topic Re: Should tuition amounts paid decrease the tax return amount? in Seniors and students

Should tuition amounts paid decrease the tax return amount?

rmhurteau — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:34:43 GMT

My tax return decreased from $1900 to $160, after entering my full-time eligible tuition fees.

Re: Should tuition amounts paid decrease the tax return amount?

TurboTaxBrenda — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:24:20 GMT

Yes, unfortunately, once you do add your tuition, your refund amount does decrease. Many times it is because it calculated a credit such as the Canada Workers Benefit credit, and then once you entered your tuition, you no longer qualified for this credit, which made your refund go down.

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Re: Should tuition amounts paid decrease the tax return amount?

rmhurteau — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:45:44 GMT

Makes sense! Thank you

Re: Should tuition amounts paid decrease the tax return amount?

TurboTaxAniqua — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:26:51 GMT

You're welcome!