FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Contact: Rick Clayburgh, Tax Commissioner 701-328-2770
February 23, 2004

Tax Commissioner Rick Clayburgh to promote Free File Alliance

BISMARCK --- Tax Commissioner Rick Clayburgh, industry, and community leaders will hold a press conference to alert eligible citizens to the availability of free online tax preparation and e-filing services through the federal and state Free File Alliances. Innovative public-private partnerships enable thousands of North Dakota taxpayers to prepare and e-file both their federal and state tax returns online free of charge.

Who:

The Honorable Rick Clayburgh, North Dakota State Tax Commissioner

Mr. Dave Clark, Executive Vice President, Bismarck State College

Mr. David Macklin, Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA)

Mr. Jim Ruda, Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation

Supporting community leaders

What:

The Free File Alliance is a public-private partnerships between the federal and state government and private sector tax software companies that provide free online tax preparation and e-filing services to eligible North Dakota individuals and families.

When:

Tuesday, February 24, 2004, at 10:00 a.m.

Where:

Bismarck State College Library, 1500 Edwards Avenue, Bismarck