USA Can I omit business expenses?

[lilliest]

When I enter my business expenses on my personal taxes my refund goes down. Is it legal to include business income but omit expenses?

Thanks.

 

[kirby]

Before we go there can you explain why the refund goes down when you add an expense?

 

[bruceingram1958]

Well, it's a case-by-case basis. Can you give us some details regarding your case?

 

[gregorymorrill]

Its a case to case basis.