business Mileage deduction

[Buschkt]

When I add a mileage deduction my tax refund goes down...it should go up...

I am thinking of just leaving mileage off at this point...any idea why?

Thanks

Kendall

[KrisD15]

You must take either

Standard Mileage or Actual Cost

Were you switching from one to the other? 

Are you taking any special depreciation on the vehicle? 

[Buschkt]

I am using standard mileage deduction....no depreciation.  If I lower the mileage my refund goes up and vice versa..

Thanks

[DaveF1006]

The only thing i can think of is if you are claiming the earned income credit or other credits like the child tax credit.  For an example, if you reduce your earned income below a certain amount, this may decrease your credit. if you reduce your income below zero, you may not receive any credit(s). I don't know your particular circumstance but these things i mention are likely culprits.

[Buschkt]

ok...that makes sense...my income is low.  That may also explain why adding business expenses also decreased my refund...