PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 14 /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 Thursday, September 17 at 3:30 PM 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 seminar, visit www.taxschool.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 - 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 - take a look at the content
        provided and how it is presented in a particular course.

    --  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 Jackson Hewitt Tax School offerings," said Mark Steber, chief tax officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. "Individuals who complete tax courses 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," added Steber. "Students learn a number of valuable, transferable skills, which can be a great addition to any resume."

To learn more about the Jackson Hewitt Tax School nearest to you, and make sure, especially in this economy, that you are keeping or getting back the money you deserve, call 1-800-234-1040.

* 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. (NYSE: JTX), with approximately 6,600 franchised and company-owned offices throughout the United States during the 2009 tax season, is an industry leader providing full service individual federal and state income tax return preparation. Most offices are independently owned and operated. Jackson Hewitt is based in Parsippany, New Jersey. More information may be obtained at www.jacksonhewitt.com. To locate the Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) office nearest to you, call 1-800-234-1040.

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    +1-917-595-3047
    jlavina@cooperkatz.com

SOURCE Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.