Violation Tracker Individual Record
Company:
Jackson Hewitt, Inc.
Current Parent Company:
Jackson Hewitt
Penalty:
$5,000,000
Year:
2007
Date:
January 3, 2007
Offense Group:
consumer-protection-related offenses
Primary Offense:
consumer protection violation
Violation Description:
In a settlement with the California Attorney General, Jackson Hewitt, Inc. agreed to pay $5 million, including $4 million in consumer restitution, to resolve allegations that the tax-preparation company violated state and federal laws in marketing high-cost refund anticipation loans (RALs) mainly to low-income customers.
Level of Government:
state
Action Type:
agency action
Agency:
California Attorney General
Civil or Criminal Case:
civil
Facility State:
California
HQ Country of Parent:
USA
HQ State of Parent:
New Jersey
Ownership Structure of Parent:
privately held
Major Industry of Parent:
financial services
Specific Industry of Parent:
tax preparation services
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Parent company note:
Parent-subsidiary relationship is current as of the most recent revision listed in the Update Log.
