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JACKSON HEWITT WANTS TAXPAYERS TO BENEFIT FROM THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day and Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® wants to ensure more taxpayers know about this often overlooked, but highly valuable tax credit that can reduce taxes owed and increase refunds. Americans can begin preparing to file their taxes now ahead of the IRS beginning to accept and process 2023 tax returns on Monday, January 29, 2024. Taxpayers who qualify to claim the EITC could receive more than $7,400 in their tax refund this year.

Key Points: 
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day and Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® wants to ensure more taxpayers know about this often overlooked, but highly valuable tax credit that can reduce taxes owed and increase refunds.
  • Taxpayers who qualify to claim the EITC could receive more than $7,400 in their tax refund this year.
  • "Unfortunately, there are millions of taxpayers who could claim the Earned Income Tax Credit each year, but don't realize it," said Mark Steber, Chief Tax Information Officer at Jackson Hewitt.
  • The amount a taxpayer receives from the Earned Income Tax Credit is based on income, filing status, and family size.

JACKSON HEWITT KICKS OFF SECOND ANNUAL DOUBLE YOUR REFUND SWEEPSTAKES WITH EVEN MORE CHANCES TO WIN

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new year brings a new chance to win a double tax refund! Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® is launching the second annual "Double Your Refund" sweepstakes during the 2023 tax filing season. Now through April 15, 2024, taxpayers will have a chance to double the size of their federal tax refund during Jackson Hewitt's 15-week sweepstakes. Each week, there will be two grand prize winners who will win a prize equal to their federal refund, with a maximum match of $10,000 and a minimum prize of at least $1,500, so even with no refund or a small refund can win. There will also be 20 weekly runner-up winners selected to win $200.

Key Points: 
  • Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® is launching the second annual "Double Your Refund" sweepstakes during the 2023 tax filing season.
  • Now through April 15, 2024, taxpayers will have a chance to double the size of their federal tax refund during Jackson Hewitt's 15-week sweepstakes.
  • Jackson Hewitt is taking it up a notch this year by adding an additional drawing for a second chance to win.
  • Now through April 15, 2024, taxpayers can enter to win the chance to double their federal tax refund in Jackson Hewitt's Double Your Refund sweepstakes.

HARDWORKING AMERICANS FEEL THE HOLIDAY PINCH AS MANY PRIORITIZE SPENDING

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday season is in full force, and hardworking Americans are eager to make this year exceptional, even when faced with the higher costs of gifting and extra expenses incurred to celebrate with family and friends. According to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® survey, only 53 percent of respondents will be able to buy everything on their holiday wish list this year and nearly half (47 percent) will be making tough decisions to scale back seasonal spending. When asked if Santa could grant survey respondents one wish, 52 percent would take $1,000 added to their stockings today.

Key Points: 
  • When asked if Santa could grant survey respondents one wish, 52 percent would take $1,000 added to their stockings today.
  • New this season, Jackson Hewitt is offering clients a Money Today Guarantee for the Early Refund Advance proceeds.
  • Additional Jackson Hewitt Holiday Survey findings:
    Thirty (30) percent of people plan to finance holiday plans this year using credit cards.
  • Fifty-two (52) percent of people think gifts are the most important thing to spend their holiday budget on this year.

JACKSON HEWITT ANNOUNCES THE GREAT PAYCHECK GIVEAWAY

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The majority of Americans are struggling to make ends meet from month to month. In fact, recent research from LendingClub and PYMNTS shows more than six out of ten Americans (60%) are living paycheck-to-paycheck and finances are even more challenging at the end of the year. The latest Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report finds 66% of respondents stated the most stressful months of the year are November, December, and January, as holiday shopping and bills that follow make managing finances especially difficult.

Key Points: 
  • Understanding the impact of an "extra" paycheck, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® has launched the Great Paycheck Giveaway From November 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, hardworking Americans can enter for a chance to win up to $2,500 in the company's first-ever Great Paycheck Giveaway.
  • "As the year comes to a close, we want to help by providing people across the country the chance to win an 'extra' paycheck through our new Great Paycheck Giveaway Sweepstakes.
  • For more information, visit the official rules for the Jackson Hewitt Great Paycheck Giveaway.
  • Appointments will be available starting Monday, December 11 nationwide and can be booked online at Jackson Hewitt .

Anago Cleaning Systems Names Jay Benge as Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anago Cleaning Systems, an industry-leading commercial cleaning franchise with over 1,800 Regional and Unit Franchises throughout the U.S. and Canada, announced Jay Benge has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), adding to its already dynamic executive leadership team.

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  • POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anago Cleaning Systems , an industry-leading commercial cleaning franchise with over 1,800 Regional and Unit Franchises throughout the U.S. and Canada, announced Jay Benge has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), adding to its already dynamic executive leadership team.
  • Before joining Anago, Jay held leadership roles at Theory Wellness as their Executive Vice President from August 2022 to June 2023.
  • "I am very excited and happy to be a part of the Anago executive leadership team," said Jay.
  • "We are thrilled to have Jay join our executive leadership team," said Adam Povlitz, CEO and President of Anago Cleaning Systems.

MID-YEAR TAX PLANNING MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER BEFORE

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- July marks the halfway point in the year, which is the perfect time to analyze financial items related to filing taxes and complete a mid-year check-in. To help ensure taxpayers have a smooth tax filing next year that can potentially help reduce money owed or even increase a tax refund amount, the Tax Pros at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® are encouraging taxpayers to organize their documents and schedule a mid-year planning appointment today.

Key Points: 
  • To help ensure taxpayers have a smooth tax filing next year that can potentially help reduce money owed or even increase a tax refund amount, the Tax Pros at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® are encouraging taxpayers to organize their documents and schedule a mid-year planning appointment today.
  • That's why we strongly encourage having a mid-year planning appointment with a Jackson Hewitt Tax Pro."
  • To do a mid-year tax planning, taxpayers should first review their 2022 tax return and a summary of their current income amount so far in 2023 and compare the basic facts.
  • A Jackson Hewitt Tax Pro can help taxpayers with what can be changed, including altering tax withholdings, increasing retirement contributions, and other strategies.

MILLIONS OF IRS CP14 NOTICES WILL BE ISSUED BY MAIL IN JUNE

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning in June, the IRS will send CP14 notices by mail to inform millions of taxpayers of their balance due for unpaid taxes. The notice contains important tax information, and the Tax Pros at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® encourage taxpayers to review the notice carefully and respond as soon as possible to avoid additional interest and penalties.

Key Points: 
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning in June, the IRS will send CP14 notices by mail to inform millions of taxpayers of their balance due for unpaid taxes.
  • The CP14 notice will outline how much is owed to the IRS as well as how to pay and payment plan options.
  • Furthermore, if the balance due is left unpaid the IRS can act by filing a Notice of Federal Lien.
  • In doing so, the IRS would begin to mail a series of reminder notices to request payment before starting enforced collection.

LEGALIZED SPORTS BETTING SURGES ACROSS AMERICA, 62 PERCENT OF AMERICANS UNSURE HOW TO REPORT GAMBLING EARNINGS

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. , March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- March Madness is sweeping across the country with 68 million adults planning to wager up to $15.5 billion dollars this year, according to the American Gaming Association. With the surge of bracket contests and office pools, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services found that 62 percent of taxpayers are unclear on how to report money won from sports bets and gambling, according to a recently fielded survey. Additionally, nearly half (48 percent) falsely believe cash winnings from sports bets are only taxable if their respective state has legalized sports betting; when in reality, all income must be reported.

Key Points: 
  • In accordance with IRS reporting rules, earnings from sports bets or gambling are fully taxable and must be reported on Form 1040 as 'other income' on both federal and state income tax returns.
  • Examples of 'other income' include, but are not limited to, money won from casinos, game shows, raffles and state lotteries.
  • Winnings from foreign countries, including international gambling are also taxable and must be reported on federal tax returns.
  • Even if sports betting isn't legal in the state that the taxpayer won money, it is still required to be reported.

Taxpayers Could Win Thousands of Dollars in Jackson Hewitt's Double Your Refund Sweepstakes Celebrating Company's 40th Tax Season

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To kick-off the upcoming tax season and to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services ® is hosting a weekly 'Double Your Refund' sweepstakes through April 2, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To kick-off the upcoming tax season and to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services ® is hosting a weekly 'Double Your Refund' sweepstakes through April 2, 2023.
  • In total, the nation's second largest tax preparation service is giving taxpayers the opportunity for a chance to win thousands of dollars this tax season.
  • "In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we want to award 40 lucky winners an extra tax refund with our first-ever 'Double Your Refund' sweepstakes.
  • Starting today, January 9, 2023, through April 2, 2023, taxpayers can begin to enter to win a chance to double their federal tax refund.

Mathnasium Hires Chief Development Officer

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mathnasium, an international franchise leader with over 1,000 math tutoring centers and counting, has appointed Kevin Shen as Chief Development Officer. 

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mathnasium, an international franchise leader with over 1,000 math tutoring centers and counting, has appointed Kevin Shen as Chief Development Officer.
  • Kevin joins Mathnasium with 13 years of investment banking and franchising experience.
  • The Mathnasium Method™ is a proven proprietary teaching method and the driving force behind the company's growth since 2002.
  • With more than 1,100 learning centers worldwide, Mathnasium has been ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine's list of top 500 franchises 15 times since 2004.