TikTok Script — Day 24 (3 Days Until Tax Day)
Duration: 25-30 seconds
Format: Educational, decision-focused
Hook: Extension myth busting
[0-3 seconds — HOOK]
(Show confused face, holding “extension” sign)
Text overlay: “Extension = more time to FILE, not to PAY”
Voice: “Think filing an extension buys you more time to pay taxes? You’re wrong.”
[3-10 seconds — THE TRUTH]
(Cross to calendar showing April 15)
Text overlay: “April 15: File or pay (or both)”
Voice: “Extension gives you until October 15 to file paperwork. But if you owe, you still have to pay by April 15 — or face penalties.”
[10-18 seconds — WHEN TO FILE NOW]
(Show checklist appearing)
Text overlays:
“✓ Getting a refund”
“✓ All documents ready”
“✓ Receipts organized”
Voice: “File now if: You’re getting a refund, have all your documents, and your receipts are organized.”
[18-25 seconds — WHEN TO EXTEND]
(Show alternative checklist)
Text overlays:
“✓ Missing documents”
“✓ Receipts are a mess”
“✓ Complex return”
Voice: “Extend if: You’re missing documents, your receipts are a mess, or your return is complex.”
[25-30 seconds — CTA]
(Point to camera)
Text overlay: “Link in bio”
Voice: “Either way, organize your receipts now. Link in bio to scan everything in minutes.”
Text Overlays (in order):
- “Extension ≠ more time to PAY”
- “File by Oct 15, pay by Apr 15”
- “File now: refund, organized, ready”
- “Extend: missing docs, messy receipts”
- “Link in bio”
Music: Educational, clear — think “explainer” vibe
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