Taxes

I made more money last year. I thought I might grab that tax credit, beg borrow and steal to come up with a down payment, and buy a house. But doing my taxes now it looks like most of the extra money I earned is going right back to the govt. I'm having a poor me moment of 'what's the point?' I wouldve been better off to work less, have more time with my kids, and get the eic. Sorry to rant, but goddammit.