LAPLACE – This tax season more and more consumers are realizing that when it comes to filing their taxes, electronic filing is the only way to go. The LaPlace Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, already at the mid-point of this year’s tax season, sees a steady increase in the number of filers that are having their returns electronically filed through the IRS e-file system. Known at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service as SuperFast Refunds service, electronic filing of tax returns offers many benefits, including ease of filing, increased efficiency and accuracy, faster refunds, as well as less use and handling of paper. “Our customers really like the ease of electronic filing,” said Rose Johnson of LaPlace Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. “They can be assured that their return has been received and that they will receive their tax refund faster through the use of electronic filing than through traditional paper filing, which can take six to eight weeks. Through IRS e-file service, customers can obtain their refunds within 11-21 days depending on the option chosen,” she added. Currently Jackson Hewitt Tax Service processes approximately 95 percent of its customers’ tax returns electronically. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service has been providing free electronic filing since it’s inception in 1987, for customers who have their tax returns prepared at Jackson Hewitt. for those who do their own returns, they can still use the electronic filing system at their local Jackson Hewitt Tax Service for a nominal fee. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service provides its customers with full service individual federal and state income tax preparation through its proprietary computerized software system. Jackson Hewitt also provides several other additional services, including Accelerated Check Refund and Refund Anticipation Loan. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, the nation’s fastest growing and fully computerized national tax preparation service, is currently the second largest company in this category. A subsidiary of Cendant Corporation, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service has more than 3,000 locations in 48 states and the District of Columbia. Each Jackson Hewitt Tax Service location is independently owned and operated. The local office can be reached by calling 651-1600. The Jackson Hewitt Tax Service web site can be found at www.jacksonhewitt.com.