Question

I worked all of year 2021 with no unemployment filings. But my tax refund is half than what I get prior Covid.

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
February 11, 2022
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My income has not changed, only 1 week of unemployment was filed for 2021 with taxes taken out.

My federal refund is half now. And My state return is approx half as well.

Is it something I do not know or some tax rule that changed?

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Without looking at your return it is hard to tell why your refund is less than what you expected.

Didn't update your W-4 for proper withholding, worked multiple jobs, or changed W-4 for more take-home income. Didn't have enough taxes withheld.
You didn't qualify for the Earned Income credit
You changed your Filing Status.
Unemployment is taxable in 2021. Last year, The American Rescue Plan Act, which Democrats passed in March, waived federal tax on up to $10,200 of unemployment benefits, per person.

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