topic So far my return is over a thousand less than the previous year. Everything has been about the same though. What could be some factors for this? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

So far my return is over a thousand less than the previous year. Everything has been about the same though. What could be some factors for this?

jensmith888 — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 23:00:12 GMT

Re: So far my return is over a thousand less than the previous year. Everything has been about the same though. What could be some factors for this?

SteamTrain — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:33:03 GMT

1) more income and withholding that didn't increase to match the extra taxes owed?

2) a child who reached age 17 during 2019 ?

3) Had a user the other day who typed withholding of $321 instead of $4321 on their software W-2 (Pretty big user entry error). Edit those forms and check all entries.

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Re: So far my return is over a thousand less than the previous year. Everything has been about the same though. What could be some factors for this?

VolvoGirl — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:34:56 GMT

And the IRS changed the withholding tables so you got more in your checks during the year instead of a big refund. Or there are other tax changes. And any dependents you have are a year older. If you made more income that can reduce some credits you got like the EIC.