Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® Hosts First Ever "National Tax Preparer Recruiting Week"
Local Offices to Conduct Recruiting Open Houses During Week-Long Promotion, September 12-17
Jackson Hewitt Expects to Hire Approximately 25,000 Tax Preparers In Advance of 2012 Tax Season
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. ("Jackson Hewitt"), the nation's second largest tax preparation firm, today announced that it will host its first ever "National Tax Preparer Recruiting Week" September 12 through September 17. The weeklong event is aimed at attracting individuals who are interested in seeking potential seasonal or full-time employment in Jackson Hewitt's nationwide system of tax preparation offices. For the upcoming 2012 tax season, Jackson Hewitt anticipates hiring over 25,000 seasonal tax preparers throughout its system to meet client demand.
"At Jackson Hewitt, the cornerstone of our business is our tax preparers, and their connection to the communities we serve," stated Phillip H. Sanford, president and chief executive officer of Jackson Hewitt. "During our recruiting week, we will be providing information about employment opportunities to job seekers around the country and doing our part to support the local economy where we operate. This is an exciting time at Jackson Hewitt and we invite prospective tax preparers to come in and meet with us, and to take advantage of our recruiting week."
The demand for well-trained, high-quality tax preparers remains high, as roughly 68 million taxpayers turn to a paid tax preparer for assistance filing an annual tax return each year. To meet this demand, Jackson Hewitt hires, trains and deploys a tax preparer workforce comprised of both year round and seasonal employees. Jackson Hewitt is a leader in tax preparer development, with extensive training programs, which support Jackson Hewitt's ongoing commitment to providing quality, accurate tax preparation services that meet the needs and expectations of its clients.
During the Jackson Hewitt National Recruiting Week, job seekers will learn about the benefits of employment as a Jackson Hewitt tax preparer, including:
- Career building opportunities – The opportunity to join the Jackson Hewitt team is more than just a job, it's also about an employment opportunity in an industry that is always in demand;
- Flexible hours – The majority of Jackson Hewitt employees are seasonal workers who enjoy the flexibility of working part of the year and being able to commit to family or other projects over the remaining months;
- Convenient, hands-on training – Each prospective tax preparer is required to complete courses offered through Jackson Hewitt Tax School, which provides a thorough introduction to tax preparation; and,
- Understanding of federal requirements – Jackson Hewitt works to ensure its tax preparers are up-to-date on all Internal Revenue Service requirements, such as obtaining a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). A PTIN is now necessary in order to legally prepare federal tax returns for a fee in the United States.
Jackson Hewitt Tax School
For those interested in becoming a tax preparer, Jackson Hewitt provides candidates with the opportunity to enroll in Jackson Hewitt's Tax School*. Candidates can take the Basic Income Tax Course, a progressive tax education program for beginners, with no prior tax preparation experience required. Courses are offered in three different formats: a traditional classroom setting; a computerized classroom; and, online.
Locating a Participating Jackson Hewitt Office in Your Neighborhood
To find a local participating Jackson Hewitt office, visit www.jacksonhewitt.com, enter your zip code and look for locations tagged with the "Jackson Hewitt's National Tax Preparer Recruiting Week" banner. Additional information about Jackson Hewitt's Recruiting Week or Tax School can also be obtained by calling 1-800-234-1040.
About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
Based in Parsippany, NJ, 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.
* 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.
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David G. Weselcouch |
Melissa Connerton |
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Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. |
CooperKatz & Company |
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(973) 630-0809 |
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SOURCE Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
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