You don’t have to have a good credit score to be approved for a Jackson Hewitt Tax Refund Advance loan. In fact, we have high approval rates for both the Early Tax Refund Advance loan2 and the Tax Refund Advance loan,4 and you may be approved even if you have a poor credit score.

Not only do we offer high approval rates for our Tax Refund Advance loans, but applying won’t impact your credit score.

Get up to $1,500 from December 11, 2025, to January 11, 2026, with an approved Early Tax Refund Advance loan, and up to $3,500 from January 2, 2026, to April 15, 2026, with an approved Tax Refund Advance loan. Plus, Jackson Hewitt’s exclusive Money Today Guarantee means you’ll get your money on a prepaid card the same day if approved—usually in minutes!1,3

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Get up to $1500 in minutes! Terms apply.

With approved Early Tax Refund Advance loan on a prepaid card. Starts Dec. 11. Book now.

Sharon Brucker, CPA Senior Tax Research Analyst Published on: November 20, 2025

*This content is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be comprehensive and should not be construed as professional tax or financial advice for any specific individual tax situation. Taxpayers should always consult a qualified professional for individual guidance. This information constitutes a solicitation under the Treasury Department's Circular 230. Most offices are independently owned and operated.