1. Comparing my earnings in 2017 to 2018 - My earnings were higher in 2018
2. Comparing my tax penalty for both Fed & state - My penalty was lower in 2018
3. Comparing tax returns - My return amount was lower this year
Net result - I kept more of my hard earned $$$$ during each pay period because I adjusted my with-holdings and overall made more $$/paid less taxes.
same. Paid less got back slightly less but net more in my pocket.
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children"
It was roughly a wash for me. Took more home personally, owed more family. With the standard deduction doubled to 24k I did not have enough I could deduct to clear that.
Hybrid Mode
