I was able to use the standard deduction for the first time this year. Overall, my effective federal rate went down by about a point. But only because of the child tax credit. However, because of how the state income tax is calculated, my state tax rate actually went up. Colorado is getting a higher percentage of my money this year even though my tax bracket didn't actually change which is lame.

But overall, my combined state/fed tax percentage went down by about 1/2 point so it's a win.