David L Nix CPA LLC

This is totally opposite from what I am seeing on a daily basis. Most everyone had less in their withholdings during 2018 which means their money was in their pocket and not the government's pocket during the year. Then when I get to the bottom line - they owe less in 2018 than they did in 2017 - or their refund is larger in 2018 than in 2017.

Tax tips: What to know amid refund turmoil Many who filed their taxes early are learning that their refunds aren’t as high as expected or that they owe money to the IRS. NBC’s Tom Costello reports on growing concerns and what filers can do about it.