Date: 2006-01-04
Chairman and CEO Michael Lister Rings the Closing Bells at the New York Stock Exchange
#1 Tax Preparation Service Franchise Expands W-2 Download Program to Provide Immediate Access To Over 50 Million W-2s
PARSIPPANY, N.J., January 4, 2006 -The start of a new year marks more than just a chance to make resolutions; it's also the time to start thinking about taxes. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service (NYSE: JTX), the nation's second largest tax preparation service, celebrates the start of the 2006 tax season today, Wednesday, January 4, when Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Lister rings the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
"We are proud to ring the closing bell at the NYSE to mark the official launch to our 2006 tax season," said Lister. "The timing is also appropriate to highlight a great new feature that we have expanded at Jackson Hewitt that reinforces our focus on creating value for our customer - downloading W-2s directly into our software."
Kicking off the filing season with new and enhanced products and services, early season filers will find even more to appreciate at their local Jackson Hewitt Tax Service locations. To assist early filers, especially those who anticipate receiving a refund, Jackson Hewitt has expanded its W-2 Download feature which provides immediate electronic access to Form W-2s issued by ADP and TALX, two of the nation's largest W- 2 providers, who combined issue over 50 million Form W-2s. Taxpayers can visit their nearest Jackson Hewitt location to learn if their W-2 information is available for immediate download to complete their tax return.
"By providing early access to W-2s, Jackson Hewitt makes it possible for consumers to have their tax returns prepared and filed sooner than waiting for the hardcopy of their W-2 in the mail," said Michael Lister. "Also, by downloading the W-2 detail directly into our secure software, which only takes seconds, the accuracy of the information is improved and it helps to speed up the process to complete the tax return." Jackson Hewitt enters this tax season with the proud distinction of being named the #5 Franchise Overall by Entrepreneur Magazine in its "2006 Annual Top 500 Franchises" ranking (January 2006 issue). The publication also recognized Jackson Hewitt as the #8 fastest growing franchise and the #1 tax preparation service franchise (13th year in a row).
About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX) is the second largest tax preparation service company in the United States with 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
http://www.jacksonhewitt.com. To locate the Jackson Hewitt office nearest to you, please call 1-800-234-1040.
Contact
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| Sheila Cort |
| Vice President, Corporate Communications |
| Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. |
| 973-630-0680 |
| Sheila.cort@jtax.com |