California Board of Equalization selects Impression Technology’s iCapture™

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--December 23, 2002

Impression Technology, a leading supplier of automated Data Capture solutions for both the Public and Private sectors, is pleased to announce it has been selected by the State of California Board of Equalization (BOE) to provide a Key Data Entry solutions for its Key Data Entry Unit in Sacramento, California. The "Key From Paper" (KFP) system, which is an integral component of the iCapture™ product suite, will replace the BOE's legacy key data entry system and will process various Excise and Use Tax forms filed by public and private entities across California. The system will support the capture of critical information from approximately 5,000,000 returns and/or documents per year.

The BOE is responsible for administering statewide tax programs such as sales and use taxes, property taxes, special taxes and the tax appellate program. These programs have historically provided more than 33 percent of the state's tax revenue, thus the system is considered a ‘mission critical’ application by the Board.