Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Cost Comparisons

About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

Started in1960, Jackson Hewitt is a full-service, year-round national tax service specializing in computerized federal and state preparation of individual returns. It began franchising in 1986, the same year that the IRS introduced electronic filing.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a standard Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® business is $74,820 to $110,255 and for a kiosk location is $45,130 to $71,355. This includes $15,500 to $25,500 that must be paid to the franchisor.
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#197 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#250 in Franchise 500 for 2021.



Tax Services Franchise Opportunities

Below is a quick comparison of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service against other Tax Services franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.

Franchise Franchise Fee Royalty Advertising Fee Development Costs
1040TaxBiz N/A $249-$2,899
American Tax and Financial Group $15,000 10% $33,600-$43,000
ATAX $10,000-$25,000 10% 5% $17,450-$76,699
Colbert/Ball Tax Service $15,000 15% $30,000-$50,000
Daniel Ahart Tax Service $12,500 12% $26,300-$44,600
Eagle Tax Service $50,000 14% 4% $81,000-$217,000
Econotax $10,000 12% $15,400-$33,000
Federal Direct Tax Services N/A $299-$2,499
Fiducial $25,000 7% $30,200-$83,800
Fiesta Insurance $10,000 15%-25% Up to $1.2K/mo. $67,052-$120,599
Giant Franchise Corporation, The $10,000 15% or $300 /month $18,500-$61,375
Graitco $35,000 8% $84,100-$104,500
H & R Block $2,500 30% No Advertising Fees $31,501-$149,398
Happy Tax $20,000-$25,000 10%-20% 2% $30,400-$66,500
Instant Tax Service $39,000 20% $39,000-$89,000
Ledgers Canada $20,000 $30,000
Liberty Tax Service $40,000 14% 5% $58,700-$71,900
Listo Tax Solutions $30,000 11.5% $55,200-$92,200
National Tax Centers of America $10,000 15% $15,400-$33,000
Padgett Business Services $15,000-$56,000 9%+ $20,200-$99,975
Paramount Tax & Accounting $49,500 8% 2% $87,851-$142,000
Roni Deutch Tax Center $29,000 $30,633-$119,950
Sareen & Associates $20,000 15% $758,000
SiempreTax+ $25,000-$40,000 Varies 5% $43,700-$71,900
Smart Tax $20,000 15-20% 3% Nat'l $1500Local $36,650-$93,600
Succentrix Business Advisors $24,900 7% 1% $38,600-$49,700
Tax Centers of America $20,000 $30-55/return $20,300-$63,550
Tax Planning Centre $15,000 $25,000
Tax Refund Store, The $25,000 12% $42,000-$50,000
TaxAssist Accountants $49,950 $200,000-And Up
Toro Taxes $25,000 $37,835-$64,150
Trans Canada Tax Service $4,000 10% 2% $23,000-$28,000
Umbrella Financial Services N/A $199