Sears Announces New Agreement With Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

Hoffman Estates-based Sears Holdings Corporation has announced that Jackson Hewitt Tax Service will replace H&R Block as provider of professional tax services in the majority of Sears locations nationwide.

"Sears continues to look for opportunities to put the customer at the center of everything we do and we are pleased to extend our Sears Tax Services with today's agreement with Jackson Hewitt", stated Dave Schuvie vice president, licensed business and specialty income, Sears Holdings. "This new agreement will offer professional tax services in Sears stores nationwide and deliver added an benefit to the millions of ShopYourWay members."

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® is an industry leader providing full-service individual federal and state income tax return preparation through approximately 6,600 franchised and company-owned offices throughout the United States. Sears customers will be able to engage with Jackson Hewitt tax preparers starting in January 2013.

 SOURCE Sears Holdings Corporation