"After I finished my income, and chose standard deduction, my federal refund amount didn't change at all. Not sure I understand why."
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3 Replies
CherylW
Level 3
Jun 3, 2019 11:06:30 AM
If you have no tax liability (a zero on line 11, Form 1040), then your refund amount won't change.
haw5
New Member
Feb 25, 2025 11:19:54 AM
I have had the same issue several years running. I have a simple senior return and after selecting standard deduction my return does not budge. I have values in line 11.
DawnC
Expert Alumni
Feb 25, 2025 11:31:01 AM
The standard deduction is already factored in when you start the return. If you had more itemized deductions than your standard deduction, you would see a change. @haw5 On a 2024 tax return, your standard deduction (or your itemized deduction) is on line 12.