I hear ya but it is what it is and has been this way and probably will always
so im use to it since its all i know
But thanks anyways
That's why the slang term for your annual tax accounting is "tax return". The money deducted from your paycheck is a literal prepayment of your taxes. When that deducted money exceeds your actual tax owed (which can only be calculated once the year ends), it is "returned" to you.
If you will show your W2 to a competent tax accountant he could probably advise you how to submit a new W4* to your employer which would result in your having less money deducted from your paycheck each week/two weeks. That would mean of course a smaller "return" next spring, but in the meantime you would have more of YOUR money in YOUR hands, rather than being held by the IRS for up to 12 months until they "return" it to you.
====
*W4 is the form you fill out and sign prior to employment which instructs your employer as to which of the approximately dozen levels you wish to have your deductions set.
Most people select "0" and that inevitably leads to significant overpayment during the year and as mentioned above - a significant "return" the following spring.
However, most people legally qualify for one or more "exemptions" shown on the W4. The more exemptions, the less money deducted from your check. But it's best to have your tax accountant advise you as to which level of exemption you can legally qualify. It's the type question any tax accountant could answer in a couple minutes after reviewing your personal situation (marital status, children, number of jobs, disabilities etc)