I made about half as much last year plus claiming more deductions. Shouldn't I get more money than last year or is it based on the amount theywere able to take this year?

[Rachel_W]

I would highly recommend you compare this year's Tax Return to last year's Tax Return line by line to pinpoint any differences.  You are correct in your assumption that the amount of Federal Taxes your Employer withheld from your pay can have a big impact on your refund.

There could be many reasons that your refund is lower this year compared to past years. Two of the most common reasons include:

• Your Income Increased or Decreased
• Your Federal and/or State Tax Withholding was lower

Check out the TurboTax FAQ below for more information regarding a decrease in your refund from prior years: 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288510