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Why is my federal income tax withheld 249.13 but my refund only 95?

 
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Anita01
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Why is my federal income tax withheld 249.13 but my refund only 95?

Withholding is not the amount you're suppose to get back.  It's an amount that's supposed to cover any tax you owe.  You only get back some if what you owed was less than what you had withheld.

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Anita01
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Why is my federal income tax withheld 249.13 but my refund only 95?

Withholding is not the amount you're suppose to get back.  It's an amount that's supposed to cover any tax you owe.  You only get back some if what you owed was less than what you had withheld.

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