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. Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee#197 in Franchise 500 for 2020.#250 in Franchise 500 for 2021.