Tampa, FL – (March 27, 2007) – Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is pleased to make a $2,500 contribution to support the 5th Annual Orange County Black History Gala.

The gala is organized by annually by the Black History Committee of Orange County, Inc. The event celebrates the achievements of African Americans and raises funds for college scholarships. This year, the committee awarded scholarships to students attending University of Central Florida, Florida A&M University, Valencia Community College and Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens.

Ian MacKechnie, president and CEO of Amscot Financial, said: “We think it takes more than a month to celebrate black history. It should be a year-round effort. We’re pleased to be one of the sponsors that helps make this event happen.”

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 150 tax preparation offices and 150 retail financial service centers throughout Florida and employs more than 1,500 people. Amscot Financial has been recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as one of Tampa Bay’s Best Places to Work for two consecutive years. In June 2006, founder Ian MacKechnie was recognized by Gulf Coast Business Review as its 2006 Entrepreneur Winner.