 This one little mistake could cost you if you're one of the 70% of Americans who are eligible to file your taxes for free this year. Watch still the end to find out. Okay, if you made less than $79,000 in 2023, there are several free options available to file your federal taxes. In March 2024, the IRS is rolling out its Direct File Pilot Program, which came about even after tax prep companies lobbied for years against it. Because it is a pilot, it's only available in these 12 states and will be available in both English and Espanyol. Use the IRS's screener tool to check if you are eligible. But if not, you may be eligible for another free option, like the free file fillable forms, where you fill the forms yourself. This option is free regardless of income, but you'll have to do your state tax return separately. If you don't want to do it yourself, you can get guided tax prep by one of the eight free file program partners. Now, this is important. If you're going to use this option, begin your guided tax prep at the IRS free file site at IRS.gov to guarantee you'll be able to access the program. Each company has their own requirements, so compare them to see which one will work best for you. And finally, if you made less than $64,000 in 2023, need language assistance, or over 60 or have a disability, you can get free help from IRS certified volunteers. You'll find all the resources to take advantage of these programs at the link in bio. Also, share this video with a friend to make sure that their tax season is just a little bit less stressful.