I noticed my federal due amount did not change after I entered over $8,500.00 I paid last year in 2022. We Refinanced, but that was paid out in 2021 any ideas?

[chrissisaac]

When I entered charitable donations of any amount, it started to drop in the Federal due amount.  However, not after the significant amount I entered for the mortgage interest.   I know it's deductible.   We used the refi in 2021 to do repairs and upgrades on our home.   But that was in 21.  Not in 22.  

[JohnB5677]

We'd love to help you complete your tax return but need more information. Can you please clarify your question?

• I do understand that you refinanced in 2021.
  • You took cash out.
  • You used it for home improvements.
• I don't understand what the $8,500 is for.
  • What did you expect would happen?
  • What was it for?
• You stated that when you entered charitable donations the tax due went down.
  • That is what I would expect.