https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/1098e-lowered-my-refund-why-do-i-have-to-report-this-form-on-my-taxes/01/133694#M55820 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 06:35:08 GMT mattapod31 2019-06-01T06:35:08Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/1098e-lowered-my-refund-why-do-i-have-to-report-this-form-on-my-taxes/01/133694#M55820 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 06:35:08 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/1098e-lowered-my-refund-why-do-i-have-to-report-this-form-on-my-taxes/01/133694#M55820 mattapod31 2019-06-01T06:35:08Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/claiming-the-student-loan-interest-deduction-lowers-your/01/133701#M55825 <P> </P><P>Claiming the student loan interest deduction lowers your income amount.&nbsp; If doing so resulted in a smaller refund, then you most likely are seeing a change in a tax credit that is calculated based on your income.&nbsp; One example of this type of credit is the Earned Income Credit.&nbsp; </P><P> </P><P>There is not a requirement to claim the student loan interest on your tax return.&nbsp; Generally it is beneficial to do so, but it is not mandatory.&nbsp; </P><P> <BR /></P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 06:35:10 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/claiming-the-student-loan-interest-deduction-lowers-your/01/133701#M55825 AnnetteB 2019-06-01T06:35:10Z