Can I receive a tax refund greater than what I paid in?

You might be getting a refundable tax credit. A tax refund is treated like a payment of tax you made during the year. You get the credit, even if you do not owe tax. Additional Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Credit are some examples of refundable credits. The American Opportunity Tax Credit (for education) is partially refundable. You can also receive credit for repayments of taxable income in previous years.

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Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
590 Central Ave., Ste H
Brea, CA 92821
H&R Block
8421 La Palma Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
Robert Sanfilippo
10509 Slater Ave
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Lance Soll & Lunghard LLP
203 N Brea Blvd 203
BREA, CA 92821
Silvia Antunez
2702 E Alden Pl
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
Putmangroup
9911 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618