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Liam Murphy

Tax refund estimate with 2 dependents and $1k withholding - need help calculating

Need help figuring out my refund for next year. I have two kids that I can claim as dependents and about $1,000 in taxes taken from my paychecks. What should I expect to get back? Both kids live with me full time.

There's no way to give you an accurate estimate without knowing your total income, filing status, age of kids, and other deductions/credits you might qualify for. Child Tax Credit alone could be worth up to $2000 per qualifying child, but it depends on your income level.

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Oh my bad! I make about 35k a year and file head of household. Kids are 5 and 7

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With that income and filing status, you'll likely qualify for Earned Income Credit too. Could be looking at a decent refund!

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lol don't mean to be that person but you might wanna talk to a tax professional. Reddit's great but this stuff gets complicated real quick

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I was in the same boat last year! With similar income and 2 kids I got back like 7k but everyones situation is different

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dont forget about state taxes too, that could add more to ur refund depending on where u live

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Make sure ur claiming all possible credits - EIC, Child Tax Credit, Child Care expenses if u have any. That $1000 withholding seems pretty low tho tbh

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