its about simple math that any CPA can agree with. If you’re a single filer using the standard deduction, then perhaps you’re paying a very small amount in federal taxes (Using stimulus check income threshold). My statement is so many folks want to claim that they pay taxes when they damn well know they do indeed pay weekly or biweekly taxes directly taken out from their employer, however come tax time, after all the child credits, EIC, deductions, etc. the refund check they receive is larger than what they paid out throughout the year.