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2013-04-30 Best practices for quarterly tax filers to help prepare for the June 15 deadline PARSIPPANY, N.J. – April 30, 2013 – For many Americans, Tax Day has come and gone. But for the self-employed, including small business owners and freelancers, Tax Day will come again on June 15 – and in s

2013-04-08 PARSIPPANY, N.J. – April 8, 2013 – There are only a few days left for taxpayers who still need to file their 2012 income tax returns before the April 15 deadline. According to the IRS , roughly 23 percent of American taxpayers file their returns during the final 14 days of the season. To assist

2013-03-26 PARSIPPANY, N.J. – March 26, 2013 – Tax return audits are one of the hottest topics each tax season – and one of the biggest concerns of many taxpayers. To help consumers better understand items on their tax return that could increase their risk of being audited, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® i

2013-03-19 Graduating from college leads to important life changes that can trigger significant tax benefits PARSIPPANY, N.J. – March 19, 2013 – The United States National Center for Education Statistics estimated that 3.4 million college degrees were awarded in the 2011-12 school year . Many of th

2013-03-14 PARSIPPANY, N.J. , March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The clock is winding down, with less than five weeks left until the IRS' tax filing deadline on April 15 , also known as 'Tax Day.' As the countdown begins, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service ® is sharing with taxpayers the benefits of filing

2013-03-13 For Non-Expanding States, Shared Responsibility Costs Could Reach $1.3 Billion Annually PARSIPPANY, N.J. (March 13, 2013) – As healthcare changes resulting from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) start to be implemented, one of the first decisions to be made comes at the state level, with each s

2013-02-25 PARSIPPANY, N.J. (February 25, 2013) – With a little more than one month left before the April 15 tax filing deadline, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service®, the nation’s largest privately held tax preparation firm, is reminding taxpayers to look for tax deductions and credits not only when filing their 2

2013-02-20 Chief Tax Officer Mark Steber to Answer Consumer Filing Questions PARSIPPANY, N.J. (February 20, 2013) – Taxes are complicated, especially this year. So while more than 75 percent of taxpayers filing returns are due refunds which average some $3,000*, it’s likely that some of those same tax

2013-02-14 PARSIPPANY, N.J. (February 14, 2013) - Whether you were employed or unemployed and looking for a new job in 2012, there are several tax breaks that can be claimed on your income tax return. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service®, with its national network of more than 20,000 trained tax preparers and more

2013-02-12 Tax Considerations for 2012 Newlyweds PARSIPPANY, N.J. (February 12 , 2013) – According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over two million weddings take place each year and, while newlyweds are often excited about doing many things as an official couple for the first

2013-02-04 PARSIPPANY, N.J. (February 4, 2013) – Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (“Jackson Hewitt”), the nation’s second largest tax preparation firm, today announced that it has named Brian Haile as the Company’s first Senior Vice President for Health Policy. In this newly-created position, Mr. Haile wil

2013-01-29 National Tax Preparation Firm Launches Fundraiser to Help Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 29, 2013) – With the 2013 tax season now here, many taxpayers are gathering their documents and meeting with their local tax preparers. But for many who choose Jackson

2013-01-24 More than 26 million workers received nearly $61 billion in EITC money in 2012 PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 24, 2013) – With two major tax milestones coming up this week - the January 30 date for when the Internal Revenue Service starts to accept e-filed tax returns and the January 31 deadl

2013-01-22 Now is the Time to Select a Skilled Professional - But Choose Wisely PARSIPPANY, N.J. – January 22, 2012 – Approximately 60 percent of Americans enlist the help of a paid tax professional to file their income tax returns, as stated by the Internal Revenue Service . According to Jackson Hewi

2013-01-09 Filing Date Moving to January 30 Affects 18 Million Taxpayer; No Extension to April 15 Tax Deadline PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 9, 2013) – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Tuesday that it will delay accepting all 2012 tax returns by eight days, pushing the acceptance of both e-file and

2013-01-09 Filing Date Moving to January 30 Affects 18 Million Taxpayer; No Extension to April 15 Tax Deadline PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 9, 2013) – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Tuesday that it will delay accepting all 2012 tax returns by eight days, pushing the acceptance of both e-

2013-01-03 National Tax Preparation Firm Ready to Serve Sears Shoppers for 2013 Tax Season PARSIPPANY, N.J., January 3, 2013 – Taxpayers in Sears now have a new resource readily available for their tax preparation needs. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service ® will be opening offices in most Sears ® locat

2013-01-03 Partnership Offers Free Federal 1040EZ Filing, Low Check Cashing Fees and More for Eligible Taxpayers PARSIPPANY, N.J., January 3, 2013 – Now that it’s January, millions of Americans will begin the tax filing process. To help spread “Tax Refund Joy” Jackson Hewitt Tax Service®, the nation

2012-12-11 More Than 6,800 Convenient Neighborhood Locations and Expanded Retail Presence Ready to Help Taxpayers Experience ‘Tax Refund Joy’ PARSIPPANY, N.J. (December 11, 2013) – Jackson Hewitt Tax Service ® , the nation’s largest privately held tax preparation firm, today announced that its doors will

2012-11-19 Top five things to know, to do and to watch for as 2012 comes to a close PARSIPPANY, N.J. – November 19, 2012 – As 2012 comes to a close, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service ® , the nation’s largest privately held tax preparation firm, is offering taxpayers important tips to help them prepare f

2012-11-13 The spirit of giving can lead to savings at tax time PARSIPPANY, NJ – November 13, 2012 – When it comes to charitable giving, Americans are very generous. An estimated 117 million U.S. households gave to charities during 2011, according to Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy b

2012-11-05 PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane Sandy devastated significant portions of the East Coast, causing unprecedented damage to homes and businesses. As people assess their losses and start to rebuild, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® highlights some key considerations that may help elig

2012-10-10 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Names Tennessee Businessman David Elkins Franchisee of the Year Highest Honor for National Tax Preparation Service Goes to Smiths Grove Native SMITHS GROVE, KY – October 10, 2012 – Jackson Hewitt Tax Service has bestowed its highest honor – the F

2012-09-24 PARSIPPANY, N.J. (September 24, 2012) – As 2012 begins to wind down, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service ® is reminding taxpayers to review any major life events that occurred this year. Big life changes often result in equally large tax implications, which may lead to extra savings when filing a tax ret

2012-08-27 PARSIPPANY, N.J. (August 27, 2012) – As students and parents alike prepare for the back to school rush, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service ® the nation’s second largest tax preparation firm, reminds taxpayers of important credits and deductions associated with common education expenses. “The decision to

2012-07-25 PARSIPPANY, N.J. (July 25, 2012) – With taxes in the news almost every day, and many important tax breaks having expired at the end of 2011 and more set to expire at the end of 2012, taxpayers would benefit from spending some time this summer reviewing their tax profiles and learning about possib

2012-07-16 PARSIPPANY, N.J. (July 16, 2012) – Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (“Jackson Hewitt”), the nation’s second largest tax preparation firm, today announced that it has named D. Michael Williams to the position of senior vice president and chief marketing officer. In this position, Mr. Williams wil

2012-06-01 PARSIPPANY, N.J. (June 1, 2012) – Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (“Jackson Hewitt”), the nation’s second largest tax preparation firm, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Matrix Learning Inc. (dba ExamMatrix), which will make the ExamMatrix Registered Tax Return Preparer

2012-03-22 Parsippany, NJ (March 22, 2012) – Jackson Hewitt Tax Service ® , the nation’s second largest tax preparation firm, today announced that it has been named Supplier of the Year by Walmart’s Financial Services Division. Jackson Hewitt ® was recognized for: its aggressive expansion into over 750

2012-03-14 Jackson Hewitt ® to Welcome IRS to Local Office for Personal Delivery of Registered Tax Return Preparer Certification Effort Marks New Phase in Training, Standardization of Industry PARSIPPANY, N.J. (March 14, 2012) – The tens of millions of consume

2011-10-12 Mark Steber to Chair Committee for 2011-2012 Parsippany, N.J. – The Internal Revenue Service has announced the election of Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., as Chairman of the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) for the 2011-2012

2011-10-12 Changes with Family, Home and Employment Can Drive Deductions and Credits PARSIPPANY, NJ – As the end of the year moves closer, it is a great time for taxpayers to reflect on the year 2011, and, if the year includes any big life changes, consumers may be entitled to extra dolla

2011-10-11 JACKSON, MS – Jackson Hewitt Tax Service has bestowed its highest honor – the Franchisee of the Year Award – on franchise owner Jeffrey Davidson of Jackson, Miss. Announced as part of the 2011 Jackson Hewitt ® Annual Convention, held recently in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Franchisee of th

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