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  It would be the same difference. Either you withheld the money and then got the rest back once it was all calculated, or you made the money upfront and paid what you owed.
context: Ya they only took 15 grand from me and I got a return of 1200. Lol "massive" return. >
  
  Crazy how that works huh? Not only does the government not make doing taxes easy for the purpose of allowing tax services to profit in this country, but also they found a way to encourage people to give more money and ensure they really meet their tax quota.
  Well, all I care about is getting the money back. They can give me the whole 20 cents I earned on interest if they want to, but I make enough to where I won't complain about it. >
  
  In a perfect world, the number would be $0, but in reality that's not going to happen and it's going to be off one way or another. While I'm certainly not wanting for a "massive" return (though I'm not sure what you're defining as massive anyways), I certainly prefer getting money back to finding out I owe the government more money. >
  
  A lot of people wouldn’t save the money so if they ended up short, they would be screwed. >
  
  I always end up owing money, so I guess I’m not withholding enough. >
  
  Or you're getting an interest-free loan from the government, which is also good (not so much this year though because the markets tanked). >
  
  Nope, no loans. >
  
  SymphonyofLilies hurt itself in its confusion
  The post is literally about how getting a tax refund means you gave the government an interest free loan.  Now think about what the equivalent would be if you owe money at the end of the year.  Real brain twister.