were ranked for offering employee stock options, 401 (k) plans, tuition reimbursement and other perks. The complete article has been published in the February 2011 issue of Virginia Business. "We are continually striving to build a corporate culture that is rewarding and stimulating for employees," reflected Liberty Tax Service CEO and Founder John Hewitt.
Liberty Tax Service is the fastest-growing retail tax preparation company in the industry's history. Founded in 1997 by CEO John T. Hewitt, a pioneer in the tax industry, Liberty Tax Service has prepared over 8,000,000 individual income tax returns. With 41 years of tax industry experience, Hewitt stands as the most experienced CEO in the tax preparation business, having also founded Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. Entrepreneur magazine ranked Liberty Tax Service as the #7 fastest growing franchise on its "Franchise 500" overall list of best franchises. (January 2011). Liberty Tax Service is the only tax company that has been ranked as a top 30 franchisor on the "Franchise 500" listing for the last 8 consecutive years. (2004-2011)