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Bitrix24 Tax year 2026 · filed in 2027 · child tax credit
Tax refund estimator 2026 — with dependents, for the return you file in 2027
Short answer. Put in your filing status, W-2 wages, the federal tax already withheld and your children under 17: you see your taxable income, your tax with the 2026 brackets, the child tax credit and your refund — or what you would owe. Standard deduction 2026: $16,100 single; $32,200 married filing jointly; $24,150 head of household (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32).
- Employers send W-2s by January 31 — look for yourstype the date
- Tax Day for 2026 returns: April 15, 2027type the date
Check your own case.
Dates count from December 21, 2026 if you pick it; the IRS announces the exact opening day of the 2027 filing season in January.
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Tax year 2026 · filed in 2027 · child tax credit
Your 2026 federal refund — tax by bracket, child tax credit and withholding
Put in your filing status, W-2 wages, the federal tax already withheld and your children under 17: you see your taxable income, your tax with the 2026 brackets, the child tax credit and your refund — or what you would owe. No sign-up.
- Add your W-2s in January: box 1 for wages, box 2 for tax withheld.
- Worked overtime or got tips? Use our overtime and tips calculators and add the deduction here.
- Check at the start of the year: the IRS sets new numbers each fall.
Arithmetic only, with IRS 2026 numbers (Rev. Proc. 2025-32): standard deduction $16,100 / $32,200 / $24,150; brackets 10–37%; child tax credit $2,200 per child, up to $1,700 refundable (15% of earned income over $2,500), reduced by $50 per $1,000 over $200,000 ($400,000 joint). Not included: EITC, other credits, itemized deductions, self-employment tax, state tax. Not tax advice. Check at the start of the year.
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Tell me your filing status, wages, withholding and children, and I will estimate your 2026 refund.
The Excel file has the full 2026 bracket table.
Deadlines
The rules, with the source
| What | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction 2026 | $16,100 single; $32,200 married filing jointly; $24,150 head of household | IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 |
| Brackets 2026 | 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, 37% — single: 12% from $12,400, 22% from $50,400, 24% from $105,700; joint: 12% from $24,800, 22% from $100,800 | IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 |
| Child tax credit | Up to $2,200 per child under 17 with an SSN; up to $1,700 refundable, limited to 15% of earned income over $2,500; reduced over $200,000 ($400,000 joint) | IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32, IRC § 24 |
| New deductions 2025–2028 | No tax on tips, no tax on overtime, senior $6,000, car loan interest — taken with the standard deduction on Schedule 1-A | IRS Schedule 1-A |
Check at the start of the year: the IRS sets these amounts each fall for the next tax year. Not included: EITC, credit for other dependents, education credits, itemized deductions, self-employment tax and state income tax.
Step by step
What to do, in order
1
Take your last pay stub
Year-to-date wages and federal tax withheld — or your W-2s in January.
2
Add your family
Filing status and children under 17 with a Social Security number.
3
See your refund
Taxable income, tax by bracket, child tax credit, refund or amount owed.
Questions
How do I estimate my 2026 tax refund?
Add your W-2 wages (box 1) and other income, subtract the 2026 standard deduction, apply the 2026 brackets, subtract the child tax credit, and compare the result with the federal tax already withheld (box 2). The calculator does each step and shows it.
How much is the child tax credit for 2026?
Up to $2,200 per qualifying child under 17 with a Social Security number. Up to $1,700 per child can be refunded even if you owe no tax, limited to 15% of your earned income over $2,500.
Why is my refund smaller than last year?
Usually because less was withheld, your income went up, or a child turned 17. Put last year's numbers in and compare.
Does it include the earned income tax credit?
No. EITC depends on earned income, children and investment income in a way this short form does not ask for. If your income is low or moderate, check EITC on IRS.gov — it can add up to $8,231 (2026, three or more children).
Can I add no tax on tips or overtime?
Yes: work them out in our tips or overtime calculators and put the result in “Extra deductions”.
Is it free? Do I need to sign up?
It is free and you do not need to sign up: fill in, see the result and download the files. With a free account you can save a copy to your Layers.
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An estimate, not tax advice. Your return, the IRS and your tax software decide the final amount.