Can we get a refund for more than we have paid in this year?

[buffalogabby]

When I used another software our refund was twice as much as was deducted from our income.

[bwa · Accepted solution]

You can if you are eligible for a refundable credit such as the earned income tax credit.

[buffalogabby]

Thank you for your help.  What about a credit for adding extra insulation in our attic?

[buffalogabby]

One more question:  does this refer to deductions, or credits only?  When I itemized deductions the $$ were so much higher!

[bwa]

Residential energy credits are not refundable credits.  And yes, the rule applies to credits only.  Deductions may reduce your liability to $0 but will not result in refunds beyond what you paid in.