LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas residents looking to maximize their tax refund can get free assistance with their return as part of the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at Super Tax Day events this month. Qualified customers attending the events will receive free tax return preparation from IRS-certified volunteers from Entergy Arkansas and other nonprofit partners.
“Our Super Tax Day events are an important part of our commitment to helping meet our customers’ needs in ways that improve their everyday lives,” said Laura Landreaux, Entergy Arkansas president and CEO. “We want to help customers navigate the tax preparation and return process more easily and put money back in their pockets.”
The largest Arkansas Super Tax Day is open to the public and will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in partnership with Central Arkansas Development Council at the Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center, 3805 W 12th St, Little Rock AR 72204.
Qualified individuals and families include:
- Those with a 2025 income of less than $69,000
- Taxpayers with disabilities
- Limited-English speaking households.
During the Super Tax Day events, customers receive counseling regarding tax credits and deductions they may be eligible for, including the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, one of the nation’s most effective means of lifting Americans out of poverty. Tax preparation volunteers will help customers determine if they are eligible for this and other tax credits in an effort to maximize their tax refunds.
“The tax code can be confusing and even intimidating, but our volunteers are trained and ready to counsel customers on programs, some they may not even have considered,” said Brandi Hinkle, with Entergy Corporate Social Responsibility. “The IRS estimates one in five eligible workers don’t claim the EITC, which means they’re leaving money on the table.”
Additional community resource providers will be also on hand to help customers, including the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, Arkansas Minority Health Commission, Entergy Solutions, Legal Aid of Arkansas and Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority.
“These organizations and nonprofits are dedicated to empowering individuals and families in need to become more independent, financially stable and successful in the workforce, school and our communities,” Hinkle said, “and we’re proud to partner with them.”
VITA services are not only free, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. All volunteers who prepare returns must pass tax law training that meets or exceeds IRS standards. This training includes maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all taxpayer information. In addition to requiring volunteers to certify their knowledge of the tax laws, the IRS requires a quality review check for every return prepared at a VITA site prior to filing.
For the most accurate assistance and timely filing, customers should bring their state-issued photo identification, Social Security cards for all dependents, all wage and earnings statements such as W9s, daycare receipts, Form 1095 Health Insurance statements and routing information for direct deposit. For a complete checklist, visit www.irs.gov/individuals/checklist-for-free-tax-return-preparation.
For nearly 20 years, Entergy has provided free tax preparation for low-to-moderate income customers at VITA sites throughout the Entergy region, including several locations across Arkansas. Entergy Arkansas-sponsored Super Tax Day scheduled in February include:
- Saturday, Feb. 7 – Goodwill Industries, 7400 Scott Hamilton Dr., Little Rock 72209 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 14 – Mississippi County Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commission, 1400 N. Division St., Blytheville 72315 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 21 – St. Bernards Auditorium, 505 E. Washington Ave., Jonesboro 72401– 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 28 – Southern Bancorp, 425 Plaza Ave., Helena-West Helena 72390 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Customers unable to attend an event in their area can still receive free, in-person tax preparation services by scheduling an appointment at one of the several Entergy-sponsored VITA sites through April 15 or virtually at www.getyourrefund.org/entergy. A schedule is available online at www.entergy.com/freetaxhelp.
About Entergy Arkansas
Entergy Arkansas provides electricity to approximately 735,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR). Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at EntergyArkansas.com and connect with @EntergyARK on social media.
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