Oct 18, 2018 | Public Policy Blog, Tax-time Savings
Most (if not all) of us should be saving more. We know we need a financial cushion for life’s inevitable emergencies[1]. If we have children, we know we should be saving for their college. And if we plan on retiring someday, we should probably save for that, too. But...
Jan 26, 2018 | News, Tax-time Savings
President Ronald Reagan called the federal Earned Income Tax Credit ’the best anti-poverty, the best pro-family, the best job creation measure to come out of Congress.” This Friday, January 26, 2018, is Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day. Nationally, an...
Mar 1, 2017 | News, Tax-time Savings
Financial emergencies don’t follow a schedule. Flat tires, leaky rooftops, or unexpected bills can pop-up without warning to disrupt your financial life, which is why Southern Bancorp and Southern Bancorp Community Partners are encouraging you to take the pledge to...
Oct 26, 2016 | News, Tax-time Savings
When it comes to tax time, it’s probably safe to assume that most folks aren’t thinking about savings. But that’s exactly what we at Southern Bancorp had on our mind in 2016 when we unveiled the Split, Save and Win sweepstakes aimed at encouraging people to save a...
Aug 21, 2014 | Public Policy Blog, Tax-time Savings
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit for low- and moderate-income working people, recognized for its success in promoting work and alleviating poverty as well as offsetting payroll and income taxes. Due to its success, federal policymakers over...
Jan 21, 2014 | Public Policy Blog, Tax-time Savings
Today, Southern celebrates and kicks off its 10th year of administering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers free tax preparation for income eligible individuals and families in Arkansas and Mississippi. To serve as a tax preparer for the...
Jan 17, 2014 | Press Releases, Tax-time Savings
Southern Bancorp kicks off its 10th year of offering free tax filing services for income eligible individuals and families in Arkansas and Mississippi on Tuesday, January 21st. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program features trained, IRS-certified...
Jan 25, 2012 | Press Releases, Tax-time Savings
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — To give low-income working individuals and families the opportunity to have their income tax return prepared free of charge, Southern Bancorp and its nonprofit affiliate, Southern Bancorp Community Partners, are offering Volunteer Income Tax...
