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Jackson Hewitt® Reminds Taxpayers to File Now

JERSEY CITY, NJ, April 2, 2019

Despite the fast approaching tax filing deadline of April 15, 2019, millions of Americans who had filed by this time last year still haven’t filed their 2018 tax return. According to the most recent IRS filing report comparing this year against last, as of March 15, the IRS has received nearly 2 million fewer tax returns than the same time last year.

“This drastic change from just last year could be because of tax reform,” said Shara Abrams, Senior VP of Operations at Jackson Hewitt. “We’ve heard from many people who said they are afraid they will owe, so they are procrastinating filing their taxes. And according to a Jackson Hewitt survey, conducted by Research Now earlier this year, 13% of respondents said they think they will owe taxes and 21% said they think their refund will be less.”

Additionally, the average tax refund is down $3 as of March 15, 2019 from the same time last year, according to the same IRS report.

“It’s good to know what your tax outlook is, sooner rather than later. If you owe, you still have a short window to prepare, and remember that payment isn’t due until April 15,” added Abrams. “Jackson Hewitt offices across the country are open late and on weekends, with no appointment necessary. Our Tax Pros do the work, so you don’t have to worry.”

Visit jacksonhewitt.com/officelocator to locate the nearest Jackson Hewitt office or schedule an appointment with a Tax Pro.

About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. is an innovator in the tax industry, with a mission to provide its hard-working clients access to simple, low-cost solutions to manage their taxes and tax refunds. Jackson Hewitt is devoted to helping clients get ahead with Maximum Refund and 100% Accuracy Guarantees. With close to 6,000 franchised and company-owned locations, including 3,000 in Walmart stores, and online and mobile tax solutions, Jackson Hewitt makes it convenient for clients to file their taxes. For more information about products, services, and offers, or to locate a Jackson Hewitt office, visit www.jacksonhewitt.com or call 1 (800) 234-1040.

Methodology:

The Jackson Hewitt survey was conducted online by ResearchNow from January 28-30, 2019, among 1,233 American adults aged 18 and older. Respondents to the survey were selected from those who volunteered to participate in online surveys. One thousand two hundred thirty-three complete surveys were collected using the sample framework based on U.S. Census data for age, ethnicity, gender, region, and income.

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