HelenC12
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We can't see how you filled out your W-4 form but you may have circumstances that affected your 2019 return that you don't have in 2020. The purpose of the W-4 form is get your refund as close to $0 as possible. For 2020, with an $80 refund, the W-4 did it's job. 

 

Here are some other possible reasons for a year-over-year refund decrease.

You may want to complete a new 2021 W-4 if you want a bigger refund in 2021. 


 

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