Tax Refund Calculator 2025

Estimate your federal tax refund or amount owed for 2025.

Tax Refund Calculator Overview

Inputs:
  • Filing Status (Single, Married, etc.)
  • Annual Gross Income
  • Federal Taxes Withheld
Output:

Estimated federal tax refund or amount owed for 2025.

Formula:

Taxable Income = Gross Income - Standard Deduction

Tax Owed = Apply 2025 Tax Brackets to Taxable Income

Refund = Taxes Withheld - Tax Owed

Uses approximate 2025 IRS tax brackets and standard deductions.

Understanding Your Tax Refund

How Taxes Work

Your tax refund depends on your income, filing status, and how much tax was withheld from your paychecks. This calculator uses 2025 standard deductions and tax brackets to estimate your federal tax liability, then compares it to your withheld taxes.

  • Standard Deduction: Single: ~$15,000, Married Joint: ~$30,000 (2025 est.)
  • Tax Brackets: Progressive rates from 10% to 37%.
  • Refund: Excess withholdings returned to you.

2025 Tax Brackets (Estimated)

RateSingleMarried Joint
10%$0-$11,600$0-$23,200
12%$11,601-$47,150$23,201-$94,300
22%$47,151-$100,525$94,301-$201,050

Pair this with our Mortgage Calculator or Compound Interest Calculator for broader financial planning. Learn more at IRS.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

It estimates your tax liability using 2025 federal tax brackets and standard deductions, then subtracts it from your taxes withheld to determine your refund or amount owed.

You’ll need your annual gross income, filing status, and total federal taxes withheld from your paychecks.

The calculator provides an estimate based on simplified 2025 tax data. Actual refunds may vary due to credits, deductions, or other factors.

Use it during tax season (January-April) to plan your refund, especially around the April 15 deadline.

Adjust your withholdings via your W-4 form with your employer, or consult a tax professional for deductions and credits.