Refund is ~ 4x higher than employer withholding

[BhR1336PA]

Doing my son's 2021 taxes and Wages are $8,293 between 3 employers. He had $443.20 withheld for Federal but he's getting $1,709 back. Why so much? Seems wrong.

[VolvoGirl]

Is he your dependent?  Which lines look wrong or you don't understand?  Anything on 1040 line 30 for the Recovery Rebate Credit?  Did he get the 3rd Stimulus?  It was 1400 per person.  But dependents don't get it on their return.  So make sure he checks the box that says he can be claimed on your return if he is your dependent.

Look for missing decimal points and typos.

[xmasbaby0]

And if he can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return he cannot get earned income credit, so see if he has an amount on 27a for EIC.  If so, he should not be getting that.  It is important for you to check the box that says he can be claimed as someone else's dependent if he CAN be claimed.  The question about that is in My Info.