Just in Time For Tax Season Liberty Tax Offers Free Tax Preparation to American Red Cross Blood Donors in February

(Dedham, MA) Liberty Tax is offering free tax preparation to any person who comes out to donate blood at  American Red Cross blood drives in Massachusetts during the month of February. The tax preparation certificates are redeemable during March 2012 at participating Liberty Tax locations, and are good for both state and federal returns. 

Liberty Tax is encouraging people to help make a difference in the lives of others and give blood to the Red Cross.  Donated blood is used to help accident victims, trauma patients, transplant recipients, and those receiving treatment for life-threatening illnesses.  

“Offering free tax preparation in February and March should motivate both eligible and first time donors to find a Red Cross blood drive near them right away,” said Ray Maagero, Area Developer, Liberty Tax.  “We believe in the mission of the American Red Cross which is neighbor helping neighbor to make our community a better place.”

“During the winter months it is a difficult time for the American Red Cross to collect blood due to severe weather and flu season,” said Donna M. Morrissey, Director of Communications, American Red Cross Blood Services – Northeast Division. “We are happy to have a community partner, like Liberty Tax Service to offer this service to our donors.”

For more information about donating blood or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

About Liberty Tax Service
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 9,000,000 individual income tax returns. Liberty Tax has over 4,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada, and over 80 in Massachusetts.

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross has been a primary supplier of lifesaving blood products in the United States for more than 50 years. The American Red Cross Blood Services - Northeast Division must distribute approximately 3,000 units of blood each day just to meet the basic needs of area patients.  For more information or to make an appointment to donate call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.  Individuals who are at least 17 years of age, (16 with parental permission in Massachusetts), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in general good health may be eligible to donate blood. Identification is required at the time of donation.

*Prizes are not transferable and not redeemable for cash.

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