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IRS

British  

abbreviation

  1. Internal Revenue Service

  2. insulin resistance syndrome: a condition associated with diabetes mellitus in which higher than normal levels of insulin are present in the blood to compensate for the failure of normal insulin levels to perform their function

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The IRS reported that the average amount refunded per filing was up 11.2% as of April 10, compared with the same point in last year’s filing season.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

For example, IRS data show the highest 1% of earners collect about 20% of the country’s total adjusted gross income.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

According to IRS data, the average tax refund jumped about 11% between 2024 and 2025, rising from an average of $3,116 to about $3,462.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

No, not because you beat the IRS deadline: It’s a sign you’re well-off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Milton wore them whenever he met with bank loan officers or auditors from the IRS.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides