Tax Refund Estimator
Estimate whether you're likely to get a refund or owe money this tax year — not a filed tax return.
Frequently asked questions
How does this determine a refund versus owing money?
It compares your total estimated tax liability against what you've already paid — federal and state withholding plus any estimated tax payments — and the difference is your projected refund or amount owed.
Does this account for the child tax credit?
It estimates dependent-related credits using a simplified $2,000-per-child amount, without modeling income phase-outs, so it's a rough estimate rather than an exact figure.
Is this the same as actually filing my tax return?
No — this is an estimate to help you plan, not a filed tax return. Your actual return may differ based on details this calculator doesn't capture.
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