How Much Am I Expected to Get Back in Taxes
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Income Tax Calculator 2021
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Quickly estimate your 2021 tax refund with TaxCaster. This free tax calculator helps you see how much you may get back, or what you may owe, before you file your tax return.
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How are tax refunds calculated?
Put simply, if more income taxes were withheld from your paychecks than you owed for the year, you'll get a tax refund. Tax deductions and credits can reduce what you owe or add to your refund. To better understand your income taxes, check out the articles below:
TAX PLANNING
8 Common Life Events That Affect Your Taxes
See how life events like getting married, going back to school, or having a chilld can change your tax refund.
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TAX REFUND
12 Smart Things to Do With Your Tax Refund
Anticipating a tax refund after using our tax refund estimator? Set yourself up for the future by making smart
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TAXABLE INCOME
What Is Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)?
When you file your taxes, your adjusted gross income (AGI) can impact your eligibility for deductions and credits that can boost your tax refund.
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TAX BRACKETS
What Is My Tax Bracket?
Different portions of your income are taxed at different rates. Under the federal income tax system, "tax bracket" refers to the highest tax rate charged on
your income.
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WITHHOLDING ALLOWANCES
What Is a W-4 Form?
Your W-4 form determines how much money is withheld from each paycheck for federal taxes -- which affects whether you get a tax refund or owe taxes.
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EXEMPTIONS
What Are Tax Exemptions?
Similar to deductions, tax exemptions can reduce your tax bill. In this article, see whether you are entitled to
any exemptions.
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FILING STATUS
How to Change Your Tax Filing Status
Your filing status determines the amount of your standard deduction and your tax rate and bracket. See which filing status you should choose.
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TAX DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS
What Are Tax Credits?
Tax credits can reduce how much income tax you owe, and can add to your tax refund. However, tax credits come with requirements you must satisfy before claiming them.
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How Much Am I Expected to Get Back in Taxes
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