Fast-Tax
2395 Midway Road, Bldg 1
Carrollton, TX 75006
Tel (888) 702-1041 Fax (972) 250-7976
www.fasttax.thomson.com

January 7, 2005

Dear zCalc Customer,

We are pleased to announce the addition of the zCalc product line to the Fast-Tax family of estate products. Effective January 7, zCalc became part of the Fast-Tax product line.

We understand the company behind the software is just as important as the software itself. Fast-Tax is committed to the Trust and Estate market, to our clients, and to providing the best software possible. As a business unit of Thomson Tax & Accounting, which also includes RIA, PPC, Creative Solutions and West, Fast-Tax is the leading provider of business software and service solutions, serving more than 8,000 professional organizations across the United States.

Fast-Tax is working closely with zCalc to ensure a smooth, seamless transition. For now, zCalc customers should expect no change in their service and support. Jeff Pickard, zCalc's founder, will continue to be involved in the support and enhancement of the zCalc product. All policies for renewals and ordering, including pricing, will remain in effect.

We want to assure you we will do everything we can to make this transition as smooth as possible. Throughout the transition, we will continue to inform you of any new opportunities, as well as the advantages of the Thomson relationship. Additional information regarding the transition will be available on our website at www.fasttax.thomson.com/zcalc.asp and www.fasttax.thomson.com. We look forward to serving your needs.

Sincerely,

Steve Mendelsohn Vice President of Specialty Products, Fast-Tax	Jeff Pickard President, zCalc

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Q. What is zCalc?

A. Developed in 1996, zCalc is a group of analytical products for estate planning that enhances your ability to create, analyze and present powerful tax and estate planning strategies to your clients.

Q. Why did we add zCalc to the Thomson product offerings?

A. Adding zCalc to our estate planning products provides an important component to our overall estate planning solutions, increasing your ability to better serve your clients.

Q. As a zCalc user, what does this mean to me?

A. Current zCalc users should see no change in their service or support. Jeff Pickard, zCalc’s founder, will continue to be involved in the support and enhancement of the zCalc product line. In addition, your will be part of Thomson Tax & Accounting (TTA), a leading provider of technology and integrated information solutions to accounting, tax and corporate finance professionals.

Q. Will you keep me updated?

A. Yes. As we continue to integrate this product into the Thomson line, we will inform you of future product enhancements and offerings, and the benefits of the Thomson relationship.

Q. How can I learn more about zCalc, or how can I purchase the product?

A. Please contact Sales for more information - 800-331-2533.

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