Fuagf,
The dip, to $1,865 from $2,035, is an early barometer of the season, which is being watched more closely than usual because it reflects the first full year under the 2017 tax overhaul and comes on the heels of a protracted government shutdown thaget less back t hit the IRS just as it was gearing up for the annual exercise.
I don't think this is a good barometer as if the rich get less back that should really affect this barometer.
As I posted both me and my son doubled our tax return from last year so I don't understand the negatives.
My effective tax rate was 4.7 .
Would appreciate input from those here that file their taxes rather than web site claims.
JMO