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Our Authors: Mark Steber

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Mark Steber is a Senior Vice President and Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. He has over 30 years of tax industry experience with deep knowledge of federal and state tax codes. Widely referenced as an expert on consumer income tax issues, Mark is also Jackson Hewitt’s national spokesperson and a frequent guest commentator on television, radio news programs, print, and various digital outlets. He also participates in public speaking events to help taxpayers better understand tax laws.

Mark Steber provides oversight for technical content placed on the website and serves as Jackson Hewitt’s liaison with the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities. He often collaborates with the business to guide the compliance of a variety of tax products and services.

Mark is a Certified Public Account (CPA) and holds additional certifications in the states of Alabama and Georgia. He enables public service delivery excellence and service transparency, and has previously held leadership roles in in the tax industry including IRS Security Summit work groups, CERCA, ETAAC and others. Prior to joining Jackson Hewitt, Mark was a tax partner with Ernst and Young LLP.

Recent articles by Mark Steber

Tax Brackets 2025 | 2025 Federal Income Tax Rates - Jackson Hewitt

Wondering about 2025 tax brackets and how they’ll affect your tax? In this article, we’ll break down how to determine the tax bracket you’re in, the new bracket thresholds for 2025, tips to reduce your taxable income, and common tax credits you may qualify for.

What happens when we have a government shutdown?

A government shutdown won’t get you out of filing your tax return but could cause some delays and confusion down the road. In this article, we cover how a government shutdown could impact the IRS, your taxes, and your refund. Always know that no matter what, your Jackson Hewitt Tax Pro will have the most up-to-date information to make sure your taxes are done right. Book an appointment with a Tax Pro today.

2025 Standard Deduction

Have questions about the standard deduction for 2025? We have answers. In this article we’ll cover what the standard deduction is, who’s eligible, the 2025 standard deduction amounts by filing status, and more.

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Navigating self-employment: Top tax tips for gig workers in 2025

Chief Tax Officer Mark Steber gives you the top tax tips and strategies to help you make sense of self-employment taxes and keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket this year.

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