This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of eSmart Tax. All opinions are 100% mine.
No, really.
The folks at eSmart Tax are having a little fun while letting all American taxpayers file for free this year at www.eSmartTax.com.
They’re offering two ways to file your taxes online, for free:
- By using their basic edition, free to anyone.
- By using the deluxe edition and having the last name Johnson.
Yep, all Johnsons file free with the deluxe edition this year.
Why?
I had the same question, and here’s the answer..
A fun loving, big hearted Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and owner of a landscaping business used eSmartTax.com to file his taxes. His name is Daryl Johnson. He was plucked from his relative obscurity by the folks at eSmartTax.com to serve as their representative of the everyday man – their new spokesperson.
So to celebrate, eSmartTax.com is offering the deluxe version of their software for free to all persons with the last name of Johnson. I think it’s a pretty funny, and hence clever, bit of marketing too.
Here are some fun Johnson facts :
- According to the Census Bureau, there are 2,121,489 Johnsons in America
- The Daryl Johnson that is the eSmartTax.com spokesman was the only Daryl Johnson, out of out of 2,715 guys in the United States named Daryl Johnson, to file his taxes with eSmartTax.com
- Johnson is the 2nd most popular name in the US.
- 2 US Presidents were named Johnson.
- The US Congress has 4 Representatives named Johnson.
- The US Senate only has one Johnson.
- Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco cannot receive a free tax refund, because he changed his name from Chad Johnson.
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Calvin Johnson, Magic Johnson, Keyshawn Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Jimmie Johnson and Jack Johnson can all get a free Deluxe tax filing from eSmart Tax.
- Whoopi Goldberg’s real name is Caryn Johnson, so she is eligible for a free Deluxe tax filing on eSmartTax.com
Some facts about eSmartTax.com:
- The service is offered by Liberty Tax Service.
- Liberty Tax Service is fully accredited by the better business bureau with an A+ rating.
Here’s what the basic and deluxe versions offer.
Basic.
- Federal Tax Preparation and e-File – All the forms you need are right here, along with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that make free e-filing effortless.
- Free Technical Support – eSmart is here to help. We quickly resolve technical questions including computer compatibility issues.
- IRS e-File Technology – Feel confident using eSmart; it’s the most secure way to get your refund. It’s also the fastest, compared to traditional paper filing.
Deluxe.
- Federal Tax Preparation and e-File – All the forms you need are right here, along with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that make free e-filing effortless.
- Free Technical Support – eSmart is here to help. We quickly resolve technical questions including computer compatibility issues.
- eSmart Refund Maximizer – We review your information line by line and look for opportunities that lead to additional tax reductions and greater refunds.
- CPA Audit Assistance – If you get audited by the IRS, contact Customer Support, and a Liberty Tax CPA audit specialist will be assigned to your case to support you throughout the process.
- Carry Forward Data – If you e-filed your return with eSmart last year, you can easily transfer data from last year’s return into this year’s return for faster, easier filing. To take advantage of this feature simply log in with the same username and password as last year and leave the rest to us.
- Compare “What If” Scenarios – Bought a new house, got married, went to college, had some children, or started a new business this year? Each situation can change your tax liability. Run “what if” scenarios to be certain you’re getting the best possible outcome.
I’ll leave you to figure out who the 2 presidents were and wonder what the 1st most popular name in the U.S. is, but remember – you don’t have to be a Johnson to get the basic level e-file for free.
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