Date: 2007-01-09
Jackson Hewitt® Launches Nationwide Promotion -- Jackson Hewitt 500 Sweepstakes
Prizes Include Up to Five Times 2006 Tax Refund, VIP NASCAR Getaways and More
PARSIPPANY, N.J., January 9, 2007 – Jackson Hewitt Tax Service®, “The Tax Service of NASCAR,” races into tax season with the launch of the Jackson Hewitt 500 Sweepstakes. More than 500 prizes will be awarded, with the grand prize winner receiving up to five times their 2006 tax refund, with a $25,000 maximum. Five first prize winners and a guest will each receive a VIP experience to the first race of the 2008 season and 500 second prize winners will receive a NASCAR®-licensed FATHEAD – cool, vinyl wall graphics of fans’ favorite race cars. The promotion is available now through April 17, 2007.
“As the tax service of NASCAR, we’re always looking for unique ways to get NASCAR fans excited about their favorite sport on and off the track,” said Michael Lister, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. “This sweepstakes offers millions of NASCAR fans and enthusiasts the opportunity to win hundreds of great prizes.”
The Jackson Hewitt 500 Sweepstakes officially launches at the 2007 NASCAR Jackson Hewitt Preseason Thunder, the two-week NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series test session for the 2007 racing season held annually at the Daytona International Speedway. Sweepstakes entries will be offered onsite. Race fans can also enter the Jackson Hewitt 500 Sweepstakes by completing an official entry form available at the more than 6,000 participating Jackson Hewitt offices nationwide or by logging on to www.jacksonhewitt.com/500.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia 18 years and older. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes ends 4/17/07. For official rules, see the entry form available at participating Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® offices or visit www.jacksonhewitt.com/500.
Entering its fourth year as “The Tax Service of NASCAR,” Jackson Hewitt is an associate sponsor of the Roush Racing No. 16 Ameriquest Ford Fusion NASCAR NEXTEL Cup car driven by Greg Biffle. For the second consecutive year, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is the primary sponsor for the 2007 NASCAR Jackson Hewitt Preseason Thunder testing event at Daytona International Speedway kicking off this week.
About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX), with over 6,000 franchised and company-owned offices throughout the United States during the 2006 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.
CONTACT:
Melissa Connerton
CooperKatz & Company for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
212-455-8001
mconnerton@cooperkatz.com