Refund why?

I am self-employed . I am getting a refund. I never withheld taxes for the 2021 season. Why am I getting a refund?

Level 15

If you are getting a refund and did not have any withholding, you must be showing a refundable credit.

I don't know the specifics of your situation, but there are several refundable credits this year including:

Earned income tax credit (EITC) - Credit is based on the amount of your earned income and your total income.
Premium tax credit (PTC) - If you have Marketplace insurance coverage, you may get a credit for not taking the entire advance during the year to which you were entitled.
American opportunity tax credit (AOTC) - This is based on higher education expenses.
Child tax credit (ACTC) - This based on having dependent children.
Health coverage tax credit (HCTC) - This is a credit for small businesses that provide health coverage to employees.
Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC) - If you did not receive the third Stimulus payment, you can claim it on your tax return.

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