I think my return is too much. Earned Income Credit $510.00 Other Income Taxes $1,186.00 Standard Deduction $6,350.00 Im getting $1800 back, but made $8000?

jeffgue88 · ‎June 4, 2019

Single, veteran, lived in US last year--all year, and etc. No idea what could be the issue.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

The $510 for EIC looks right according to the IRS chart for EIC if you are between the age of 25 and 65. And you should be getting back all the tax that was withheld from your pay since you made less than $10,400. (that is your standard deduction of $6350 + your personal exemption of $4050 = $10, 400 which is not subject to tax)

What is in box 2 of your W-2? Does that account for the rest of that refund?

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

The $510 for EIC looks right according to the IRS chart for EIC if you are between the age of 25 and 65. And you should be getting back all the tax that was withheld from your pay since you made less than $10,400. (that is your standard deduction of $6350 + your personal exemption of $4050 = $10, 400 which is not subject to tax)

What is in box 2 of your W-2? Does that account for the rest of that refund?

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jeffgue88 · ‎June 4, 2019

I have 2x W-2 forms. First one has $872.32, second shows 108.64. I also seem to have had other small taxes withheld.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

@TaxGuyBill Any thoughts? You are better at the numbers than I am.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

@jeffgue88 I am seeking another brain to look at this. To me it seems like your refund should be just under $1500, but I might be missing something.

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TaxGuyBill · ‎June 4, 2019

Look at your Form 1040, at lines 63 through 73. Which lines have numbers, and what are those numbers on those lines?

This link should help you figure out how to "preview" your 1040:
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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

Or is some of that refund coming from your state as well? Did you have state tax withheld ? Does you state have EIC that you are getting?

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jeffgue88 · ‎June 4, 2019

66- 324. Stops at 66...

jeffgue88 · ‎June 4, 2019

State says it's giving me $324. I am from Jersey. I have no idea what's going on, but it added up--somehow.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

There it is! The $1800 you mentioned is the combination of your federal and state refunds. Is your federal refund about $1490 ish?

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jeffgue88 · ‎June 4, 2019

It is $1491, kind individual who's told me that I am now a rich man.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

You are good!

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jeffgue88 · ‎June 4, 2019

Thank you very much! I was so worried that I'd filed improperly or something, and would have to pay up or something down the line. Thank you for your help, and hope you have a great year.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

Same to you! It is always nice to know that we have helped!

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I think my return is too much. Earned Income Credit $510.00 Other Income Taxes $1,186.00 Standard Deduction $6,350.00 Im getting $1800 back, but made $8000?