Petz Enterprises, Inc. (PEI) Announces Electronic Signature Pad Support for CrossLink Professional Tax Software

    TRACY, Calif., Aug. 19 /EMWNews/ -- Petz Enterprises, Inc. (PEI), a

leading provider of tax software and financial services designed for

high-volume retail tax professionals announced support for Topaz SigLite

electronic signature pads for use with their flagship product, CrossLink

1040 Professional Tax Software.



    "PEI has long been an industry leader in providing professional tax

preparers with the tools they need to efficiently process tax returns for

their customers. Integrating support for electronic signature pads meets

the needs of our customers who are looking to move toward a paperless

return," stated Charles Petz, CPA, Vice President Tax Software Development.



    The ability to use Topaz SigLite electronic signature pads enables

CrossLink customers to meet government disclosure requirements, minimize

errors, and begin to move toward a paperless office. And, with Topaz

System's robust electronic signature software the tax payer's signature is

securely bound to the document for which it was intended.



    "The CrossLink team understands that the success of my high-volume

retail tax business requires a software solution that improves the speed

and efficiency with which I can process taxpayer returns. At the same time,

I need to reduce the likelihood of errors," stated Carolyn Clark owner of

Action Services. Clark continued, "The integration of the Topaz signature

pads meets those needs and is just the latest of many unique features that

makes CrossLink an essential component to the success of my business."



    Anthony Zank, President & CEO of Topaz Systems stated, "Topaz Systems

has a strong history of working with and supporting industry leading

software providers to provide effective, fully integrated eSign solutions.

As a result we are excited about PEI's integration of our SigLite series

with CrossLink 1040 Professional Tax Software."



    Signature pads certified for use with CrossLink 1040 include the Topaz

SigLite 1x5 T-S460, Topaz SigLite SL 1x5 T-S461, and the Topaz SigLite LCD

1x5 T-L460. It is anticipated the signature pads will range from sub-$100

to $250.



    CrossLink is available directly from PEI at

http://www.CrossLinkTax.com. The Topaz SigLite electronic signature pads

are available from Computime, Inc., an authorized fulfillment partner for

Topaz Systems at http://www.computimewebstore.com.

    About Petz Enterprises, Inc.



    Petz Enterprises, Inc. is a leading provider of tax preparation and

filing solutions for the professional and consumer markets, helping to

automate and simplify federal, state and local tax compliance. Founded in

1974 and based in Tracy, California, PEI is dedicated to serving the needs

of the professional tax community and U.S. taxpayers worldwide. For more

information, visit http://www.petzent.com.



    About Topaz Systems, Inc.



    Topaz Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic

signature software and hardware, and has been based in Simi Valley,

California since 1995. Topaz provides all the hardware, software,

intellectual property, and expertise to enable paperless document creation,

signing, and authentication of electronic forms with digital handwritten

signatures. Topaz is the recipient of multiple industry awards including

six-time consecutive wins of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 award for

outstanding growth, Deloitte technology Fast 500 honors, INC 500, and INC

5000 recognition.



    About Computime, Inc.



    Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Computime, Inc. has become a trusted

source for Topaz Systems electronic signature capture devices by providing

appropriate, cost-effective eSignature products for an ever-expanding

customer base of Financial Institutions, Government Agencies, Insurance and

Healthcare Providers, and the Point of Sale, Point of Delivery, Automotive,

and Photo ID/Security industries. For more information on Computime's

services and industry-proven reputation for quality service and customer

focus, visit http://www.computimeonline.com.