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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.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 11, 2024 – It’s no secret that most consumers will be spending more money during the holidays this year due to rising costs and inflation. According to a recent survey from the National Retail Federation, holiday spending is expected to reach record levels in 2024, totaling more than $979.5 billion. On average, people will spend a record $902 per person across gifts, food, decorations, and other seasonal items. Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® aims to ease the financial strain of holiday spending by offering the Early Tax Refund Advance loan*, which provides up to $1,500, upon approval. Just in the nick of time with the busiest shopping days of the year in sight, Jackson Hewitt will officially open thousands of local office locations nationwide on December 16, 2024. Consumers can book an appointment now to reserve a time to meet with a Jackson Hewitt Tax Pro before January 12, 2025.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec, 03, 2024 – Jackson Hewitt Tax Services^® is proud to recognize the 2024 award recipients for outstanding performance during the 2024 tax season. Winners were announced at the company’s annual convention recently held in Las Vegas with attendees from Jackson Hewitt company-owned and independently owned and operated franchise locations.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., August 15, 2024 – The experts at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® are celebrating the millions of Americans who are freelancers, small business owners, and gig workers in the United States on National Independent Worker Day. Whether chasing the dream of owning a business or supplementing income, the number of independent workers is on the rise. According to recent statistics, more than half (54%) of Americans say they’ve adopted a side hustle within the last 12 months. This Friday, Aug. 16, Jackson Hewitt is offering tax tips, hosting a three-hour Facebook Live event, and launching a Tax’n & Relax’n Sweepstakes where one grand prize winner will win a vacation for two to a Sandals Resort in Jamaica.