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SamiaI
Employee Tax Expert

Why am I getting back all the federal taxes that I paid in back?

You may have more taxes withheld (taken out) from your wages, or you may qualify for more credits. Depending on your situation, you may qualify to receive Earned income credit (even if you file single and have no dependents), Savers credit (when you contribute to a 401 K), or other credits.

If you still feel that you are getting a high refund, please make sure that your entries in TurboTax match the tax documents ( for example your W2), and there are no typing errors.

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SamiaI
Employee Tax Expert

Why am I getting back all the federal taxes that I paid in back?

You may have more taxes withheld (taken out) from your wages, or you may qualify for more credits. Depending on your situation, you may qualify to receive Earned income credit (even if you file single and have no dependents), Savers credit (when you contribute to a 401 K), or other credits.

If you still feel that you are getting a high refund, please make sure that your entries in TurboTax match the tax documents ( for example your W2), and there are no typing errors.

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