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Your filing status: Whether you're single, married filing jointly, etc. · Income details: This includes your total income and details of any deductions or credits you're eligible for to calculate your tax return. · Information on taxes already paid: If you've had any federal income tax withheld or made estimated tax payments, you'll need these amounts to fill out the tax refund estimator. · To use the tax refund calculator, it’s best to have documents like your W-2s, 1099s, Social Security number, and last year’s tax return. For a full list, check out our Tax Prep Checklist. · Keep in mind, yo