How to use Tax Estimator to quickly estimate a taxpayer’s potential refund or taxes owed

How to use Tax Estimator to quickly estimate a taxpayer’s potential refund or taxes owed

SUMMARY

This article demonstrates how to use Tax Estimator to get a quick estimate of a taxpayer’s potential refund.

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To print a Tax Estimator:

  1. From within a tax return, click Tax Estimator on the Return menu. the program takes you to Tax Estimator.

    Note: The program will also open the Tax Estimator when you press CTRL+E on your keyboard.

  2. Complete required information.
The program estimates the taxpayer’s potential refund.

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