Jackson Hewitt(R) Helps Clients Start the New Year Smart With an up to $750 Refund Advance

JERSEY CITY, NJ--(Marketwired - Dec 21, 2015) - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® today announced that clients can receive an up to $750 Refund Advance¹, a no fee, 0% interest, 0% APR loan from First Money Center. The Refund Advance provides clients a smart, low-cost way to get a head start on paying their bills and avoid high-interest alternatives.

Starting Jan. 4 and for a limited time, taxpayers can apply for the Refund Advance and receive it the same day they complete their taxes. The Refund Advance has high approval rates and is available at nearly 6,300 neighborhood Jackson Hewitt locations, including 3,000 in Walmart locations.

"Many hard-working Americans struggle financially day-to-day and have little or no financial cushion. We're committed to helping our clients get faster, lower-cost and more convenient access to money," said Jackson Hewitt CEO David Prokupek. "A Refund Advance can help our clients manage holiday bills and other year-end obligations."

Terms and conditions apply. Ask a Tax Professional or see JacksonHewitt.com for details.

About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. is an innovator in the tax industry, with a mission of offering its hard-working clients access to simple, low-cost solutions to manage their taxes and tax refunds. With more than 25,000 professional tax preparers, Jackson Hewitt is devoted to helping clients get ahead with Maximum Refund and 100% Accuracy Guarantees. Jackson Hewitt is the fastest-growing full-service tax preparation company with approximately 6,300 franchised and company-owned locations, including 3,000 Walmart locations, and online and mobile tax solutions. For more information about products, services and offers, or to locate your neighborhood Jackson Hewitt office, visit www.JacksonHewitt.com or call 1 (800) 234-1040.

1) Refund Advance is a loan offered by 1st Money Center, an unaffiliated third-party, available to IRS Direct and Assisted Refund* customers, subject to application, approval and other terms and conditions. Refund Advance is a refund anticipation loan. Certain offices have loan amounts of either $750 or $600, or $600 only, and certain offices do not participate. Disbursement rules apply. Not available in Illinois.

*An Assisted Refund (AR) is a financial product that allows you to pay tax preparation fees and other fees with your refund upon completion of services. Bank AR and other fees apply. AR provided and processed by Republic Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC or provided by Civista Bank, Member FDIC, and processed by Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, LLC. Selecting an AR will not alter the time it takes to receive a refund by e-file. Ask your Tax Preparer or see jacksonhewitt.com for details including cost and other IRS e-filing options.