Tax Question?

Question

I don't know if I should post this or not but I recently moved 300 miles from where I used to live. Every year I would get back on my taxes anywhere from 3000 to 4000 but when I went to file the other day all they could do was 1600. I don't know the difference. A friend told me he must have been a little shady and found some loop holes cause the more he gets me back the more he gets paid. Ok, so I need to know some one in the Chattanooga TN or Dalton GA or even surrounding areas that could help me. Any info would be great or you can e-mail me at [e-mail].
Thanks.

Actually no, I moved from very South Georgia to North Georgia.

Answer 1

I would look at your last year's tax return and compare it with the one you are currently filing. I am sure you should be able to spot the difference that way.

What Jim wrote would play a factor also.

Answer 2

As I imagine you are not commuting the distance, I assume you moved residences. Did you own a house before, and not own one now? Did you realize a large gain on the sale of your home? Do you have a much smaller home loan now than before? All of these could easily make up that size of a difference. Additionally, what are property tax differences from where you moved from to where you live now. If you are paying less in property taxes, you would also get less of a refund. All of these questions would only be relevant if you had previously itemized your deductions. You can tell if that was happening if your previous tax returns have a Sch A attached.

Answer 3

I assume you moved from Tennesee to Georgia....Tennesee has virtually no state income tax for individuals. They do have a 6% tax on dividends and interest. Georgia has a 6% income tax on individuals. That's why you're getting back less this year.