@erinmcgoff: Yeahhhh, so I definitely gave up some $$$ in paid sponsorships from tax filing companies for this post…. but ya know, I’m always going to keep it real with you. I’m not calling out by companies by name… but this is one rabbit hole you might want to dive down 👀 In many other countries, filing your taxes can be as easy as mailing a letter (shoutout to Japan where apparently you can file your taxes at a konbini aka their convenience stores!). 📩 But in the U.S., it’s the Wild Wild West. 🤠 NOW, now, now — this isn’t all bad. Because our taxes are more complicated, people are able to add deductions to their taxes (you know, things like kids, donating to charity, etc.) lowering how much they have to pay. And, in many instances, many Americans get returns from filing their taxes (aka, you get some money back!) 💸 At the same time — it’s downright silly that the government doesn’t A.) tell us how much we owe & makes us hire third party companies to guess and B.) have a free online portal where *everyone* can easily file their basic taxes 💻 But things are a-changin’! This year the IRS is piloting a Direct File Program that will make it easier for the average American to file their taxes for free (google “IRS direct file eligibility” to see if you apply!) Go to IRS.gov/freefile to learn more. & if you made more than $79k in 2023, I recommend FreeTaxUSA. Get some snacks, a fun lil drink, put on some music, and have a lil tax filing date with yourself. 🍷 Then, go vote + support human beings who are trying to make a difference for the average American so our kids don’t have to do this lol You got this! 👏 #howto #TikTokTaughtMe #edutok #filetaxes #taxseason #taxes #LifeAdvice #LifeHack #careeradvice #careertiktok #moneytips #money #moneytiktok #personalfinance

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