text: will i get my money back? i am making around 42k a year but my pay checks are 1k every 2 weeks, damn taxes.  i am paying a little over $300 in taxes every two weeks and the rest goes into 401k and benifits.  i just want to know if i am going to get my money back when i do my taxes for next year.  i only claimed 1 on my w2 or w4 which ever one it was.  i am single and have not expences.  if i take my pay check from every 2 weeks and times it by 26 weeks for the full year i will have a little under 28k.  i am getting skrewed somehow.  what is my best bet and how much can i look forward to recieving next year in taxes? your best bet would be going to an accountant or accounting services and asked for help in filing your taxes in order for you to get your maximum return.