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This is an estimate, not a tax calculation you can file with. It uses US federal figures for the 2026 tax year from the IRS and leaves out many items, listed below. Use tax software or a tax professional for your actual return.
How it works
We subtract the larger of your standard deduction or itemized deductions from your income, apply the 2026 federal tax brackets for your filing status, subtract credits, then compare the result with what you already paid.
| Filing status | 2026 standard deduction |
|---|---|
| Single | $16,100 |
| Married filing jointly | $32,200 |
| Head of household | $24,150 |
Not included: the additional standard deduction for age 65+ or blindness, the new deductions for tips, overtime, seniors and car loan interest, self-employment tax, capital gains rates, the alternative minimum tax, and refundable credit rules. See 2026 tax brackets for the full tables.
FAQ
Is this my actual refund?
No. It is an estimate based on the numbers you enter and simplified rules. Your actual refund depends on your full return.
Which tax year does this use?
US federal brackets and standard deductions for the 2026 tax year, for returns filed in 2027, from the IRS.
Should I itemize?
Enter your itemized total and the estimator uses whichever is larger. See standard vs itemized.
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