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Jackson Hewitt Showcases Tax School Through Free Nationwide Online Seminar

August 19, 2008

Interactive Presentation Slated for Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 2:00 PM EDT

August 19, 2008 // Franchising.com // Parsippany, NJ, – Interested in learning about the dynamic world of tax preparation? Now you can – at no cost, from the comfort of your own home or office. On Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 2:00 PM EDT, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® will present a free, online seminar on the benefits of enrolling in Jackson Hewitt Tax School. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at tax preparation, a short tax course demonstration and information on how to sign up for Tax School at their local Jackson Hewitt® office. To register for this free seminar, visit www.jacksonhewitt.com and click on the link "Want to know more about Tax School?"Participants are encouraged to pre-register, as space is limited to the first 1,000 registrants.

The online Tax School presentation is a 30-minute seminar that provides:

An overview of Jackson Hewitt Tax School and the three methods used to deliver tax courses – Students can choose a traditional instructor-led classroom course, a computerized classroom course facilitated by an instructor, or an online course.
A Tax School course topic demonstration – Students will get to see how the course is actually taught and the type of content they will be learning.
Information on how to enroll in tax courses at your local Jackson Hewitt office.

"Enrolling in this online session is an easy way for people across the country to learn about our Jackson Hewitt Tax School offerings," said Mark Steber, Vice President of Tax Resources at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. "Individuals who complete the tax courses can acquire knowledge that can help them identify money-saving credits and deductions for their own tax situation."

In addition to learning to prepare their own taxes, many Tax School graduates acquire career-enhancing skills, which may enable them to pursue employment opportunities within the tax preparation industry.* It's a great way for stay-at-home parents, retirees, those looking to supplement their income from other jobs, or people looking for a new career challenge to learn how to prepare an individual tax return as well as gain an understanding of the latest tax laws. Students learn a number of valuable, transferable skills, which can be a great addition to any résumé.

To learn more about the Jackson Hewitt Tax School nearest to you, call 1-800-234-1040.

About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX), with approximately 6,800 franchised and company-owned offices throughout the United States during the 2008 tax season, is an industry leader providing full service individual federal and state income tax return 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.

Contacts: Kristen Sharkey Ketchum (Public Relations) 646-935-3959 Kristen.sharkey@ketchum.com

* Enrollment in, or completion of course, is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment. Additional training, experience or skills may be required. Most offices are independently owned and operated.

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