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Tax Refund Calculator (2025/2026)

Estimate your Federal tax refund or amount owed for the 2025 tax year (filed in 2026).

Use our free Tax Refund Calculator to estimate your 2025 tax refund or liability. Updated with the latest IRS tax brackets and standard deduction amounts.

Calculator Inputs

Filing Status*

Gross Annual Income*

Total income from W-2s, 1099s, etc.

Federal Tax Withheld*

Box 2 on your W-2 form

Deduction Type*

Itemized Deduction Amount

Tax Credits

Child Tax Credit ($2,000/child), EITC, etc.

Results

Enter values above to see your results

How It Works

Enter your income, filing status, and how much tax you've already paid (withholding). We calculate your tax liability based on 2025 brackets and subtract it from what you paid to find your refund.

Worked Examples

Single Filer Example

Gross Income:$60,000= $60,000

Standard Deduction:- $15,000= $45,000 Taxable

Tax Calculation:Brackets applied= $5,147 Tax

Withheld:Paid from Paycheck= $6,000

Refund:$6,000 - $5,147= $853 Refund

Tips & Best Practices

•The Standard Deduction for 2025 is $15,000 for Single and $30,000 for Married Filing Jointly.
•Tax credits (like for children) reduce your tax bill dollar-for-dollar.
•Deductions reduce your taxable income, not the tax directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are 2025 taxes due?

Tax Day is typically April 15, 2026.

What is the difference between a deduction and a credit?

A deduction lowers your income that is subject to tax. A credit lowers the tax itself.

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