"E-Filing Means Going to the Head of the Line" Says TaxBrainT Online Tax Center As IRS Anticipates Receiving 30 Million Returns at Last Minute

Tracy, CA (April 14, 2004) - "Tax Day" is tomorrow, and the IRS is expecting 30 million returns during the rest of the month, and another 10 million throughout the remainder of the year.

"Users of TaxBrain can complete their return in less than 45 minutes by simply clicking to the front of queue, less time than some will stand in line at the Post Office tomorrow night. If a refund is expected, e-filing and direct deposit will put your money into your account within 10 days. The millions of filers still using paper returns can expect their refunds in weeks, or even longer," said Leroy E. Petz, Sr., President of Petz Enterprises, producers of TaxBrainT Online Tax Center, the largest Internet-based tax service in the U.S.

Taxpayers may file and pay on time electronically until midnight of the deadline day. E-filers may pay by authorizing a no-fee electronic funds withdrawal from a checking or savings account.

Mr. Petz said, "Many people are receiving larger refunds this year, causing the Internet to grow substantially in popularity because e-filing is the fastest, easiest and most secure method. Through April 13, more than 1 million people have visited our site, and we have already processed more than $100 million is refunds, some as early as January of this year."

TaxBrain is ready for the huge influx of returns expected over the next 36 hours. The taxpayers should be able to finish the process in around 30 minutes, and even have access to a live tax expert via Instant Messaging, a free, exclusive service of TaxBrain.

Mr. Petz said, "TaxBrain is located in central California, and is 100% American-staffed with certified tax experts. The IRS recently said the most frequent mistake do-it-yourselfers make is failure to subtract last year's advance payment from the credit amount. So far, more than 900,000 people have made this error. But TaxBrain filers have a zero error rate."

About TaxBrain^® Online Tax Center
TaxBrain is a full service online tax center providing tax advice, tools, and resources all year to help taxpayers manage their tax burden with greater confidence and ease. TaxBrain is the only web-based tax solution that delivers online preparation, filing, professional assistance and representation for taxpayers in all 50 states. Launched in 2000, TaxBrain delivers the vision of a fully integrated tax center that accommodates the schedule and needs of the busy American lifestyle. In 2002, TaxBrain emerged as one of the most popular services for online tax preparation and filing available on the web. For more information, visit www.taxbrain.com.

About Petz Enterprises, Inc.
Petz Enterprises, Inc. (a closely held California corporation, PEI) is 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, and based in Tracy, California, PEI is dedicated to serving the needs of professional tax practitioners and individual taxpayers nationwide. For more information, visit www.petzent.com.