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Try EZFile with Sample Data

EZFile includes a sample W-2 with fictional data so you can test the plugin without using real tax documents. You’ll see exactly how EZFile processes a W-2 and calculates a complete federal return.
The sample W-2 contains completely fictional data — no real personal information.

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Process the Sample W-2

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Run the file-taxes command

If you installed from the repository:
/ezfile:file-taxes ~/ezfile/Sample-W2.pdf
If you installed from the marketplace, first download the sample:
curl -o ~/Sample-W2.pdf https://raw.githubusercontent.com/stat-guy/ezFile/main/Sample-W2.pdf
/ezfile:file-taxes ~/Sample-W2.pdf
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Review the W-2 extraction

EZFile will read the W-2 and display the extracted information:
  • Employer name (University of Pittsburgh)
  • Wages from Box 1
  • Federal tax withheld from Box 2
  • Social Security Number (masked to last 4 digits)
  • State and local information
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Answer intake questions

EZFile will ask a few questions to complete your return:
  • Date of birth
  • Student loan interest (if any)
  • Tips at work
  • Overtime pay
  • New car purchase in 2025
For the sample W-2, you can provide realistic fictional answers to see how they affect the calculation.
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View your calculated return

EZFile calculates your complete Form 1040 line by line:
FEDERAL RETURN SUMMARY
Wages:                    $XX,XXX.XX
Student loan interest:    -$X,XXX.XX
AGI:                      $XX,XXX.XX
Standard deduction:      -$15,750.00
Taxable income:           $XX,XXX.XX

Tax:
  10% on $X,XXX:          $X,XXX.XX
  12% on $X,XXX:          $X,XXX.XX
Total tax:                $X,XXX.XX

Federal withheld:         $X,XXX.XX
YOUR REFUND:              $X,XXX.XX
Every number in your return traces back to either a W-2 box or an IRS constant. EZFile shows its math at every step.

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Sample Return Output

The sample W-2 (for fictional employee Elizabeth A Darling at University of Pittsburgh) produces a $4,404.60 federal refund. You can view the complete sample return in the repository:
  • summary-2025.md — Human-readable return summary with every line item, tax brackets, and state/local breakdown
  • return-2025.json — Machine-readable return data (all W-2 fields, Form 1040 lines, bracket detail, state, and local)

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Additional Commands to Try

Now that you’ve processed a W-2, try these commands: 
/ezfile:review

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Understanding Your Return

Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is your total income minus certain deductions like student loan interest. It’s used to calculate eligibility for many tax benefits.Try: /ezfile:explain AGI
Tax brackets are marginal — you pay 10% on the first 11,925,then1211,925, then 12% on the amount above that up to 48,475, and so on. EZFile shows the exact calculation for each bracket.Try: /ezfile:explain tax brackets
For 2025, single filers under 65 get a 15,750standarddeduction.ThisamountissubtractedfromyourAGIbeforecalculatingtax.Ifyou′re65orolder,youget15,750 standard deduction. This amount is subtracted from your AGI before calculating tax. If you're 65 or older, you get 17,750.Try: /ezfile:explain standard deduction
New for 2025, Schedule 1-A provides above-the-line deductions for tips, overtime pay, car loan interest, and seniors. These reduce your AGI directly.Try: /ezfile:explain schedule 1-a

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Next Steps

Process Your Real W-2

Ready to calculate your actual return? Learn the full workflow for processing your real W-2.

Filing Guide

Once your return is calculated, follow the step-by-step guide to file at freefilefillableforms.com.
Remember: EZFile calculates your return but does not file it. You must enter the numbers at freefilefillableforms.com or another IRS-approved filing method. Review all numbers carefully — you are responsible for the accuracy of your return.

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