Santa Barbara Tax Products Group
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Parent | Green Dot Corporation |
Santa Barbara Tax Products Group is a tax preparation and refund processing firm based in the United States, with its main office located in San Diego, California. It offers services nationwide, specializing in refund anticipation loans and other associated financial solutions. This company functions as a subsidiary under the umbrella of Green Dot Corporation.
In terms of market position, Santa Barbara Tax Products Group holds the rank of the second largest provider of tax refund-related services, trailing only H&R Block Bank.
History
The company was established in 2010 after the divestiture of the Tax Products Business Unit from Santa Barbara Bank & Trust (SBBT). Subsequently, it became part of Green Dot Corporation through an acquisition completed in 2014.
Products
Santa Barbara Tax Products Group delivers tax refund financial products by partnering with banks such as University National Bank. It reaches U.S. taxpayers through alliances with tax professionals like Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and digital tax preparation platforms including Turbo Tax.