Minnesota does allow a deduction for education expenses for students in private and public schools. The deduction should not increase your tax, or course.
Is it possible that when you look at the refund meter in TurboTax that is says you owe money, so when you enter the deduction the amount you owe is reduced, but you are reading it as a reduction of your refund?
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