The amount of refund you receive depends on several factors. Your total earnings during the year The amount of money that was withheld from your earnings Your filing status Your deductions and credits The amount of stimulus you received Whether you are a dependent of someone else Although we cannot see your tax return or your roommate's, we can suggest that you compare each of the above factors to see where the difference is between your two returns.

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My roommate made $2000 more than I did and both of us have received both stimulus checks yet she is getting more back. Both of us claim 0. Why am I getting less than her?

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January 30, 2021
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MaryM428

The amount of refund you receive depends on several factors.

Your total earnings during the year
The amount of money that was withheld from your earnings
Your filing status
Your deductions and credits
The amount of stimulus you received
Whether you are a dependent of someone else

Although we cannot see your tax return or your roommate's, we can suggest that you compare each of the above factors to see where the difference is between your two returns.