PARSIPPANY, NJ - December 8, 2004 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.'s (NYSE: JTX) board of directors today approved the Company's fiscal third quarter cash dividend of $0.07 per common share, payable January 14, 2005 to stockholders of record as of December 27, 2004, at a regularly scheduled board meeting held today.

 

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX) is the second largest tax preparation service company in the United States, with over 4,900 franchised and company-owned offices in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Specializing in electronic filing (IRS e-file), the Company provides full service, individual federal and state income tax preparation and facilitates related financial products. Most Jackson Hewitt offices are independently owned and operated. Jackson Hewitt is based in Parsippany, New Jersey. More information about the Company may be obtained by visiting the Company's Web site at www.jacksonhewitt.com. 

 

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