Loss of tax loan funding causes Jackson Hewitt bankruptcy

Jackson Hewitt, the tax preparation firm, has gone into bankruptcy protection because of loss of revenue from tax refund anticipation loans.
Income tax form 1040
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by
By Peter Stone

Loss of refund cash advance product cuts H&R Block revenues

As a result of being forced to stop offering a cash advance against tax refunds, H&R Block has been losing revenue this tax season.
Tax preparation
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 by
By Peter Stone

Plan Ahead and You Won’t Need a Tax Refund Loan

With just a little bit of foresight and patience, you won’t need to get a refund anticipation loan this year…
Friday, February 12th, 2010 by
By Katherine Brown

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

Tax Refund Loans and Other Options to Consider

If you think tax refund loans are your best option, think again. There are other options to consider before you decide on a tax refund loan.
A man filing taxes.
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 by
By Victoria Kingston

Obama Tax Break Could Cost Millions Next Tax Day

Did you know that millions who benefitted from Making Work Pay will have to pay money back? Will these people need payday loans, I wonder?
Making Work Pay will cost millions of American taxpayers anywhere from $250 to $400 this coming tax season. These people may need payday loans. (Photo: flickr.com)
Monday, November 16th, 2009 by
By Steve Tarlow