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How do I know how much refund I will get?

Author

Matthew Harrington

Updated on February 02, 2026

Your refund is determined by comparing your total income tax to the amount that was withheld for federal income tax. Assuming that the amount withheld for federal income tax was greater than your income tax for the year, you will receive a refund for the difference.

What is the maximum amount of tax refund you can get?

It’s $12,000 for individuals, $18,000 if you file as head of household and $24,000 if you’re a married couple filing jointly. Both exemptions and deductions reduce the amount of money you owe Uncle Sam each year and can help you score a bigger refund or at least a lower bill.

What is a big tax refund?

So when you get a big refund, you’re just getting your own money back. True, it’s sort of a mandatory savings account that pays off once a year, but you’re still losing money on the deal. That’s because the IRS gets to use your money for most of the year, without paying you any interest.

Where do I Find my tax refund when I get It?

You might see the refund in your bank account before your income tax assessment arrives. Or you might get your income tax assessment before you get your tax refund. We’re no longer doing refunds by cheque. If you do not have your income tax assessment yet, check that we have your correct contact details.

How do you get a tax refund if you paid too much tax?

We send you these details in an ‘income tax assessment’. If you paid too much tax during the year, you get a tax refund. In the past you had to ask us if you had a refund. Now, we work it out automatically and pay any refund directly into your bank account. It’s a simpler and more cost-effective way to do it.

Where do I find the tuition refund estimator?

To find this Refund Estimator, log into your eWeber portal and Search for “Tuition Refund Estimator” in the Search bar of find it in the “Tuition and Fees” Category section. Refunds (reduction in tuition and fee assessment) are computed based on a percentage of the credit hoursbeing dropped, and are not based on the dollar amount paid.

Can a refund be sent after three years?

Generally, after the three-year window closes, the IRS can neither send a refund for the specific tax year. nor apply any credits, including overpayments of estimated or withholding taxes, to other tax years that are underpaid. Current and prior year tax forms and instructions are available on the IRS.gov Forms and Publications page.