{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-20/jackson-hewitt-hiring-15000-tax-season","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-20/jackson-hewitt-hiring-15000-tax-season.md","title":"Jackson Hewitt to Hire 15,000 for 2026-2027 Tax Season","headline":"Jackson Hewitt Seeks 15,000 Seasonal Workers Across 5,100+ Locations","description":"Jackson Hewitt plans to hire 15,000 employees for the 2026-2027 tax season, starting with National Hiring Week on October 26, 2026.","section":"Expansion","published_at":"2026-10-20T17:30:49+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-20T17:30:49+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Jackson Hewitt announced plans to hire 15,000 new employees nationwide for the 2026-2027 tax season.","National Hiring Week begins October 26, 2026, with events open to the public and possible on-site interviews.","The company operates more than 5,100 franchise and company-owned locations nationwide, including 2,600 in Walmart stores."],"companies":[{"name":"Jackson Hewitt","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000i2lq/jackson-hewitt","website":"https://www.jacksonhewitt.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"PR Newswire","title":"JACKSON HEWITT SEEKS 15,000 SEASONAL EMPLOYEES NATIONWIDE","url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jackson-hewitt-seeks-15-000-seasonal-employees-nationwide-302914401.html"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Expansion","Jackson Hewitt"],"body_markdown":"[Jackson Hewitt](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000i2lq/jackson-hewitt) Tax Services and its independently owned and operated franchisees plan to hire 15,000 new employees nationwide for the 2026-2027 tax season, beginning with National Hiring Week on October 26, 2026. The company said the recruitment drive covers full- and part-time roles in tax preparation, client support, sales, and customer service across its more than 5,100 locations. The announcement was distributed by [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jackson-hewitt-seeks-15-000-seasonal-employees-nationwide-302914401.html).\n\n## Jackson Hewitt's National Hiring Week and Open Roles\n\nJackson Hewitt hiring events are open to the public and may include on-site interviews, with qualified candidates potentially receiving immediate job offers. The weeklong event kicks off nationwide recruitment efforts to expand the workforce and help meet the needs of taxpayers across the country.\n\n\"Behind every successful tax season is a team of knowledgeable people helping hardworking Americans navigate one of their most important financial responsibilities of the year,\" said Gregory Macfarlane, CEO of Jackson Hewitt Tax Services. \"This year, we're looking for people to join our team who won't stop until they've found every credit and deduction available to their clients, helping them get the biggest refund they're owed.\"\n\nCompany-owned and independently owned and operated franchise offices are recruiting nationwide. Interested job seekers should visit any Jackson Hewitt location to learn about job benefits including flexible schedules, career growth opportunities, and the ability to serve local community members. Jackson Hewitt offers tax education tools and national tax experts to support individuals interested in learning about taxes. The first step is to enroll in the local Fundamentals of Tax Preparation Course, which covers filing requirements, dependents, filing status, filing basics, and self-employment, as well as types of income such as employee compensation, retirement income, interest and dividends, and tax credits including the Savers Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Earned Income Tax Credit. Tax preparation courses may be offered in person, virtually, or online and vary by location.\n\n## Jackson Hewitt's Scale and Recent Moves\n\nJackson Hewitt operates nearly 6,000 franchised and company-owned locations across the United States, including 3,000 inside Walmart stores, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The company has prepared more than 65 million tax returns over 40+ years of operation. In December 2025, Corsair Capital LLC acquired a controlling stake in Jackson Hewitt from H.I.G. Bayside Capital in partnership with senior management, marking the company's third ownership transition. In January 2026, Jackson Hewitt launched the Double Your Refund Sweepstakes, offering clients the chance to win up to $10,000 by having federal refunds matched, running January through April 2026.\n\n## What Comes Next for Jackson Hewitt\n\nNational Hiring Week starts October 26, 2026, with recruitment continuing for the 2026-2027 tax season. Job seekers can find positions at jacksonhewitt.com/careers or by contacting a local Jackson Hewitt office directly.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}