SKLBI
Returning Member

Deductions & credits

Thanks for your reply.  I figured it out.  I'll explain in case it helps someone else.   I compared 2021 and 2022 by viewing the 2022 forms before submitting. I didn't know that was an option.

Both years used itemized deductions. Line 12A/12 were very different even though all income/deductions are fairly similar.    Looking further I realized that the value shown on the insurance premiums screen with the sentence "Medicare premiums you already entered from SSA-1099s:"  seemed very high.   I went back to the Social Security Section and the value for Medicare Part B premium was incorrect.  I have no idea how it had the number it did since it is nowhere on the SS statement and not similar in any way to the actual value.  I corrected that number and the medical expenses are now in the ballpark of last year and the taxable income and refund seem reasonable.

Thanks again.