Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (Jackson Hewitt) provides computerized preparation of federal, state and local individual income tax returns in the United States through a nationwide network of franchised and Company-owned offices operating under the brand name Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. The Company provides its customers with convenient, fast and quality tax return preparation services and electronic filing. In connection with their tax return preparation experience, its customers may select various financial products to suit their needs, including refund anticipation loans (RALs). During the fiscal year April 30, 2009 (fiscal 2009), Jackson Hewitt’s franchisees operated 5,610 offices and prepared 87% of the total number of tax returns prepared by its network.