Free 60-Second Refund Estimate — No Sign-Up Required

Find Out Exactly How Much
The IRS Owes YOU —
Before You File Anything.

Most W-2 employees and 1099 filers leave real money unclaimed every single tax season. Not because the IRS is hiding it. Because nobody ran the numbers. Run yours — free, right now.

No email. No credit card. No sign-up. Just your numbers — straight.

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The Problem Nobody Talks About

Here's the Part Nobody Tells You at Tax Time:

$1,400+
The average American overpays the IRS every single year

Not because they did anything wrong. Because nobody ran the numbers.

You filed with software that asked ten questions and called it done. Or you used a preparer who rushed through in twenty minutes and never asked about your dependents, your side income, your home, or the deductions you were actually owed.

And then you got a refund — or you owed — and you accepted whatever number showed up. You assumed the math was right.

It usually isn't.

If you're a W-2 employee with kids, a home, or a side hustle — you almost certainly have unclaimed credits sitting right there. If you're 1099 and nobody has walked you through your write-offs — you're leaving even more behind. Every. Single. Year.

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This Calculator Is For You If…

Check Your Boxes.

Two types of filers. One calculator. One goal: make sure you keep what's yours.

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W-2 Employee

  • You get a regular paycheck from an employer
  • You have children or qualifying dependents
  • You pay rent or have a mortgage
  • You have student loans or high medical expenses
  • You have a side hustle on top of your main job
  • You've ever wondered if your return was really done right
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Self-Employed / 1099

  • You receive 1099-NEC, 1099-K, or 1099-MISC income
  • You run a business, freelance, or contract work
  • Nobody has ever walked you through your write-offs
  • You're never sure how much to set aside for taxes
  • You want to know what you can legally deduct
  • You're tired of being surprised at what you owe
Check even three of those boxes — you're exactly who we built this for. There is money on the table and we're going to help you find it.
Simple. Fast. Accurate.

Three Steps. Under Five Minutes. Zero Guesswork.

01
Run Your Free Estimate

Enter your income, filing status, dependents, and retirement contributions. Built on 2026 IRS numbers — not guesses.

02
See Your Real Numbers

Get your estimated refund or balance due and your full bracket breakdown — instantly.

03
Schedule Your Appointment

Ready to turn that estimate into the real thing? Schedule with Edwards Tax Prep and we'll handle everything from here.

Don't Wait

Tax Season Doesn't Wait.
And Neither Should You.

Every day you delay is a day you're not earning interest on a refund that is already legally yours. And if you owe? Waiting makes it worse — penalties and interest start compounding the day after the deadline.

The clients who walk away with the most are the ones who start early and work with a professional who looks at their complete picture.

The estimate takes 60 seconds. Your refund could take weeks to arrive. Every day you wait is a day you're not earning on money that's already yours.

Real Clients. Real Results.

Real People. Real Refunds.

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"I had been using the same software for four years and thought I was getting a fair refund. Edwards Tax Prep found me an extra $1,847 I had no idea I was missing. I was absolutely shocked. I will never file on my own again."

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Tamika R.
W-2 employee, two dependents — Spartanburg, SC
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"As a 1099 contractor, taxes terrified me every year. I always owed and never understood why. Mrs. E went through everything line by line — and not only did I stop owing, I actually got a refund. Then she set up a system so it never happens again."

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Self-employed contractor — Atlanta, GA
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"The free calculator stopped me from making a costly mistake. I was about to file early without a professional. I ran my estimate, saw how much I was leaving behind, and booked that same day. Best decision I made this tax season."

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W-2 with side hustle — Charlotte, NC
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2026 IRS Brackets — Official & Updated

See Your Estimated 2026 Tax Refund — Right Now

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Meet Your Tax Professional

Meet the Woman Who Has Made Tax Season Work FOR Her Clients Since Day One.

My name is Staleanna Edwards — and I started Edwards Tax Prep because I watched too many hardworking people walk away from tax season with less than they deserved.

At Edwards Tax Prep, we don't rush. We don't just plug in numbers and press file. We look at your whole situation, ask the questions other preparers skip, and make sure you leave with the maximum refund you are legally entitled to — every time.

"This is not just tax preparation. This is financial transformation."
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Authorized IRS E-File Provider
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Got Questions?

Questions People Ask Before They Run Their Estimate

Yes — more accurate than most free tools. It uses official 2026 IRS tax brackets from Revenue Procedure 2025-32, accounts for your actual income sources, dependents, pre-tax retirement contributions, and applicable credits including Child Tax Credit and EITC. It's an estimate, not a filed return — but it's built on real numbers.
No. Zero. Run the calculator with no account, no email, no commitment. We built it this way on purpose — we want you to trust us before we ever ask you for anything.
Yes. Enter your gross 1099/business income and your business expenses. The calculator nets them, applies self-employment tax, and factors in the SE tax deduction automatically. It's one of the only free tools that handles self-employed filers properly.
We can still help. If you filed and suspect you left money behind, we can review your return and file an amended return to recover what you missed. It happens far more often than people realize — book a consultation and let us take a look.
Pricing is based on the complexity of your return. We'll talk through your situation and give you a straight answer on what preparation looks like for your needs — no surprises, no bait and switch. Book your appointment to get started.
Yes. We serve clients nationally through secure virtual appointments. Whether you're in Spartanburg or Seattle — we handle your return and make sure you get every dollar you're owed.
The Last Step Is the Simplest One

You've Seen the Estimate.
Now Let's Make It Real.

You came here because you weren't 100% sure you were getting everything you deserved at tax time. Now you have a number — a real estimate based on your actual situation and official 2026 IRS data.

The next step: let us turn that estimate into an actual return, reviewed by a credentialed professional who will look for every dollar the law allows you to keep.

No guessing. No rushing. No leaving your money on the table.

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