Date: 2009-02-25
Jackson Hewitt(R) Celebrates Occupation-Related Tax Savings
--Now through April 12, Participating Jackson Hewitt Locations Offer Discount On Tax Preparation For Workers Across a Wide Range of Occupations --Initiative Begins Today with Savings for Tradespersons, Maintenance, Construction and Union Workers Through March 8
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb 25, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R), a leader in the tax preparation industry, is celebrating occupation-related tax savings today through Sunday, April 12, 2009, with participating Jackson Hewitt locations offering workers across a wide range of occupations a $30 discount on tax preparation services when they file 2008 income tax returns. Jackson Hewitt will use its proprietary Deductions@Work(R) program to ensure that customers are receiving all of the credits and deductions that may be available to them. The campaign begins today by celebrating tradespersons, maintenance, construction and union workers through March 8. Additional occupations will be celebrated for specific dates through Sunday, April 12.
Throughout the remaining weeks of the 2009 tax season, Jackson Hewitt is working to spotlight a number of industries to help those workers take full advantage of the tax benefits related to their professions. After this week's promotion, the following occupations will be celebrated with the special $30-off tax preparation discount:
3/9 - 3/15: Food & Beverage Workers
3/16 - 3/22: EMT & Healthcare Professionals
3/23 - 3/29: Teachers & Government Workers
3/30 - 4/5: Military, Firefighters & Police
4/6 - 4/12: Drivers & Retirees
Jackson Hewitt's proprietary Deductions@Work program reviews more than 50 of the most common professions in the U.S. and notes all of the credits and deductions available for each. For more information on occupation-focused deduction considerations, visit: http://www.jacksonhewitt.com/DeductionsWork/. For information on the most commonly overlooked deductions, visit: http://www.jacksonhewitt.com/ResourcesLibraryTop50/.
About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX), with approximately 6,800 franchised and company-owned offices throughout the United States during the 2008 tax season, is an industry leader providing full service individual federal and state income tax return preparation. Most offices are independently owned and operated. The Company is based in Parsippany, New Jersey. More information may be obtained at www.jacksonhewitt.com. To locate the Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) office nearest to you, call 1-800-234-1040.
Contact:
Sara Garibaldi
Ketchum (Public Relations)
646-935-4097
Sara.garibaldi@ketchum.com
Ally Gellert
Ketchum (Public Relations)
646-935-3924
Ally.gellert@ketchum.com
SOURCE Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
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