iHost Networks Partners with Orrtax Software Solutions [April 19, 2005]

iHost Networks today launched iHostTaxes.com. The new branded service provides web hosting, email and domain registration for tax preparers

Bellevue, Washington – April 19, 2005 – iHost Networks today announced a partnership with Orrtax Software Solutions of Bellevue, Washington. Orrtax provides professional tax preparers with federal and state tax preparation software and electronic filing services for their completed returns. iHost Networks will offer a new branded service, iHostTaxes.com, to the Orrtax customer base.

Communicating with clients in a reliable manner is critical for professional tax preparers and iHostTaxes.com provides three important communication vehicles: 1) brand building through a domain name; 2); business email and 3) web presence. With iHostTaxes.com a tax preparer owns their domain and, unlike free email services, it is fully portable. IHostTaxes.com’s email system provides tax preparers the ability to send and receive large attachments as well as archive email locally or on the iHostTaxes server for future reference. Additionally, iHostTaxes.com provides tax preparers eCommerce capabilities so they may accept payments for their services via the web.

John Norton, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for iHost Networks said, “We are excited about our partnership with Orrtax. We believe our services will be very helpful to tax preparers. It’s important for tax preparers to present their business in a professional manner. Our services will help them to enhance their marketing efforts at an affordable cost.”

Hal Costello, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Orrtax Software Solutions said, “We believe iHostTaxes.com is an excellent way for Orrtax clients to easily enhance their company image on-line and support their efforts to serve clients and reach new prospects. Their growth and success is our growth and success so we look forward to offering iHostTaxes.com as of today.”

About Orrtax Software Solutions
Orrtax Software Solutions develops, publishes and markets software for income tax preparation, electronic filing and bank products associated with income tax refunds. One of the nation’s leading tax preparation software companies, Orrtax is also recognized as a leading electronic filing center, filing millions of tax returns annually. For more information on Orrtax Software Solutions, please visit their website at www.orrtax.com

About iHost Networks
iHost Networks is a leading provider of private label hosting services designed for use by small businesses and individuals. For more information on iHost Networks, go to their web site at www.ihostnetworks.com.