Free Tax Refund Estimator

Estimate your potential tax refund in seconds. No signup required.

Annual Gross Income ($)

Filing Status

Total Tax Withheld ($)

Number of Dependents

Additional Deductions ($) (e.g. student loan interest, IRA)

How It Works

This estimator uses a simplified progressive tax model based on 2024 U.S. federal brackets:

Single: 10% on first $11,600, 12% on $11,601 to $47,150, 22% on $47,151 to $100,525
Married Joint: 10% on first $23,200, 12% on $23,201 to $94,300, 22% on $94,301 to $201,050
Head of Household: 10% on first $16,550, 12% on $16,551 to $63,100, 22% on $63,101 to $100,500

We subtract the standard deduction ($14,600 single, $29,200 married, $21,900 head) plus $2,000 per dependent (Child Tax Credit). Additional deductions reduce taxable income. Your refund is tax withheld minus calculated tax. If tax exceeds withholding, you owe (shown as negative refund).

This is an estimate only. Consult a tax professional for your actual return.