Tracy, CA—February 16, 2009-- TaxBrain.com®, America’s Online Tax Service™ (http://www.taxbrain.com) is hosting a free online tax preparation open house at their corporate offices in Tracy, CA on February 17, 2009, to educate the public about the benefits and security of online tax preparation and electronic tax filing. IRS e-file offers tax payers a simple tax filing process that delivers a more accurate return, fast refunds - in half the time compared to filing a paper return - and even faster and safer with Direct Deposit. Taxpayers that have considered online tax preparation but have yet to commit, can have their questions answered onsite for free by a TaxBrain customer support representative.

According to Craig Petz, Vice President of Petz Enterprises, (http://www.petzent.com), "Online tax preparation is a safe and convenient alternative to walk-in services, and helps consumers get their refunds fast.”

TaxBrain representatives will be available to answer online tax preparation questions for consumers for free between the hours of 1pm to 3pm. TaxBrain corporate offices are located on the corner of Linne Road and Chrisman Road in Tracy, CA.

Due to the California AMGEN Tour of California Herbalife Sprint route, parking may be limited.

About TaxBrain.com® America’s Online Tax Service™

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About Petz Enterprises, Inc.

Petz Enterprises, Inc. (a closely-held California corporation) is a software development company and a leading provider of tax preparation and filing solutions for the professional and consumer markets, helping to automate and simplify federal, state and local tax compliance. PEI's Crosslink® line of professional tax software products enable tax practitioners and service bureaus to accurately prepare and file large volumes of individual tax returns. Founded in 1974, Tracy, CA-based PEI is dedicated to serving the needs of the professional tax community and individual taxpayers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.petzent.com.