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26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Jackson Hewitt TaxService(R) announced a partnership with Dress for Success (DFS), a non-profitorganization dedicated to promoting the economic independence of disadvantagedwomen, to support Dress for Success' financial literacy initiative through aseries of comprehensive tax information seminars to be held at DFS locationsin several cities nationwide.Jackson Hewitt(R) and DFS' New York City affiliate will host the first eventin a series of comprehensive tax information seminars aimed at educating womenabout tax preparation and budget planning.This free seminar will provideparticipating DFS Professional Women's Group members with tips and informationabout filing a tax return as well as basic money management skills.TheProfessional Women's Group is a networking association for DFS clients whohave recently entered the workforce, some for the first time.TheProfessional Women's Groups offer classes and networking opportunities."At Jackson Hewitt, we are dedicated to the local communities we serve and we,along with our franchise community, look forward to working alongside Dressfor Success to help women become more informed about taxes and budgetplanning," said Mike Yerington, president and CEO of Jackson Hewitt.Seminar attendees will learn about key tax and budgeting essentials including:Organizing tax-related paperworkSelecting the most appropriate filing statusWhen and how to file a tax returnTax tips such as commonly overlooked credits and deductionsHow to find a tax preparerTax planning throughout the yearFinancial basics such as budgeting and planning for a potentialrefund."Our clients are ready to maximize their knowledge and understanding of how tosuccessfully manage all aspects of their personal finances. We are thrilled tobe incorporating tax planning into our financial literacy curriculum, courtesyof Jackson Hewitt," said Joi Gordon, chief executive officer of Dress forSuccess Worldwide.Jackson Hewitt will also provide attendees free access to the Jackson HewittMoney Manager, a Web-based home budgeting and personal finance tool thatprovides a convenient way to help users create and manage a budget anddetailed savings plan."This DFS initiative is part of a larger Jackson Hewitt financial literacyeffort which connects tax education and basic money management," saidYerington of Jackson Hewitt."Our expertise is taxes, so we want to build abridge from tax preparation to responsible management of a tax refund andbeyond.We are excited to assist people in our local communities in betterunderstanding taxes as part of their entire financial situation."About Dress for SuccessDress for Success is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting theeconomic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire,a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive inwork and in life.About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX), with approximately 6,800franchised and company-owned offices throughout the United States during the2008 tax season, is an industry leader providing full service individualfederal and state income tax return preparation Most offices areindependently owned and operated The Company is based in Parsippany, NewJersey. More information may be obtained at To locatethe Jackson Hewitt Tax Service office nearest to you, call 1-800-234-1040.Contact:Ally GellertKetchum (Public Relations)SOURCEJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.Ally Gellert of Ketchum, for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., 1-646-935-3924,. ) It turns out we didn’t have to worry about the 25-year-old rookie who started the game. Or the untested rook who first relieved him.The real culprit was the strongest member of the strongest bullpen in baseball.