It sounds like you need a CPA to look at your return because the tax brackets did not change, the only change that was made to them was that the standard deductions were higher (in a good way). A single person in 2017 that made over $82,500 would go on to the next tax bracket, 24%. But in 2018 that same person could make up to $84,200 before moving to the higher tax bracket. That's the only change to the rates and it was put in place to HELP people, not hurt them. So from what you are saying that is impossible, your effective tax rate could not have doubled if nothing changed. I have to call BS on that, sounds like someone else who doesn't want the tax cuts to be successful, wonder why lol? The majority of people that are complaining are the people how didn't adjust their withholdings, the irs sent a message to employers to tell them to do so, if your employer didn't tell you that then blame it on them or the irs, not the President.
