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Intuit, the makers of TurboTax, America’s number-one selling tax software, is sponsoring a nationwide contest called "Kids Speak Out About Taxes." The contest asks third- through fifth-grade students to submit an entry of 25 words or less in response to the question: "How do you think the U.S. government should spend our tax dollars?"

One grand-prize winner will receive a $1,500 contribution to an Education IRA established in his or her name by Intuit. In addition, 10 semi-finalists will each receive a $50 United States Savings Bond, and all of the winning entries will be published in a newsletter that will be sent to members of Congress.

"It is important for future leaders to learn at an early age the value of prudent saving and spending," said Bob Meighan, vice president of personal tax for Intuit. "This contest provides a fun and creative way for children to talk about basic civics and, in the process, earn a chance to win money toward a higher education."

The TurboTax "Kids Speak Out About Taxes" Contest begins January 12th and runs until February 26th, 1999. The contest is open to all elementary school children currently in grades three through five who are legal residents of the United States and who are attending public, private or parochial schools located within the United States. A distinguished panel of TurboTax tax experts will judge the entries.

How To Enter
Participants may enter the TurboTax "Kids Speak Out About Taxes" Contest via the Internet, fax or mail. To enter online, go to the Taxes area of Quicken.com (www.quicken.com). To enter by fax or mail, include the following typed information:

• Name
• Name of school and school address
• Current grade
• Complete home mailing address
• Home phone number
• Fax and e-mail address (if applicable)
• Response (25 words or less) to: "How do you think the U.S. government should spend our tax dollars?"

Fax entries to: TurboTax "Kids Speak Out About Taxes" Contest at (619) 784-1385. Alternatively, contestants can mail their entries to: TurboTax "Kids Speak Out About Taxes" Contest, Intuit Public Relations, 6220 Greenwich Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.

To obtain a full set of contest rules, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: TurboTax "Kids Speak Out About Taxes" Contest Rules, Intuit Public Relations, 6220 Greenwich Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.