A refund isn't free money
A large refund means you gave the IRS an interest-free loan all year. Optimal withholding lands you close to zero — a small refund or small balance.
Tax refund estimator
Estimate your federal tax refund or balance due from income, withholding, and filing status.
Results
Refund
$2,286.00
Taxable income
$65,000.00
Federal tax
$9,214.00
Effective rate
10.8%
Frequently asked questions
1.Is this accurate for my state?
No — this is federal only. Add your state income tax separately.
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