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8-K/A - CURRENT REPORT AMENDMENT NO. 1 - TaxMasters, Inc.taxmasters_8ka-080409.htm
EX-99.3 - UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - TaxMasters, Inc.taxmasters_8ka-ex9903.htm
EX-99.1 - AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - TaxMasters, Inc.taxmasters_8ka-ex9901.htm
EXHIBIT 99.2
 
TaxMasters, Inc., formerly known as TMIRS Enterprises, LP
           
             
             
BALANCE SHEETS
           
AS OF JUNE 30, 2009 and DECEMBER 31, 2008
           
   
2009 (unaudited)
   
2008
 
ASSETS
           
             
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 3,999,892     $ 3,683,467  
Short-term Investments
    310,963       306,414  
Accounts receivable trade, net
    12,907,430       5,722,585  
 Note receivable
    400,000       -  
                 
Total current assets
    17,618,285       9,712,466  
                 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net
    154,844       192,074  
                 
INVESTMENTS
    419,747       413,168  
                 
OTHER ASSETS
    17,000       17,000  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 18,209,876     $ 10,334,708  
                 
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' DEFICIT
               
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses:
  $ 785,889     $ 1,884,884  
Deferred revenue
    7,288,864       8,942,759  
Capital Lease Obligation
    48,383       71,706  
                 
Total current liabilities
    8,123,136       10,899,349  
                 
LONG TERM DEBT
               
Capital lease obligations, net of current portions
    93,921       139,193  
Deferred revenue, net of current portions
    15,632,824       7,954,266  
                 
PARTNERS' DEFICIT
    (5,640,005 )     (8,658,100 )
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' DEFICIT
  $ 18,209,876     $ 10,334,708  
 
See notes to financial statements.
 
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TaxMasters, Inc., formerly known as TMIRS Enterprises, LP
       
             
             
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
           
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 and 2008 (UNAUDITED)
       
   
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30:
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
REVENUES, net
  $ 18,758,353     $ 6,410,330  
                 
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
               
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    7,734,277       4,443,669  
Compensation
    6,458,660       3,274,336  
Depreciation
    37,230       53,319  
                 
Total operating costs and expenses
    14,230,167       7,771,324  
                 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
    4,528,186       (1,360,994 )
                 
OTHER  INCOME (EXPENSE):
               
Interest income
    21,335       4,326  
Interest expense
    (19,378 )     -  
Other
    27       24  
                 
Total other income (expense)
    1,984       4,350  
                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ 4,530,170     $ (1,356,644 )
 
See notes to financial statements.
 
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TaxMasters, Inc., formerly known as TMIRS Enterprises, LP
           
             
             
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
           
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008 (UNAUDITED)
       
   
2009
   
2008
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
  Net income (loss)
  $ 4,530,170     $ (1,356,644 )
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
         
    operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    37,230       53,319  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (7,184,845 )     (366,204 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (1,098,995 )     (399,651 )
Deferred revenue
    6,024,663       4,270,620  
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    2,308,223       2,201,440  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
  Purchase of investments
    (11,128 )     (704,326 )
  Issuance of note receivable
    (400,000 )     -  
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (411,128 )     (704,326 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
  Repayment of capital lease obligations
    (68,595 )     -  
  Distributions to partners
    (1,512,075 )     (653,458 )
                 
Net cash used in financing activities
    (1,580,670 )     (653,458 )
                 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH  EQUIVALENTS
    316,425       843,656  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period
    3,683,467       1,650,513  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period
  $ 3,999,892     $ 2,494,169  
                 
Supplemental schedule for cash flow information
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ 38,757     $ 19,379  
 
 
 
See notes to financial statements.
 
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TaxMasters, Inc. formerly known as TMIRS Enterprises, LP

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
 

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements of TaxMasters, Inc. (the “Company”), have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the 8-K filed with the SEC.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein.  The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  Notes to the financial statements which substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited financial statements for fiscal year 2008 as reported in the Form 8-K have been omitted.

Note 2 - Fair Value

In accordance with SFAS No. 157, the following table represents the Company's fair value hierarchy for its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2009:

   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
                         
Assets
                       
Investments Short-term
  $ 310,963       -       -     $ 310,963  
Investments Long-term
    419,747       -       -       419,747  
Total Assets
  $ 730,710       -       -     $ 730,710  
                                 
Liabilities – N/A
    -       -       -       -  

Some of the Company's financial instruments are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis but are recorded at amounts that approximate fair value due to their liquid or short-term nature, such as cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables.

Note 3 – Note Receivable
 
On May 5, 2009, the Company entered into a one year loan agreement with a non US corporation in the amount of $400,000.  The note bears a 1% interest rate, with interest payable each six months. The note is expected to be full paid on or before June 30, 2010.
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TaxMasters, Inc. formerly known as TMIRS Enterprises, LP

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
 
 
Note  4 – Capital Lease Obligations

The Company acquired equipment under long-term leases with two to four year terms, generally bearing interest rates from 13% to 26%.  For financial reporting purposes, the present value of the minimum lease payments has been capitalized.

Year
   
June 30
2009
   
December 31
2008
 
2005
Capital lease to a company in monthly installments of approximately $201 including interest, secured by computer equipment, maturing in September 2009
  $  119     $  455  
2006
Capital leases to a company in monthly installments of approximately $2,427 including interest, secured by computer equipment, with maturity dates ranging from January 2009 to June 2010.
        18,853            21,065  
2007
Capital leases to a company in monthly installments of approximately $4,560 including interest, secured by computer equipment, with maturity dates ranging from January to August 2010.
     36,217        83,382  
2008
Capital lease to a company in monthly installments of approximately $4,947 including interest, secured by computer equipment, with maturity dates ranging from January 2011 to March 2012.
        87,115           105,997  
 
Total  Lease Obligation
    142,304       210,899  
 
Less:  current portion
    48,383       71,706  
 
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion
  $ 93,921     $ 139,193  

Future payments under these capital lease arrangements, which includes $97,264 in finance charges and $1,398,890 of new capital leases entered into in July 2009, are as follows:

2009
  $ 172,405  
2010
    393,086  
2011
    336,976  
2012
    294,985  
2013
    278,530  
Thereafter
    162,476  
Total future payments
  $ 1,638,458  
Less: amount representing interest
    97,264  
Less: July 2009 capital leases
    1,398,890  
Present value of net minimum lease payments
  $ 142,304  
 
 
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TaxMasters, Inc. formerly known as TMIRS Enterprises, LP

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

 
Note 5 – Partners’ Equity (Deficit)

For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company made distributions to its solelimited partner of $1,512,075 and $653,458, respectively.

Note 6 – Related Party Transactions

The Company incurs certain business development and entertainment expenses related to brand image development, employee retention, necessary entertainment, and certain expenses related to its community relations activities that are paid to companies owned by one or more of the corporate executives.  It is believed that these costs are reasonable and approximate the costs of similar activities with unrelated parties.

The Company is affiliated, through common ownership, with another company that provides the Company with advertising.  The affiliated company charged $464,356 and $150,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, for advertising costs incurred.  In addition, the outstanding balances due to the affiliated company as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were $240,000.

In addition, the Company has marketing services provided by a related entity that is owned by the Company’s management.  Marketing expenses were $272,253 and $83,938 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  There were no outstanding balances due to this related entity as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies

Leases

The Company has two separate lease agreements.  The Company leased its main office space in Houston, Texas under a lease agreement that commenced in December 2006 and expires February 2014.  In addition, there were two expansion leases entered into for this property in January and March 2008 which both expire in May 2014.  The aggregate monthly lease payments are $25,162.  In July 2009, The Company entered into an additional lease agreement for office space in Houston, Texas through December 31, 2014.  Monthly lease payment under this agreement are $0 for the first six months, $67,431 for the months seven through twenty-six, $74,422 for months twenty-seven through forty-six, and $85,413 thereafter.
 
 
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TaxMasters, Inc. formerly known as TMIRS Enterprises, LP

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
 
 
The future minimum lease payments are as follows:

Year Ended:
     
2009
  $ 212,344  
2010
    1,111,118  
2011
    1,148,081  
2012
    1,204,008  
2013
    1,297,935  
Thereafter
    1,158,296  
 
  $ 6,131,782  
 
Total rent expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was approximately $89,600 and $97,991, respectively.

Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business.  Management believes that no pending legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

Note 8 – Subsequent Events

In August 2009, the sole shareholder of the Company sold 100% of his interest to Crown Partners, Inc. in exchange for 301,000,000 shares of common stock in Crown Partners, Inc.  In addition, the sole shareholder of the Company received 1,000 shares of preferred stock which gave him the authority to designate a majority of the Company’s board of directors for a five year period.  In addition, the sole shareholder has the right to earn up to an additional 299,000,000 shares of Crown Partners, Inc.'s common stock during the next five years based on a formula calculated on the net profits of the Company and Crown Partners, Inc.’s current board of directors and officers resigned effective with the closing and concurrently appointed the Company’s sole shareholder as a director.  This transaction will be accounted for as a reverse merger whereby the Company is considered the accounting acquirer and the historical and future financial statements will be those of the Company since Crown Partners, Inc. will discontinue their primary business activity of daily trading in the stock market.

In April 009, the Company entered into a Section 351 Contribution Agreement with TaxMasters, Inc., a newly formed Nevada corporation, pursuant to which the Company assigned to TaxMasters, Inc. all of the assets of the Company in exchange for 100,000 shares of common stock of TaxMasters, Inc.
 
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