It would be hard to say without
going into his actual details. However, one thing you may want to check is if
the “Working Income Tax Benefit”. As a student he would most likely not be
eligible for this benefit. However, the TurboTax software may have given him
this credit when you put his low income in before adding his tuition
information.
If you are using TurboTax Online:
Click “Find” and search for
“Working”, then select “Working Income Tax Benefit” from the list and click on
the “Go” button. Select “No” next to the question “Do you want to see if you
qualify for the Working Income Tax Benefit?”. Click the “Continue” button to
save.
If you are using TurboTax CD/Download:
The fastest way to get to this
benefit is through forms. The WITB is on Schedule 6, Working Income Tax Benefit
(Line 391). The WITB amount determined on Schedule 6 is claimed on line 453 of
your tax return.