property taxes increasing state refund

[user17706935529]

So, TurboTax is increasing my State refund by nearly $300 after I enter my property taxes. I tried three other tax programs to see if the same thing would happen, and it didn't. All three platforms are giving me a lower refund. I've tried deleting and adding the number to TurboTax a bunch of times and the refund amount goes up and down every time I enter my property taxes. If I remove the property taxes, it gives me the same number as the other programs. I'm taking the standard deduction in all cases. I'm in Michigan. Can anyone explain this to me?

[Mike9241]

Don't know what state you are inquiring about, but consider a state like Illinois that gives a credit for the amounts paid in 2025 for the 2024 real estate taxes paid on your Illinois primary residence.  Example: Illinois Income taxes before this credit - assume $600. Paid in $800 through withholding. At this point, your refund is $200. You paid $1000 of these real estate taxes. The credit is 5%  or $50. Your refund now increases to $250. 

If you let us know the state, we may be able to provide further guidance.  TurboTax may require certain entries, while a different app may require different entries

[user17706935529]

I'm in Michigan. My withholding is a higher number on Turbotax. I just don't understand why this is only happening on Turbotax and not the other programs. I deleted the Turbox taxes and completely ridid them in case it was my error and the same thing happened when I entered my property taxes.