Free Online Seminar Highlights Benefits of Jackson Hewitt® Tax School

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever wondered what actually happens inside the world of a tax preparer?  If so, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® is offering an opportunity to enhance your knowledge about tax preparation with a free seminar accessible on your personal computer.

On Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. (EDT), Jackson Hewitt and its chief tax officer, Mark Steber, will host an online seminar showcasing the benefits of enrolling in Jackson Hewitt Tax School*.  Participants will get an overview of basic tax laws, a short tax course demonstration, and information on how to enroll in Tax School, either online or at a local Jackson Hewitt office.  To register for this seminar, please visit www.jacksonhewitt.com and click on the registration link under Learn to Prepare Taxes. Please plan to log in 10 minutes prior to the 2:00 p.m. start of the seminar.

Participants will learn about, and discover a range of advantages associated with, Jackson Hewitt's online Tax School, including:

• Ability to access the site anytime – 24/7 – from any computer with Internet access;
• Information on how to enroll in tax courses at local Jackson Hewitt offices;
• Engaging multimedia courseware that keeps students attention and promotes learning;
• Immediate access to test results;
• Instructor feedback via email; and,
• Onsite assistance and support from a local Jackson Hewitt office**.

For those who prefer a traditional classroom experience, Jackson Hewitt also offers an instructor-led classroom course, as well as a computerized classroom course facilitated by an instructor.

"By enrolling in this online session, participants can easily learn about the tax education programs that Jackson Hewitt offers," said Barbara Jordan, vice president of learning at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.  "Many people who go through our tax schools find that this knowledge helps them identify money-saving credits and deductions that apply to their own personal tax situations."

In addition to personal knowledge, Tax School graduates acquire additional skills, which may be applied to pursuing employment opportunities within the tax preparation industry*.  For a range of individuals – stay-at-home parents, retirees, or those looking to supplement their income from other jobs – this is an opportunity to learn valuable skills on how to prepare an individual tax return and to better understand the latest tax laws and changes. 

To review the course offerings, visit the Learn Tax Preparation section of the Jackson Hewitt website.  Visitors can also watch a video demo of the online classes to get a sneak preview of how the course is taught.

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

* Enrollment in, or completion of, the 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.

** May require on site attendance and is not available in all states.  Call for details.  Most offices are independently owned and operated.

About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.

Based in Parsippany, N.J., Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. is an industry leading provider of full service individual federal and state income tax preparation, with franchised and company-owned office locations throughout the United States.  Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® also offers an online tax preparation product at www.jacksonhewittonline.com.  For more information, or to locate the Jackson Hewitt® office nearest to you, visit www.jacksonhewitt.com or call 1-800-234-1040.  Jackson Hewitt can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

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