Same exact thing for me: a switch went off the first time I took a good long look at my first leave and earning statement.
If we really wanted a Conservative revolution in this country, we would move to ban withholding of taxes from paychecks. If people had to put aside money each paycheck and then write a check to the Federal government on a quarterly basis to cover the taxes they owe, it would be pitchforks and torches time on the National Mall.