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Why is my Federal Deduction half of what it was last year when my income was so similar?

 
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Why is my Federal Deduction half of what it was last year when my income was so similar?

First, there are no more Personal Exemptions (approx 4,000 deduction per person) under the new tax law.

Why is my Federal Deduction half of what it was last year when my income was so similar?

What Deduction?  Actually the Standard Deduction about doubled.  Also, For one thing, they reduced the withholding tables so you got more back in your paychecks each month.  

Why is my Federal Deduction half of what it was last year when my income was so similar?

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