Jackson Hewitt Showcases Tax School Through Free Nationwide Online Seminar

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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 September 8, 2006 at 2 p.m. EDT, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) 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, web-based information seminar, visit http://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 45-minute seminar comprised of four sections:

1. Overview of Jackson Hewitt Tax School 2. Tax school course topic demonstration 3. Resources on how to get additional information to enroll in local tax courses 4. Review of most frequently asked questions about Tax School

"Enrolling in this online session is a risk-free 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 tax courses acquire the know-how that can positively affect their bottom line by identifying money-saving credits and deductions for their own tax situation."

Each fall, Jackson Hewitt offices across the country offer tax schools. 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.

* Note: Completion of course is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment. Additional training or experience may be required. Most offices are independently owned and operated.

About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. , 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 http://www.jacksonhewitt.com/. To locate the Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) office nearest to you, call 1-800-234-1040.

Contact: Allison Jackson Senior Manager, Communications Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. 973-630-0681 allison.jackson@jtax.com Melissa Connerton CooperKatz & Company 212-455-8001 mconnerton@cooperkatz.com