Beginning on August 13, 2012 it’s National Tax
Preparer Recruiting Week at an Office Near You!
The
demand for well-trained, high-quality tax preparers remains high, as taxpayers
across the nation turn to paid tax preparers for assistance in filing a tax
return each year. To meet this demand, Jackson Hewitt® offices
train and hire a tax preparer workforce, each year, comprised of both
year-round and seasonal employees.
Jackson
Hewitt is a leader in tax preparer development, with extensive training
programs that support an ongoing commitment to providing quality tax
preparation services that meet the needs and expectations of our clients.
During
National Tax Preparer Recruiting Week, job seekers in your area will learn
about the benefits of employment as a Jackson Hewitt Tax Pro, including:
•
Career
building opportunities—The
opportunity to join our team is more than just a job, it’s also about working
in an industry that is always in demand.
• Flexible hours—The majority of our
employees are seasonal workers who enjoy the flexibility of working part of the year and being
able to commit to family or other projects over the remaining months.
•
Convenient
hands-on training—Each
prospective tax preparer is required to complete courses offered through
Jackson Hewitt Tax School, which provides a thorough introduction to tax
preparation.
•
Understanding
of federal requirements—Jackson
Hewitt works to ensure our tax preparers are up-to-date on all Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) requirements, such as obtaining a Preparer Tax Identification
Number (PTIN). A PTIN is now necessary in order to legally prepare federal tax
returns for a fee in the United States.
Contact your local Jackson Hewitt office to find out more!
Schedule
Your Mid-Year Tax Review Today!
It’s
never too early to start thinking about next year’s tax return. There are
simple things that you can do now that could have a direct impact on your 2012
tax return.
Perhaps
you’ve experienced life changes this year—marriage, divorce, home purchase, a
new baby—or you want to discuss your paycheck withholding status. Let our tax
pros work with you now to make sure you get the biggest refund you deserve when
you file in 2013.
Contact your local Jackson Hewitt office and meet with one of
our tax pros—you’ll be glad that you did!
“Affordable
Care Act” Tax Impact for 2013
The Affordable Care Act, more
commonly known as the Affordable Health Care, or Health Care Law, will start to
impact more taxpayers and businesses in 2013. Here’s what you can expect for
next year:
• Employee FSA contributions
are limited to $2,500 per year. Employer contributions will remain unlimited.
• Employers
are required to report health insurance costs on Form W-2 beginning tax-year
2012.
• Taxpayers
with high wages, salaries greater than $200,000 ($250,000 if MFJ), must pay an
additional .9 percent Medicare tax. Making the total Medicare tax rate 3.8
percent on high wage income.
• Taxpayers with net investment
income of $200,000 ($250,000 if MFJ) or higher must pay a Medicare tax of 3.8
percent on their investment income.
Speak with your tax pro for
details.
Enrollment
Starts Now for This Fall’s Tax School!
When you enroll in Jackson
Hewitt’s Tax School, our experienced instructors will provide education and
training for beginners, as well as ongoing tax education and training to meet
IRS requirements for experienced tax professionals. And, learning to prepare
taxes is a skill that could even lead to extra income at tax time!*
Enrollment is starting now and
class sizes are limited—so don’t delay. Visit JacksonHewitt.com to find out
more or to find the Tax School location nearest you!
*Enrollment in, or completion
of, a course is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment. Additional
training, experience or skills may be required to be employed as a tax
preparer. Most offices are independently owned and operated.
Tax
Tips
Beginning
in 2012, online businesses that accept credit card payments will receive a Form
1099-K reporting the payments received from payment settlement entities (PSEs),
such as PayPal. Deductible charges such as handling fees, sales tax and
cash-back amounts will be included in the Gross amounts reported.