Cassidy Kasulka, a single mom of two children, found herself in a difficult position. Her previous car had serious mechanical issues, leaving her reliant on a barely functioning vehicle. In need of a new car, she turned to America’s Car-Mart.
Cassidy’s father informed her that Car-Mart offers tax preparation services through Tax Max and that she could use her tax refund as a down payment. Encouraged by this advice, she decided to visit Car-Mart in Cullman, Alabama.
Despite her concerns about being a first-time customer, Cassidy was pleasantly surprised to discover an upgrade from her previous vehicle. She was approved for financing, despite her poor credit, and could drive away in her new vehicle the same day she filed her taxes at Car-Mart.
Editor’s Note: At Car-Mart, we provide easy tax prep through Tax Max. Customers can then use their tax refund as a down payment on a new vehicle. We’ve guided thousands of customers through this stress-free process, helping them complete their taxes and drive away in a new vehicle.
How a tax advance changed everything
Here’s Cassidy’s story:
Cassidy rushed into Car-Mart on a Friday night, just before closing time. Eager to find a vehicle, she quickly selected one that interested her. The entire Car-Mart team rallied around her, assisting with her tax filing while ensuring her four-year-old was entertained.
After filing with Tax Max, Cassidy was approved for a crucial $500 tax advance as her down payment. She realized that without this assistance, purchasing a car would have been nearly impossible.
“The tax refund advance by Tax Max was a game-changer. The down payment came from my refund for my vehicle,” Cassidy shares. “I had no money saved up. If I hadn’t done this, I wouldn’t have a car. I was genuinely shocked when I got into my new car.”
Two hours later, Cassidy drove away in her new vehicle, relieved and ecstatic. The car was suitable for her 16-year-old to drive, an unexpected blessing that would help her family move forward.
“It was an incredible experience, and I’m amazed at how dedicated they were,” Cassidy says. “I left that night with the car—zero down.”
“A special shoutout to the Cullman team,” she continues. “They were fantastic, and I was thrilled with their support. They were dedicated to helping me because they knew I really needed a vehicle. If you need a car, Car-Mart is the place to go, especially if you may have poor credit.”
“Cassidy is so sweet, and it truly meant a lot to my staff and me to help her that night,” says Tonya King, General Manager. “To see her leave with the biggest smile on her face warmed our hearts.”
America’s Car-Mart – your source for filing taxes and purchasing a vehicle during tax season
We are dedicated to helping you file your taxes and get you into a new car. We can help you make the most of your tax refund, whether you decide to use it to buy a new car or pay down the loan on your current one. Learn more about filing your taxes at Car-Mart.
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