Tracy, CA--(Business Wire)--October 23, 2006--

• Amazon.com (press release 12/26/05) said that the second most popular computer software sold during the previous holiday buying spree was tax preparation software!
• Another well-known e-tailer, confirmed the popularity of tax software with their shopping demographic, learning that they are 171% more likely to purchase tax software than any other software.

Why do people buy tax software at holiday time? Nearly every income earner over 18 has to file their taxes every year and almost 85% will be receiving a tax refund! Often taxpayers simply want to get ahead on the paperwork to get their refund sooner. The average refund loan processed at TaxBrain.com was $2,900.00. Receiving a tax refund even before the IRS opens allows taxpayers to receive their tax refund faster! Vacations, big-ticket items, bill payment or strategic investments are popular reasons for filing early. Clients can get money in as little as 24 hours with TaxBrain's exclusive QuickAccessT refund loan service.

Who is most likely to use TaxBrain? It's an even mix of genders, but they are "Gen Y"(Generation Y), online savvy and are likely between 18-30 years old.

What can the consumer purchase from TaxBrain during the Holiday Buying Season? TaxBrain will have three product choices available:

• TaxBrain Basic ($19.95 MSRP) enables buyers to prepare and file a Federal tax return and can realize savings of over $20.00 by pre-purchasing,
• TaxBrain Deluxe ($29.95 MSRP) extends TaxBrain Basic and adds the ability to prepare and file a State tax return, for savings of $30 by pre-purchasing or,
• TaxBrain Premium ($59.95 MSRP) includes everything needed to prepare and file Federal and State returns, plus a bundle of our most popular add-on services including: free printed and bound copies of your return, IRS Audit Protection and our popular 5 year Safe-Keeping plan, worth almost $150!!

TaxBrain-in-a-Box is the latest idea from the fastest tax preparation company in the business!

For more information contact Todd Taylor by email at ttaylor@taxbrain.com or by phone at (209)835-2720 x2121.

About TaxBrain.com® Online Tax & E-file Service

TaxBrain.com is the only web-based tax solution delivering online preparation, filing, professional assistance and representation in all 50 states. TaxBrain.com 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. For more information visit www.taxbrain.com/press.

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.