Open the door to opportunity with the #1 tax preparation franchise.
No previous industry experience is necessary to join a well-recognized brand in a stable, in-demand industry.

Take a closer look at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. Entrepreneur magazine ranked Jackson Hewitt the #1 tax preparation franchise for the past 14 years, the #1 low-cost franchise and the #3 franchise overall in its 28th Annual Franchise 500 for 2007. Jackson Hewitt offers a variety of products and services dedicated to providing customers with choices and convenience. As a franchise owner, you will be able to offer your customers a selection of products and services they can only receive at Jackson Hewitt. When you join Jackson Hewitt®, you will benefit from our well-recognized brand name, our turnkey business systems, and our reputation for providing clients with the best tax-related products and services available. No previous industry experience is necessary to join us as a franchise owner.

A great industry to be part of - Everyone pays taxes!
As the tax laws become more complex, the tax preparation industry continues to evolve. According to the IRS, approximately 61% of all tax returns in 2006 were prepared by a paid preparer. It’s difficult for the average taxpayer to keep track of the ever-changing credits and deductions they may qualify for. Perhaps that’s why the paid preparer market has seen continued growth and opportunity as tax law changes drive taxpayers to seek the assistance of trained tax preparers.

No prior tax preparation experience required!
Some of our most successful franchise owners are not CPAs. Jackson Hewitt provides expert training in operations, technology, marketing, advertising, public relations, customer service, retail management and more. We’re dedicated to helping our franchisees achieve their business goals. We make sure they’re well prepared to run their business. After you purchase a Jackson Hewitt franchise, you’ll attend FIT – Franchise Initial Training – a week-long program at our corporate office in New Jersey. But that’s just the beginning. From the moment you secure a location, you and your staff will be trained in all aspects of operating a tax business. Plus, you’ll receive ongoing training at regional workshops conducted several times a year around the country.

We’ve developed a proven system for running a tax preparation franchise.
Our most successful franchise owners take advantage of all we have to offer, including our proprietary interview- and forms-based tax preparation software, ProFiler®;  a multi-million-dollar advertising budget; field-based regional support; regional and local marketing programs; relationships with some of the nation’s top retailers; and extensive, hands-on training for owners and their staff.

Ongoing Support for the Life of Your Business
As a Jackson Hewitt franchise owner, you’ll be in business for yourself, not by yourself. You’ll receive constant support from professionals in Operations, Marketing, Business Development, Training, Finance, Retail Management and more. For example:

• Each franchisee receives support from Field Operations Directors who are assigned to specific geographical markets and help owners with office site selection, local advertising and public relations efforts. 
• You’ll also receive a Franchise Service Manager (FSM) who is based in the corporate office in New Jersey. FSMs will offer you immediate support and can quickly answer any of your questions or concerns.
• Your Franchise Development Director will help you expand your business by identifying new territories, acquisition prospects and other opportunities for growth.
• For year-round, toll-free technical support, you can count on the Jackson Hewitt Support Center that offers expanded support during the tax season. Its members will assist you with ProFiler software, the processing system and all other proprietary applications. They also offer tax resources for federal and state jurisdictions and provide management of network, hardware and operating systems.
• The Corporate Marketing Team helps you promote your Jackson Hewitt business with the development of in-store marketing and collateral materials, including posters, banners, brochures, sales aides, window signage, educational resources and national direct mail campaigns. At no additional cost, you can enlist the talents of their graphic designers and in-house copywriters to create custom marketing materials that support your local marketing initiatives.
• You will also draw support from the Jackson Hewitt intranet, a data-rich system with resources that will help you manage your training, business development, marketing campaigns and more.

Once you open a Jackson Hewitt franchise, you can expect:

• Marketing materials at the local, regional and national levels
• Opportunities to operate kiosks inside popular retail locations, like Wal-Mart.
• Campaigns to reach new customers in the services sectors in your community
• Programs to help you connect with local schools, hospitals, businesses and charities
• Incentive programs for attracting new customers and retaining current ones
• You may even qualify for capital to help you grow your business!

Jackson Hewitt franchisees have a wealth of human and technical resources at their disposal. So, if you’re still wondering whether Jackson Hewitt is the right choice for you, ask yourself this question: Do I have a strong, entrepreneurial attitude and a drive to succeed? If the answer is ‘yes,’ then contact us today by filling out the form below. We’re ready to give you more details, answer your questions and welcome your request for franchise consideration.