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Filed as a couple. My tax return showed over $2K in refund when I inputted my income, then it dropped to owing $300 when I entered my wife's income? Is this normal?

 
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Filed as a couple. My tax return showed over $2K in refund when I inputted my income, then it dropped to owing $300 when I entered my wife's income? Is this normal?

This FAQ has information as to why your spouse's income lowers your refund amount: https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/replies/2647826