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SARASOTA, Fla., July 28, 2026 – While most people don’t think about their income taxes after Tax Day, waiting until it’s time to file 2026 tax returns could mean that taxpayers miss valuable opportunities. The Tax Pros at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services^® suggest that now is the perfect time to conduct a mid-year tax checkup and fine-tune financial plans for the remainder of the year. Taking the time now to review, plan, and prepare, can help estimate the impact and size of a tax refund or balance due at filing time early next year.

SARASOTA, Fla., April 2, 2026 — Forget the roses, Americans are choosing returns, and Jackson Hewitt Tax Services^®, is making it official with the declaration of April 2, 2026 as “Get It Done Day.” According to a new national survey commissioned by Jackson Hewitt, 84 percent of Americans say they would rather file their taxes than compete on a reality dating show, signaling that when it comes down to it, getting things done beats out chasing the romantic spotlight.

SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 15, 2025 – This tax season, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services^®, one of the nation’s most trusted names in tax preparation, is making an unexpected statement in denim. The company announced the launch of Refund Jeans, limited-edition jeans for men and women, featuring oversized pockets designed to hold the one thing that matters most this time of year: a tax refund.

SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 13, 2026 – For the third year in a row, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services^® is hitting the road this tax filing season to give free coffee and tax tips during a nationwide coffee truck tour. Jackson Hewitt’s Brewitt coffee truck is traveling to the country’s top cities to help taxpayers get ready to file their 2025 tax return. The Brewitt coffee truck will be visiting Walmart locations nationwide with Jackson Hewitt kiosks during the entire tax filing season, starting January 14, 2026, in Los Angeles and ending in Minneapolis on April 14, 2026.

SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 6, 2026 – For the fourth year, taxpayers have the chance to win up to $10,000 as Jackson Hewitt Tax Services^® has brought back its popular Double Your Refund Sweepstakes. Now through April 15, 2026, taxpayers have the chance to double the size of their federal tax refund during Jackson Hewitt’s 15-week Double Your Refund Sweepstakes. Each week, two grand prize winners will win a prize equal to their federal refund, with a maximum match of $10,000 and a minimum prize of at least $1,500. There are also 20 weekly runner-up winners selected to win $200, as well as an end-of-season drawing, including all entrants collected during the tax season.

SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 11, 2025 – With the holiday season in full swing, many Americans are feeling the squeeze on their wallets more than ever. A recent survey commissioned by Jackson Hewitt Tax Services^® shows that 45 percent of respondents say groceries impacted their finances the most this year, while 22 percent say bills and utilities closely followed. At the same time, more than half of survey respondents said they would apply for an advance on their tax refund if it were available, while many would plan to use this money for savings or emergency funds (33 percent), holiday gifts (16 percent) bills and utilities (15 percent), or paying down debt (13 percent). To help ease the burden of these costs, starting on December 11, 2025, Jackson Hewitt is bringing back the Early Tax Refund Advance loan program, allowing approved clients to receive up to $1,500 in minutes on a prepaid card. Just in time for the holidays and year-end expenses, the Early Tax Refund Advance loan has an easy application process, high approval rates, and no impact on credit scores.

SARASOTA, Fla., November 3, 2025 – As the 2025-2026 tax season approaches, Jackson Hewitt is preparing for a surge in demand for tax preparation services due to the recently implemented tax law changes. With tax returns becoming increasingly more complex, Jackson Hewitt’s seasonal staff will play a critical role in assisting clients navigate new credits and deductions this tax season. To meet growing needs in offices nationwide, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services^® announced today that it is hosting a National Hiring Week during the week of November 3, 2025, to drive employee recruitment efforts in company-owned and independently owned and operated franchise locations nationwide.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 5, 2025 – The following statement is attributable to Jackson Hewitt CEO Greg Macfarlane: 

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 31, 2025 – Today is Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day and Jackson Hewitt Tax Services^® has teamed up with the IRS to remind taxpayers about this valuable tax credit that can reduce taxes owed and increase tax refunds. Taxpayers who qualify to claim the EITC could receive a credit of up to $7,830 in their tax refund. Earlier this week, on Monday, January 27, 2025, the IRS officially began accepting and processing 2024 Federal income tax returns. All Jackson Hewitt offices are open nationwide and ready to assist taxpayers to file their return before the Tax Day deadline of April 15, 2025. Consumers can easily book an appointment with Jackson Hewitt now to reserve a time to meet with a Tax Pro at their earliest convenience.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 13, 2025 – 2025 isn’t your average tax filing season: Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® is giving away free coffee and tax tips during a nationwide coffee truck tour for the second year in a row. Jackson Hewitt’s Brewitt coffee truck is traveling to nearly 40 markets during tax filing season, helping ensure taxpayers are well prepared to file their 2024 Federal tax return before the Tax Day deadline, April 15, 2025.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 7, 2025 - Having awarded over $500,000 to more than 870 winners, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® continues to reward both new and returning clients. Now, for the third year, clients have the chance to win thousands of dollars in Jackson Hewitt's popular, "Double Your Refund" sweepstakes. Now through April 15, 2025, taxpayers will have a chance to double the size of their Federal tax refund during Jackson Hewitt's 15-week sweepstakes, plus be entered into a final season-long drawing. Each week, there will be two grand prize winners who will win a prize equal to their federal refund, with a maximum match of $10,000 and a minimum prize of at least $1,500, so even with no refund or a small refund, there's a chance to win. There will also be 20 weekly runner-up winners selected to win $200.