Jackson Hewitt(R) Starts Tax Season Early to Help Clients Get a Head Start for 2016

JERSEY CITY, NJ--(Marketwired - Nov 18, 2015) - In the midst of holiday shopping with consumers eager to know the size of their tax refund, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service^® is starting the tax season today. They are offering a new Year-End Tax Planner service that will start the tax preparation process and estimate 2015 taxes and refunds. For a limited time, clients may visit select locations nationwide to meet with a tax professional, who will use clients' IDs and latest paycheck stubs to estimate their maximum tax refund.

"Jackson Hewitt is committed to helping our clients get a financial head start in 2016 by estimating their tax refund with our new Year-End Tax Planner service," said Jackson Hewitt CEO David Prokupek. "It's easy. By bringing in a photo ID and their latest paycheck stub, clients can get their refund estimate just in time for the holiday season."

Jackson Hewitt can also help clients gain access to health care coverage for 2016 through partnerships with marketplace brokers DirectHealth^® and GetInsured. Clients who purchase insurance through the marketplace may be eligible for the premium tax credit, which pays some or the entire health insurance premium. It's critical to enroll by December 15 to ensure coverage starting January 1, as tax penalties for being uninsured in 2016 will double. To find out more visit JacksonHewitt.com.

As an added bonus, clients who take advantage of the Year-End Tax Planner will have their interview information stored to make filing a tax return in 2016 quicker and easier. Terms and conditions apply to all offers. Visit JacksonHewitt.com for details or to find a participating Jackson Hewitt location.

About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. is an innovator in the tax industry with a mission of helping its hard-working clients get smarter about their taxes and tax refunds. Jackson Hewitt stands behind its nearly 25,000 tax professionals with its Maximum Refund and 100% Accuracy Guarantees. Jackson Hewitt is the fastest growing full-service tax preparation company with approximately 6,300 franchised and company-owned locations including 3,000 Walmart locations and online and mobile tax solutions. For more information about products, services, and offers, or to locate your neighborhood Jackson Hewitt office, visit JacksonHewitt.com or call 1 (800) 234-1040.