Date: 2007-04-16
JACKSON HEWITT® CONTINUES EXTENDED HOURS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO HELP LAST-MINUTE TAXFILERS MEET THE APRIL 17 DEADLINE
Many Offices Opening Earlier and Closing Later, Some Staying Open Around the Clock
PARSIPPANY, NJ, April 16, 2007 – With the deadline for the 2007 tax season less than 48 hours away, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service®, a leader in the tax preparation industry, is helping to ease taxpayer anxiety by offering extended hours at most locations, allowing last-minute filers to have greater access to a tax preparer in advance of the midnight filing deadline on April 17. In addition to opening early and staying open late today and tomorrow, many offices are also adding extra preparers during busy times, such as lunchtime and after-work hours.
“Over the next 48 hours, millions of last-minute filers will have their tax returns prepared and filed in order to meet the deadline,” said Michael Lister, President and CEO, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
“Jackson Hewitt locations across the country are committed to being accessible to help many of these tax filers meet that deadline. From early openings to late closings, Jackson Hewitt tax preparers will be available to ensure that filers accurately claim the credits and deductions that they quality for.”
As last-minute filers gather all the necessary documents they need to accurately file, a handy “What to Bring” checklist can help. Taxpayers can review Jackson Hewitt’s online checklist by visiting
www.jacksonhewitt.com. Some of the items needed to complete a return include:
• Social Security Card(s)
• Driver’s License(s)
• Dependents’ Social Security Numbers & Dates of Birth
• Wage Statements - Form W-2
• Pension or Retirement Income - Form 1099-R
• State Income Tax Refund Amount - Form 1099-G
• Information on the Sale of Stocks or Bonds - Form 1099-B
• Alimony Paid or Received
• Child Care Expenses & Provider Information
• Medical, Eye Care, and Dental Expenses
• Receipts or statements noting both Cash and Non-cash Charitable Donations
• Bill of sale showing the total sales tax paid for purchase of car, boat or plane
• Total tuition and fees paid – Form 1098-T
• Total student loan interest paid – Form 1098-E
Celebrating America’s Workforce As part of its month-long efforts to celebrate the Workforce of America, Jackson Hewitt continues to spotlight the occupation-related tax benefits that are available for workers in a number of industries. Using its proprietary program
Deductions@Work®, Jackson Hewitt tax preparers can review over 50 of the most common professions in the U.S. to note the credits and deductions available for each, such as un-reimbursed costs for specialty uniforms, equipment and supplies, union dues, professional association fees, professional publications, and more.
Customers who visit a participating office during the final days can also obtain a free Jackson Hewitt “Career Tips Handout” (while supplies last), containing helpful information on topics such as preparing a resume, strengthening interviewing skills, and more.
Information on occupational considerations, as well as a list of some of the most commonly overlooked deductions and credits, can be accessed at
www.jacksonhewitt.com. To speak with a local tax preparer or find the Jackson Hewitt office nearest to you, call 1-800-234-1040.
About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX), with over 6,500 franchised and company-owned offices throughout the United States during the 2007 tax season, is an industry leader providing full service individual federal and state income tax 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 office nearest to you, call 1-800-234-1040.