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Jackson Hewitt Customer Service

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800-234-1040
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How do I talk to a live human at Jackson Hewitt?

A:Press 1. Our free phone can also navigate phone menus to get a live human at Jackson Hewitt for you.
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Does Jackson Hewitt offer 24 hour customer service?

A:Not at this number; hours here are Mon-Fri 10am-8pm EST. The least busy day is Thursday, and the most busy day is Tuesday. If the call center is closed, you can schedule a call.
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How long will I wait on hold?

A:The average hold time is 61 minutes. The longest hold times are on Wednesday, and the shortest are on Friday. You can skip the hold time for free.

How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?

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GetHuman researchers routinely call this Jackson Hewitt phone number to document the phone system.
Here is how our research team describes the way the Jackson Hewitt phone system greets you: Do you have IRS debt or owe the IRS money? Press 9 to see how we can help. For all other options, stay on the line.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest: Press 1
Below are some clips we've found from Jackson Hewitt's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:

Heard when the phone system first answers

"Thank you for calling Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. Your call may be recorded for quality purposes. To continue this call in English, please stay on the line. Need holiday money today? Avoid a yikes before Christmas with an early refund advance loan. If approved, on a prepaid card. Only Jackson Hewitt has the money today guarantee. Press one to book an appointment now. Otherwise, please stay on the line for all other options. To find an office or preparer near you, or to schedule or change an appointment, press one."
Excerpt from a call with Jackson Hewitt
Friday, January 5, 2024 7:20 PM

The first phone menu

"Thank you for calling Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. Your call may be recorded for quality purposes. To continue this call in English, please stay on the line. For help with Jackson Hewitt, dot com online tax prep or MyJH account, press five. For questions about Jackson Hewitt's tax resolution service, press six. For questions about attending Jackson Hewitt's tax School, press seven.
To find an office or preparer near you or to schedule or change an appointment, press one.
For questions about your refund advance powered by Republic Bank, press two."
Excerpt from a call with Jackson Hewitt
Sunday, August 18, 2024 12:23 AM

What are the hours and when should I call?

Jackson Hewitt operates the call center for this 800-234-1040 phone number Mon-Fri 10am-8pm ET. The short answer is that you should call on a Thursday. This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 58 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).

Automatically call when they open

When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the Jackson Hewitt call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Jackson Hewitt phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Jackson Hewitt staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.

The least busy time to call

The least busy day to call Jackson Hewitt is Thursday. The most busy day to call is Tuesday, which averages 467% more phone calls by comparison. Again, this is based on a sample of 58 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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The shortest wait on hold

We measured the shortest hold times to be on Friday. The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Wednesday.
But if you use our free call and talk for me or wait on hold for me service, you don't really need to worry about average wait times.

The best time to call Jackson Hewitt

In summation, the best day to call Jackson Hewitt is Thursday. This is not the day with the shortest wait on hold in the phone system, but we still recommend it for its ideal combination of low call volume and short hold times. Plus we believe that Jackson Hewitt staffs the call center well on Thursday.

Calling this Jackson Hewitt Customer Number

It is possible to talk to Jackson Hewitt about a tax issue with a return, but it takes almost 20 minutes to get through all of the directories and then the hold system to get to someone. I called mid-morning on a weekday to talk to someone about my tax return because I received information about an injured spouse form and was unsure what to do with it. I filed an injured spouse form since my husband has a tax balance on a payment plan from before our marriage. 

I knew this might complicate my return, so I bought the tax assurance program with my taxes and now wanted to use that to talk to a tax professional about what to do next. As mentioned, I did get to talk to someone, but first, I had to wade through the complicated directory tree. 

When you call, you are thanked for calling Jackson-Hewitt and told to stay on the line if you want to continue the call in English. Then, a recorded message asks if you have a balance due to the IRS, are being audited, or received a notice in the mail. If yes to any of those questions, you are asked to press 9. If not, stay on the line for all other options. I didn't think my situation fit into that bracket, so I stayed on the line. 

It took a minute, and then the voice said that their online tax filing system was unavailable but that callers who wanted assistance filing taxes in a local office could schedule an appointment online or press 0. There was another pause, and I finally got the first directory tree, which told me to find an office preparer near me or schedule an appointment, press 1. For questions about refund advances, press 2. To check the status of a state or federal tax return, press 3. For a copy of the previous year's return, press 4. For help with an online account, press 5. For questions about JH tax resolution services, press 6. For questions about attending JH tax school, press 7. Finally, it said to be transferred to the next available national care representative, press 0, which I did since, once again, those options didn't fit my needs. 

Then I reached another director tree and a recorded message that told me I could go online and utilize their live chat for faster service. The next set of options stated that for an appointment, press 1, for information about the status of a return press 2, for a copy of a previous tax return press 3, and for all other inquiries press 4. 

I pressed 4 and then had to listen to a recording about how Jackson Hewitt cannot check your tax status and that all callers should use the IRS website for that. Then finally the hold music started. There was a 10-15 minute wait, but I used their callback service and received a callback from a helpful agent at about that timespan. The agent didn't take long to transfer me to the right person, but getting to the callback point would have been helpful. 

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Why Customers Call Jackson Hewitt

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What is the fee for filing taxes with Jackson Hewitt?

The fee for filing taxes with Jackson Hewitt varies depending on the complexity of your tax situation. It is difficult to provide an exact amount as it is based on individual circumstances. However, Jackson Hewitt offers transparent and competitive pricing, and their tax professionals can provide an accurate estimate after evaluating your tax needs. Factors affecting the fee include the number of W-2s, dependents, deductions, and credits involved in your return. By engaging with Jackson Hewitt's knowledgeable tax preparers, you can be confident that they will maximize your deductions and credits to minimize your tax liability. Rest assured that Jackson Hewitt strives to provide exceptional services at competitive prices, ensuring you achieve the most favorable outcome for your tax filing needs.

What is the deadline to file taxes with Jackson Hewitt?

The deadline to file taxes with Jackson Hewitt depends on the tax season and can vary from year to year. Typically, the deadline to file taxes is April 15th. However, if the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline may be extended to the next business day. Additionally, individuals may be eligible for a filing extension, pushing the deadline to October 15th. It is important to note that these dates apply to federal tax returns and state deadlines may differ. To avoid any potential penalties or late fees, it is recommended to file your taxes with Jackson Hewitt before the deadline or apply for an extension if needed.

Does Jackson Hewitt Get You the Biggest Refund?

Jackson Hewitt strives to provide affordable and accurate tax preparation solutions that yield maximum returns on your taxes. In this regard, they've developed this guide, in partnership with GetHuman, to shine a light on whether using the service could attract the biggest refund. It contains information on the company's accuracy and maximum refund guarantee policy, how to file for tax returns with Jackson Hewitt, and some highlights of the available tax preparation plans.

Top Jackson Hewitt customer service problems

Click the link above to get answers to just about any Jackson Hewitt customer service question, including step by step guides for the most complex issues. You can also detail a new issue and get answers instantly.
Below is a sample of recent calls to Jackson Hewitt, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Issue with federal refund: "I was supposed to receive $1145 but only got $314 and was told you kept the rest for fees."
- From a call lasting 13m 11s , Feb 28, 2024 8:38 PM
Refund not received: "I have not received my refund and it was supposed to be in my Serves card."
- From a call lasting 4m 41s , Feb 24, 2024 4:29 PM
Information about why customers call Jackson Hewitt is extracted from issues that customers have reported to GetHuman.
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More Jackson Hewitt Customer Service Contacts

There are of course other ways to contact Jackson Hewitt customer service besides the phone. Below we list the best ones, by medium.

Jackson Hewitt Customer Service Live Chat

jacksonhewitt.com - Customer Service
Use this link to connect with customer service via chat
If phone-based customer service is not available, or the wait times are long, many people prefer chat as a next-best option. Some even prefer it to calling on the phone. Luckily, Jackson Hewitt provides this option.

Jackson Hewitt Customer Help Desk / Web Support

jacksonhewitt.com - Customer Service
Online customer service support
As a last, sometimes only, resort- Jackson Hewitt customer service can be accessed through their website. This can entail digging through help articles before finding a form and "being allowed" to submit a problem to their team, and rarely leads to a real-time conversation, which is why GetHuman does not recommend this unless it's the only way.

Conclusion and closing notes

This is Jackson Hewitt's best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a Jackson Hewitt agent. This phone number is Jackson Hewitt's best phone number because 6,132 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 800-234-1040 include and other customer service issues. Rather than trying to call Jackson Hewitt first, consider describing your issue first; from that we may be able to recommend an optimal way to contact them via phone or web or chat. In total, Jackson Hewitt has 1 phone number. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Jackson Hewitt representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.

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