OUR STORY
How We Became The Financial Franchise We Are Today
After starting with $200, 2 computers and a fax machine the company became one of the largest tax preparation providers in New York.
ATAX Franchise, Inc, was launched in 2007 and began expanding along the East Coast of the US and future plans include nationwide growth.
ATAX is a full-service national tax and business services franchise.
At ATAX, We’re more than just numbers!
Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary
Here is a snapshot of our 30 years, providing tax preparation and accounting services in New York City and Nationwide.
First Office
In 1986 ATAX opened first tax preparation office with $200, 2 computers and a fax machine.High Number of Tax Returns Milestone
In 2005, ATAX went completely viral, preparing 10,000 personal tax returns and about 500 corporate tax returns out of one single office.
Started ATAX Franchise
In 2007, ATAX Franchise was founded and was the first Latino owned tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll franchise in the United States. ATAX franchise started with 10 locations in New York City.ATAX Continue Growth
In 2009, ATAX franchise opened 12 locations between New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
ATAX Goes Through Corporate Re-structuring
In 2012, ATAX re-structuring and headquarters moved to Yonkers, NY. Proud member of Vetfran, MinorityFran, IFA
ATAX Receives Top Minority Franchise Award
In 2012, ATAX receives the 3rd Top Minority Franchise Award in the United States.
ATAX Receives a Number of Awards
In 2013, ATAX is recognized by USA Today's Top 50 Franchises for Minorities. ATAX partnered with Xero Beautiful accounting. The #1 International Cloud Bookkeeping Platform.Awards & Expansion to New Territories
In 2014, ATAX is recognized as one of the Top 50 Low Cost Franchises in the nation by Franchise Business Review. Recognized by USA Today. In addition, ATAX opened new offices in Sunrise, FL and Houston, TX, and Augusta, GA. ATAX CEO & President Rafael Alvarez became a member of the Xero Partner Advisory Council (XPAC).
ATAX Live Launch & La Nacional Partnership
In 2018, ATAX partnered with Envios La Nacional to establish an ATAX location in over 100 La Nacional locations nationwide. Launched ATAX Live, an innovative mobile app to allow clients to file their taxes from anywhere, anytime.Partners with Loyalty Brands
In 2019, ATAX partners with Loyalty Brands. Loyalty is the brainchild of tax guru John Hewitt, who founded Liberty Tax and Jackson Hewitt. This created great synergy for both ATAX and Loyalty. The company continues to grow.Recognition
In 2020 and 2021 ATAX is named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of top 500 franchises. In 2021 ATAX was ranked as the third best tax franchise. Also, in 2020 and 2021 ATAX was named to the top 200 franchises by Franchise Business.Growth
ATAX currently operate 63 locations across the United States. Growth is going to be exponential.
