Nicholas works as a teacher. In his first year of teaching, Nicholas claims two allowances on his W-4. The second year, he claims one allowance. The third year, he does not claim any allowances. Each year Nicholas receives a federal tax refund. Assuming nothing else has changed for Nicholas in those three years, he will get the _____.

Select the best answer from the choices provided.

largest refund in the first year

smallest refund in the second year

largest refund in the third year

same amount refunded each year

Question

Nicholas works as a teacher. In his first year of teaching, Nicholas claims two allowances on his W-4. The second year, he claims one allowance. The third year, he does not claim any allowances. Each year Nicholas receives a federal tax refund. Assuming nothing else has changed for Nicholas in those three years, he will get the _____.

 

 
Select the best answer from the choices provided. 



largest refund in the first year



smallest refund in the second year



largest refund in the third year



same amount refunded each year