Tax Year 2018 or earlier I had job related expenses of $3,262 but my federal refund is $1,071. Why? Are expenses deducted from taxable income rather than the amount of taxes paid?

petermraz76 · ‎June 4, 2019

My job related expenses consist of a portion of my rent and utilities (I work from home), internet service, cell phone plan, and insurance. I thought these would be deducted from my taxes and refunded?

**Tax Year 2018 or earlier** I had job related expenses of $3,262 but my federal refund is $1,071. Why? Are expenses deducted from taxable income rather than the amount of taxes paid?

Tax Year 2018 or earlier I had job related expenses of $3,262 but my federal refund is $1,071. Why? Are expenses deducted from taxable income rather than the amount of taxes paid?