<prompt> Human: So I work three jobs around the year, netting around 10-13 k from all together. I also go to school full time community college . Last year I got around 300. But I see all my friends getting around the 1,000-3,000 mark. My parents file jointly and with me as a dependent. Are they getting the money?Why is this? Is the person doing my taxes doing it wrong?  <response>: The answer to your question in the subject is meaningless. Your tax liability has very little to do with your age, so comparing yourself to others based only on their age is going to do nothing but frustrate you. The short answer is that your tax liability was only 300 less than what was withheld from your paychecks. You probably have a fairly simply tax situation. Why dont you get the paperwork together and try doing your taxes yourself in a free online software check out the IRS free-file website or with the IRS fillable forms and guidebooks? Your parents can probably help you compare what you come up with with their return so you can see if there are mistakes or things you dont understand. 