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Drop off your taxes and get them done for free!

Available Tuesdays and Thursdays during business hours.

Find a participating branch

Southern Bancorp and Southern Bancorp Community Partners offers free tax filing services each year during tax season to income-eligible individuals and families through our IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites. Certified volunteers at select Southern Bancorp locations throughout Arkansas and Mississippi prepare taxes, help find little known tax breaks, and encourage savings.

100% FREE

No hidden fees!

ZERO STRESS

Now offering drop off and virtual assistance!

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

With earned annual income of $64K or less

Mark your calendars!

2023 Tax Season:

January 23, 2024 – April 15, 2024*

*April 9, 2024 is the last day to file with Southern Bancorp. 

Bring your tax related documents to a participating branch, shown below.

Can’t make it during the week?

Come to one of our Super Saturdays!

We have Super Saturday events across our markets during tax season, which feature free tax preparation (whether you’re a Southern Bancorp customer or not), fun, and prizes!

Jonesboro
February 24, 2024 | 9AM-1PM
St. Bernard’s Auditorium, 505 E Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR

 

  • Free Tax Prep
  • Free Legal Assistance
    • Estate planning, including simple wills, powers of attorney, beneficiary deeds, and living wills.
    • Record Sealing | Sign-Up Here or Call 870.972.9224 (Ext. 4303)
  • Free Health Screenings
    • Blood Pressure Tests
    • Blood Glucose Tests
    • Mental Health Screenings
    • Health Education
    • Tobacco Prevention & Support
Lockesburg
February 24, 2024 | 9AM-12PM
Southern Bancorp Branch, 103 W Main Street, Lockesburg, AR
  • Free Tax Prep
  • Cookies & Coffee
Little Rock
February 3rd, 2024 | 9AM – 1PM
Goodwill Training & Education Center
7400 Scott Hamilton Dr.

 

  • Free Tax Prep
  • Free Lunch
  • Free Legal Assistance
    • Record Sealing | Call 501.376.3423 to Sign-Up
  • Free Health Screenings
    • HIV
    • Hepatitis
    • Cholesterol
    • Blood Pressure Tests
    • Blood Glucose Tests
Eudora
J. Austin White Cultural Center
160 South Main Street

 

  • Free Tax Prep
  • Free Legal Assistance
    • Record Sealing | Call 501.376.3423 to Sign-Up
  •  Free Health Screenings
    • Blood Pressure Tests
    • Blood Glucose Tests
    • Mental Health Screenings
    • Health Education
    • Tobacco Prevention & Support
Clarksdale
February 10, 2024 | 9AM-2PM
Coahoma County Expo Center, 1150 Wildcat Dr., Clarksdale, MS

 

  • Free Tax Prep
  • Free Legal Assistance
  • Free Health Screenings
    • Blood Pressure Tests
    • Blood Glucose Tests
    • Mental Health Screenings
    • Health Education
    • Tobacco Prevention & Support
West Helena
February 17, 2024 | 9AM-1PM
Southern Bancorp, 425 E Plaza St., West Helena, AR

 

  • Free Tax Prep
  • Free Legal Assistance
    • Estate planning, including simple wills, powers of attorney, beneficiary deeds, and living wills.
    • Record Sealing | Sign-Up Here or Call 870.972.9224 (Ext. 4303)
  • Free Health Screenings
    • Blood Pressure Tests
    • Blood Glucose Tests
    • Mental Health Screenings
    • Health Education
    • Tobacco Prevention & Support
WHAT TO BRING:
  • Photo IDs
  • Social Security Cards/ITIN
  • Income Documents
  • Proof of Charitable/Church Contributions
  • Proof of Marketplace Healthcare Coverage (1095-A)
  • Proof of Other Deductions

Can’t make it during the week?

Come to one of our Super Saturdays!

We have Super Saturday events across our markets during tax season, which feature free tax preparation (whether you’re a Southern Bancorp customer or not), fun, and prizes!

West Helena
February 17, 2024 | 9AM-1PM
Southern Bancorp, 425 E Plaza St., West Helena, AR

 

  • Free Tax Prep
  • Free Legal Assistance
    • Estate planning, including simple wills, powers of attorney, beneficiary deeds, and living wills.
    • Record Sealing | Sign-Up Here or Call 870.972.9224 (Ext. 4303)
  • Free Health Screenings
    • Blood Pressure Tests
    • Blood Glucose Tests
    • Mental Health Screenings
    • Health Education
    • Tobacco Prevention & Support
Jonesboro
February 24, 2024 | 9AM-1PM
St. Bernard’s Auditorium, 505 E Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR

 

  • Free Tax Prep
  • Free Legal Assistance
    • Estate planning, including simple wills, powers of attorney, beneficiary deeds, and living wills.
    • Record Sealing | Sign-Up Here or Call 870.972.9224 (Ext. 4303)
  • Free Health Screenings
    • Blood Pressure Tests
    • Blood Glucose Tests
    • Mental Health Screenings
    • Health Education
    • Tobacco Prevention & Support
Lockesburg
February 24, 2024 | 9AM-12PM
Southern Bancorp Branch, 103 W Main Street, Lockesburg, AR
  • Free Tax Prep
  • Cookies & Coffee
Little Rock
February 3rd, 2024 | 9AM – 1PM
Goodwill Training & Education Center
7400 Scott Hamilton Dr.

 

  • Free Tax Prep
  • Free Lunch
  • Free Legal Assistance
    • Record Sealing | Call 501.376.3423 to Sign-Up
  • Free Health Screenings
    • HIV
    • Hepatitis
    • Cholesterol
    • Blood Pressure Tests
    • Blood Glucose Tests
Eudora
J. Austin White Cultural Center
160 South Main Street

 

  • Free Tax Prep
  • Free Legal Assistance
    • Record Sealing | Call 501.376.3423 to Sign-Up
  •  Free Health Screenings
    • Blood Pressure Tests
    • Blood Glucose Tests
    • Mental Health Screenings
    • Health Education
    • Tobacco Prevention & Support
Clarksdale
February 10, 2024 | 9AM-2PM
Coahoma County Expo Center, 1150 Wildcat Dr., Clarksdale, MS

 

  • Free Tax Prep
  • Free Legal Assistance
  • Free Health Screenings
    • Blood Pressure Tests
    • Blood Glucose Tests
    • Mental Health Screenings
    • Health Education
    • Tobacco Prevention & Support

Get ready to Split, Save, and Win!

The Split, Save, and Win! sweepstakes is open to all VITA participants who choose to save a portion of their income tax refund in a variety of ways. It’s quick, it’s easy, and every little bit puts you closer to your financial goal! Split, Save, and Win! participants will be eligible to win $50 weekly prizes as well as a $1,000 grand prize! No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Ask a Southern Bancorp employee about Split, Save, Win! today.

2024 Official Split, Save, and Win! Rules

Participating Branches

Enter your location (address or zip code) to find the branch nearest you.

Tax prep services for all locations below are on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Arkansas

Arkadelphia • 601 Main St

Blytheville • 120 S 2nd St

DeWitt • 220 West Cross St

El Dorado • 2421 NW Ave

Eudora • 2943 S Hwy 65

Glenwood • 218 Elm St

Gurdon • 600 E Main St

Hamburg • 210 N Main St

Helena-West Helena • 502 Cherry St

Helena-West Helena • 425 E Plaza St

Hot Springs • 206 Airport Rd

Hot Springs • 2212 Malvern Ave Ste 1

Jonesboro 2508 E Highland Dr

Little Rock • 3999 W 12th St

Lockesburg • 103 W Main St

Malvern • 208 Ash St

Manila • State Hwy 18 East

Marvell • 911 Hwy 49

Mount Ida • 506 Highway 270 E

Stuttgart • 620 E. 22nd Street

Trumann • 362 Highway 463 N

West Memphis • 1103 N Missouri St

Mississippi

Canton • 648 E Peace St.

Carriere (Picayune) • 9 E Lakeshore Dr

Clarksdale • 875 South State St

Drew • 108 Main St

Greenville • 1686 Mississippi 1

Greenville • 215 S Broadway St

Hattiesburg • 5248 Old Highway 11

Hernando • 970 Byhalia Rd

Indianola • 507 Highway 82 East

Madison • 1888 Main St Ste D

Shelby • 400 Second Ave

Webb • 2058 US-49E

    If you don’t live in or near one of these areas listed above, please visit the IRS website or MyFreeTaxes.com to find a VITA site near you or call 1.800.829.1040.

    Have more questions?

    Contact us at (800) 789-3428 or online below:

    Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
    Volunteer Income Tax Assistance