Tax Tip: File For Free!

File your tax return for free -- yes free! If your 2017 adjusted gross income was below a certain number, you get a gift this tax season! Watch our video to find out what it is!
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The Internal Revenue Service has been accepting tax returns since the end of January so what are you waiting for!

And the best part is that about 70% of taxpayers probably can file for free!

Yes free!

Since 2003, the IRS has partnered with a bunch of online tax preparation companies to offer free preparation and electronic filing to tons of taxpayers.

This year, if your 2017 adjusted gross income was $66,000 or less, you have plenty of free options so be sure to check out the free file section of the IRS site.

There are 12 different tax prep companies involved so take your pick.

And be sure to watch our video to find out who's giving out freebies this year!

Tax Day is April 17 this year, so get on it and keep tuning in for more tips and tricks to help you get through this tax season!

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