Tax Calculators for Tax Year 2021 Returns
Tax Calculators
Tax Year 2021
These tax calculator tools are for 2021 Tax Returns (January - December 2021), which you can no longer e-file anywhere as of October 2022. See our current tax year calculators and tools.
How to File 2021 Taxes Today?
The calculators and tools on this page help you prepare and mail in your 2021 Taxes. Determine what credits and deductions apply to you and calculate your return without having to read a ton of pages or pay a tax professional to find out.
Tax Tip: If you owe taxes, prepare and file even if you can't pay on time as the IRS penalties to file late are higher than to pay late. If you expect a tax refund with your 2021 return, you have until April 2025 to file your 2021 return; after that date, your 2021 tax refund will expire.
How to Calculate 2021 Taxes?
Not sure if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit? Look no further: Start the 2021 Earned Income Calculator and get your personal answers. Or, not sure who qualifies as a dependent on your 2021 Tax Return? Just use the 2021 Dependent Tool below and you will find out. All tools will answer your specific tax questions without you having to read through complicated tax text.
You can e-file your current taxes regardless of when you mail your 2021 Return. Use the resources below to get started.
Use this calculator for Tax Year 2021. Estimate your return first before you
mail it to the IRS. Know your estimated 2021 Federal Tax Return results before you fill in any forms.
What were your 2021 tax brackets or personal tax rate? Start this free tool to get an idea.
Who was your qualifying dependent or qualifying child in 2021? Find out if your child, relative, or other person qualifies as a dependent. Did somebody, like an ex-spouse,
claim your dependent before you did?
Are you supporting a parent, relative, girlfriend, boyfriend, or other person? Find out who your qualifying relative or dependent is on your 2021 Return. A qualifying relative does not necessarily have to be related to you, but you can never claim your spouse as your dependent.
Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit: If you have a child or another dependent on your tax return, find out if you are eligible for this credit which can offset the costs of childcare of daycare.
To file a 2021 Tax Return or not, is that your question? You may be surprised! Filing a return might be beneficial for you even if you do not have to. Keep in mind you must file a 2021 Return by April 15, 2025, to claim your tax refund! After that, it's gone.
Were you single with one or more dependents or qualifying relatives during 2021? The head of household filing status might just be for you. This unique filing status comes with a higher standard deduction and other benefits if you qualify for it.
If your 2021
taxable income was at a certain level and you are at least 19, let the
Earned Income Tax Credit work for you! For 2021, you can use your 2019 income if it was higher than your 2021 income. The credit may be increased if you have at least one
qualified child. This is one of many tax credits eFile will calculate for you when you file your current year's taxes.
When preparing a tax return, you must choose which
filing status to use. This tool will help you determine which filing status is for you: married jointly or separately, single, or head of household.
The eFile.com "CHILDucator" tax tool will help you determine if your child or dependent qualifies you to claim the Child Tax Credit on your tax return.
Calculate your third stimulus payment amount. This payment was issued throughout 2021 as part of the American Rescue Plan. If you did not receive this payment, you may be able to claim it as part of your 2021 Tax Return.
The penalties for not filing a tax return or a tax extension are higher than not paying taxes owed. It's better to e-file or file your tax return and pay as much taxes as you can afford than not filing at all.
See the IRS mailing addresses by the current state of residency on where to mail 2021 IRS and state tax returns.
Estimate your previous year(s) income tax return now and determine your federal tax refund or if you owe taxes. File as soon as possible if you owe tax to reduce penalties.
Your tax forms for previous tax years can no longer be e-filed. You can complete, sign, and download the forms on eFile.com before you print and mail them to the
IRS mailing address or
State Tax Agencies.
Follow this tax return timeline, and you will be on a safe track to get your taxes done right and on time.
If you owe taxes and don't have the funds to pay, e-File a
tax extension on eFile.com or file your taxes by April 15, as
late filing penalties are much higher than late tax payment penalties. If you owe taxes for 2021, you can no longer file a 2021 extension - see the link to pay your due taxes as soon as possible.
If you need professional tax preparer assistance, contact a Taxpert and spare yourself the hassle of handling and filling out complicated tax forms. If you feel you can prepare you taxes on your own by answering simple questions instead of filling in forms, e-File your current taxes on eFile.com each year and let us work for you. The eFile Tax App handles all the calculations and associated forms based on user entries. Prepare your taxes now and be done with IT.
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