A big refund often means you gave the government an interest-free loan during the year.
Why people still like refunds
Large refunds feel safe and satisfying, but they can also mean your monthly cash flow was tighter than it needed to be.
How to think about the change
The goal is not to engineer a huge bill. The goal is usually to reduce over-withholding enough that monthly cash flow improves while keeping filing season predictable.
Bottom line
If your refund is consistently much larger than expected, your withholding is worth reviewing.