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ATAX vs Liberty Tax Service

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both ATAX and Liberty Tax Service are financial services franchises. ATAX requires an investment of $59K – $89K while Liberty Tax Service requires $50K – $71K. In terms of revenue, Liberty Tax Service reports higher average unit revenue at $165K. Liberty Tax Service has SBA lending data on file with a 11.7% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates ATAX B (Above average) and Liberty Tax Service A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$59K – $89K
$50K – $71K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$25K
Royalty Rate
Royalty Fee is 14% of Gross Revenues, payable weekly (subject to a minimum annual royalty).
14.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$111K
$165K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
11.7% (264 loans)
Total Units
117
1,663
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2019
1997
FDD Year
2025
2026