Lake Wales, Fla., October 18, 2008 - Amscot Financial held an open house on Saturday, October 18 at its new location at 2004 State Road 60 East in Lake Wales. Amscot presented a $500 contribution in support of the Lake Wales branch of the Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club.

Citrus Center Boys and Girls Club Inc. is for boys and girls ages five through 18 years old. The club's primary mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive and caring citizens.

About Amscot Financial
Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Amscot Financial is a leading provider of income tax preparation and electronic filing services, refund anticipation loans, check cashing services, cash advance services, money transfer services and money orders through its wholly owned division, Amscot International Money Order Company.  Amscot Financial currently operates 172 tax preparation offices and 172 retail financial service centers throughout Florida and employs more than 2,000 people. Amscot Financial has been recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal for three consecutive years as one of Tampa Bay’s Best Places to Work. For additional information, please visit the company’s Web site at www.amscotfinancial.com.