Jackson Hewitt Tax Service provides computerized preparation of federal, state and local individual income tax returns in the United States. It operates a nationwide network of franchised and company-owned offices under the brand name of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. Its network includes more than 6,500 franchised and company-owned offices and prepares over 3.5 million tax returns annually. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service employs more than 400 people and offers a variety of income tax courses. Its subsidiaries include Jackson Hewitt Incorporated and Tax Services of America. In addition to tax return preparation, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service provides customers with various financial products, such as Refund Anticipation Loans, Assisted Refunds, Money Now Loan and proprietary Gold Guarantee. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., the company maintains several locations in Gastonia, N.C.