Does it actually happen ?

[mimi3311]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

I am working on tax return for 2010 with efile now.
It shows I will get refund from federal $ 444.00.
However, I doubt that it is right,because simply nobody holds tax for me.
I played with 4 different company, but the result is exactly same.

I made only $1500 that is treated self-employment. (nobody take tax from the cheks) Other income is interest which is about $1100.
I received alimony.
I paid personal property tax, but standard deduction is higher than itimized one.
I claim 2 children as dependents, Earned Income Credit and Making work pay.
My status is Head of Household.

Do you think it possibly happen? Or it is obviously wrong?

I would like to make sure that I don't make any mistakes before send to IRS.

Thank you for your help in advance.

 

[davew128]

Hold your return up to the screen so we can see.

 

[mimi3311]

Thank you for your reply.

This is what it says. I copied from one of IRS authorized efile company.


you’ve completed your federal Interview. Review your personal tax summary below. For details, click Take Me To and visit the Interview summaries.
Next, we’ll complete your state return or file your federal return.

"Description" Federal 2010

Income $11,518
Adjustments $107
Adjusted gross income $11,411
Deductions $8,400
Exemption(s) $10,950
Taxable income $0
Tax withheld or paid already $0
Credits $657
Actual tax due $213
Refund amount $444
Amount you owe $0

I hope this helps. And also it says $0 refund, $0 owe for State.
Thanks again.








Description
Income
Adjusted gross income
Deductions
Taxable income
Tax withheld or paid already
Credits
Actual tax due
Refund amount
Amount you owe

California
$11,411
$11,411
$7,340
$4,071
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

 

[Banned_Princess]

Thank you for your reply.

This is what it says. I copied from one of IRS authorized efile company.


you’ve completed your federal Interview. Review your personal tax summary below. For details, click Take Me To and visit the Interview summaries.
Next, we’ll complete your state return or file your federal return.

"Description" Federal 2010

Income $11,518
Adjustments $107
Adjusted gross income $11,411
Deductions $8,400
Exemption(s) $10,950
Taxable income $0
Tax withheld or paid already $0
Credits $657
Actual tax due $213
Refund amount $444
Amount you owe $0

I hope this helps. And also it says $0 refund, $0 owe for State.
Thanks again.








Description
Income
Adjusted gross income
Deductions
Taxable income
Tax withheld or paid already
Credits
Actual tax due
Refund amount
Amount you owe

California
$11,411
$11,411
$7,340
$4,071
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

your return seems like it left out your EIC .

please note the table at the end of this packet, it says your EIC is alittle more then 4k


http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p596.pdf


page 44.


wait, you said you only earned 1500. in that case, the 444 seems right on.

 

[Banned_Princess]

how come your first post says you made 1500, and interest of 1,100.... and your "copy" of the efile, has your income at 11,518?????????????????

 

[mimi3311]

how come your first post says you made 1500, and interest of 1,100.... and your "copy" of the efile, has your income at 11,518?????????????????

It is because of alimony I received (I mentioned it on my original post) which is just less than 9000. I think that's why $11518 comes in total income on efile summary I copied.

 

[Banned_Princess]

how come your first post says you made 1500, and interest of 1,100.... and your "copy" of the efile, has your income at 11,518?????????????????

It is because of alimony I received (I mentioned it on my original post) which is just less than 9000. I think that's why $11518 comes in total income on efile summary I copied.

alright, well if you only earned 1,500 then your eic is going to be low.

Maybe you might want to try it with h and r block online... if everything comes out the same, then it is what it is... 444 in return is better then owing 444

yes it does actually happen.

 

[mimi3311]

wait, you said you only earned 1500. in that case, the 444 seems right on.

Thank you very much for your help and time.
I checked the table you pasted.
As calculation it does make sense, however as my sense I still feel like steeling money, how I can get refund even I don't pay tax ?!

But if this is what it is according IRS rules and calculation, that's what I should do.

I appreciate a lot for everybody replied to my post.

 

[mimi3311]

To Barnned_Princess

Yes, actually the summary I copied was H&R Block. (But free efile version)
I feel more confident now since you suggested H&R Block.

Thank you very much again !
I appreciate you.

 

[TheGeekess]

wait, you said you only earned 1500. in that case, the 444 seems right on.

Thank you very much for your help and time.
I checked the table you pasted.
As calculation it does make sense, however as my sense I still feel like steeling money, how I can get refund even I don't pay tax ?!

But if this is what it is according IRS rules and calculation, that's what I should do.

I appreciate a lot for everybody replied to my post.

Not to be snarky, but it's considered welfare.

 

[Banned_Princess]

Thank you for your reply.

This is what it says. I copied from one of IRS authorized efile company.


you’ve completed your federal Interview. Review your personal tax summary below. For details, click Take Me To and visit the Interview summaries.
Next, we’ll complete your state return or file your federal return.

"Description" Federal 2010

Income $11,518
Adjustments $107
Adjusted gross income $11,411
Deductions $8,400
Exemption(s) $10,950
Taxable income $0
Tax withheld or paid already $0
Credits $657
Actual tax due $213
Refund amount $444
Amount you owe $0

Thanks again.

yes, you are paying taxes in the amount of 202.00 (sounds right per the 1100 you earned)


the return is right, send it in.

if the irs decides the numbers are wrong, they will let you know, if it doesnt slip through the cracks....

 

[mimi3311]

Actually I am very happy to get extra money , Of course !
I was just afraid that IRS comes to me later to demend for repayment plus penalties.

I feel much better now to file this to IRS now.
Thanks for all of you to help me out.

 

[LdiJ]

Actually I am very happy to get extra money , Of course !
I was just afraid that IRS comes to me later to demend for repayment plus penalties.

I feel much better now to file this to IRS now.
Thanks for all of you to help me out.

Your return is definitely accurate. You are receiving a refund because your refundable credits (EIC and Making work pay credit) are greater than your self employment taxes.

 

[cyjeff]

Actually I am very happy to get extra money , Of course !

Just remember that money comes from somewhere.

Every dollar YOU get came from someone else paying THEIR taxes.

Little fact for you... 47% of the people in this country don't pay any tax...

Welcome to that club.

 

[anteater]

Little fact for you... 47% of the people in this country don't pay any tax...

Any federal income tax.