I have an accountant do my taxes every year. Got too hard to sort through all the K-1s, 1099s, W-2s, etc. Charges me something like $120.00 to cipher thorough all the paperwork, figure my taxes, set up direct deposit for my refund (when/if I get one), and present use with a nice binder with all outran information of the year. Worth every dime. Got back $1100.00 this year ($300.00 federal, $800.00 Ark state). He also included an estimate of what my taxes will be next year if my income remains unchanged. $3111.00 refund.
No children at home, and we don't itemize. My income from pension, FERS supplement, and dividends paid on investments was north of six figures, and my taxes as a percentage of income averaged under 20%.
Since your federal taxes are figured across all tax brackets (from the lowest to the highest that fits your income bracket) maybe H&R is stating that a portion of your income will be taxed at a higher level. But, not all. And there is no 28% bracket under the new tax law, so you might want to double check their figures.
New tax brackets and rates for 2018 - CNNMoney
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