Why is there such a difference between this and last year when so little has changed financially for my husband and I?

[ErinH · Accepted solution]

Without examining your return (we can't see it in this forum), it's impossible to say exactly what caused your refund to decrease or taxes owed to increase. However, there's a high probability that at least one reason is listed in the FAQ below. I recommend printing your 2015 and 2016 returns and comparing them line by line to see what changed.

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