So last year I got like 2,000 back, this year I’m getting 400 minus the fees I have to pay turbo tax. I only made like 3,000 more this year so why am I being taxed so heavily

[VolvoGirl]

One reason is the IRS changed the withholding tables so you got more in your checks during the year instead of a big refund.  And there are other tax changes.  And any dependents you have are a year older.  If you made more income that can reduce some credits you got like the EIC.  

[Raymond14359]

Because the politicians keep diverting the money from those us us who work for a living and give it to help make the wealthy more wealthy.