Tax Refund Calculator
Estimate a tax refund
Estimate whether your tax return will result in a refund or a payment by comparing your tax liability with what you've already paid through withholding and advance payments. You need your estimated liability, what's been paid and any credits.
Calculate your refund or balance due
Result
Result (positive = refund)
€500.00
- Refund
- €500.00
- Balance due
- €0.00
Formula version: 1.0.0
How to use the tax refund calculator
- Enter your estimated tax liability.
- Enter what you've already paid through withholding and advance payments.
- Add any credits that reduce the tax directly and review the result.
How the tax return result is calculated
Result = paid + credits − liability
If you've prepaid more than you owe, the difference is refunded; if you've prepaid less, you pay it.
Tax refund example
If you owe €6,000 and have already paid €6,500 through withholding, you get a €500 refund.
Illustrative example with the data shown; not a guaranteed outcome.
Assumptions and limitations
- You work out your liability yourself or with the income tax calculator.
- Surcharges, interest and refund timelines are not included.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I get money back?
Because withholding is an advance payment and sometimes exceeds the final tax.
How do I estimate my liability?
Use the income tax calculator with your country's brackets.
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