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posted Apr 8, 2020 1:42:31 AM

How much refund on 42000 annual income without deductions like gas,car rent food and clothing

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Level 15
Apr 8, 2020 1:48:43 AM

There are too many variables for anyone to know that in a user community forum. 

You can try TurboTax free and quick estimator tool called TaxCaster.

 

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Level 15
Apr 8, 2020 1:51:08 AM

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Level 15
Apr 8, 2020 5:32:55 AM

For the most simple case: $42,000 income minus $12,200 standard deduction = $29,800 taxable income. The tax on that, from the tax table is  $3385. If your federal withholding is more than that; the difference will be your refund. 

But for most people, There are too many variables for the simple answer;  such as the type of income, your dependents, filing status, credits, withholding etc..