The Big West announced that ezTaxReturn.com is the Official Tax Online Service Provider partner of The Big West, providing financial and tax education resources to student-athletes.
ezTaxReturn.com becomes the latest corporate partner negotiated by Van Wagner, who manages The Big West’s sponsorship and marketing partners program.
As the Official Tax Online Service Provider, along with providing financial and tax education resources to Big West student-athletes, ezTaxReturn.com will receive an integrated marketing presence to promote its tax services to Big West students, alumni, and fans throughout the Big West Basketball Championships.
“For most people, navigating taxes can feel complicated and overwhelming—and for today’s student-athletes, that reality has become even more complex with the growth of name, image and likeness opportunities,” Big West Commissioner Dan Butterly said. “Partnering with ezTaxReturn.com allows us to emphasize financial literacy as a foundation for lifelong success. We are proud to align with a brand committed to helping student-athletes, or any student, understand and manage these responsibilities with confidence, both during their collegiate careers and well beyond.”
“Student-athletes demonstrate extraordinary discipline, focus, and commitment every day, and they deserve that same level of support when it comes to managing their financial futures,” ezTaxReturn.com CEO Sarah Hasan said. “We believe financial education is a powerful form of empowerment. Through our partnership with The Big West, we are proud to provide student-athletes with the tools and guidance they need to navigate taxes with confidence—both during their collegiate careers and as they prepare for life beyond graduation.”
About ezTaxReturn.com
ezTaxReturn has been serving individuals and families for 27 years, since 1999. From the beginning, students have been our most important segment. We believe in providing support, education, and protection to individuals early in their financial lives- often at a time when they are most financially vulnerable. For many students, filing taxes is their first interaction with the financial system, and mistakes made at this stage can carry lasting consequences. Our role is to ensure they are informed, compliant, and confident as they begin that journey.
Our company is owned and operated by leaders from the search fund ecosystem - a model designed to empower university graduates to become entrepreneurs, owners, and long-term stewards of businesses. That background shapes how we operate: we invest in people who invest in their education, prioritize learning over short-term gains, and take seriously the responsibility that comes with serving individuals at the start of their careers.
Supporting students is not simply a market for us; it is central to our mission to strengthen the next generation through access, guidance, and responsible financial practices.