Gateway Money:)Ware Helps File Tax Returns Online, Quickly and Easily

Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- To make tax season less taxing, Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today introduces a new version of Gateway Money:)Ware(TM), a software and training package that prompts would-be procrastinators to get their financial and tax planning in order now. With Gateway Money:)Ware, tax payers can spend April 14 enjoying their refund instead of rushing to file their returns and fighting crowds at the post office. "Most of our technology solutions are aimed at improving the quality of people's lives," said Mike Ritter, vice president of solutions, Gateway, Inc. "With this one, we're really just trying to help people get through something that can only detract from their quality of life."

Simplify Tax Filing; Accelerate Refunds
Gateway Money:)Ware includes H&R Block's(R) TaxCut(R) Deluxe software to help customers quickly and accurately complete and file taxes online. Industry estimates indicate that taxpayers can receive their refund an average of 10-16 days faster when they file electronically. Plus, the U.S. Congress has mandated that the IRS has 80 percent of all tax returns filed electronically by 2007. So by using Gateway Money:)Ware, Gateway customers will be able to receive their tax refund quicker while getting ahead of pending government mandates.

Financial Planning for the Long Haul
To help Gateway customers get organized, Gateway Money:)Ware includes all the software needed to bank and pay bills online, track investments, develop a budget, and even create legal documents such as wills and contracts. They'll learn how to save time with automated banking using Microsoft(R) Money 2002 Deluxe and protect their assets with Kiplinger(R) Home and Business Attorney(R). The package also includes two Gateway courses that help customers get more from their software.

"Anyone that has recently experienced a significant life change, such as new homeowners, first-time parents or retirees should recognize the tax ramifications," said Ritter. "Gateway Money:)Ware is ideal for these customers, giving them the tools they need to understand the tax code, file returns online and better manage their finances."

Gateway Money:)Ware is priced at $129 -- a $168 savings over the cost of the items purchased separately. Gateway Money:)Ware is available by calling 800-846-2106, via the company's Web site at www.gateway.com or at one of the Gateway stores(R) nationwide.

About Gateway
Gateway (NYSE: GTW), a personal technology company, improves people's lives through a combination of the latest and best hardware, communication tools, applications, training and service, all wrapped in a custom financing package. The company takes a localized approach, utilizing its Web site, call centers and nationwide network of Gateway retail stores to build direct relationships with consumers, small and medium businesses and government and education institutions. A Fortune 500(R) company founded in 1985, Gateway is ranked as the most admired American company in the Computers and Office Equipment industry in a Fortune magazine survey and is the top brand in customer loyalty and for first-time home computer purchases of Wintel-based PCs. For more information, visit Gateway's Web site at www.gateway.com .

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