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Refunds are 11% higher than they were a year ago, averaging $3,462.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Refunds can also come from completed audits; JPMorgan had a $629 million benefit from what the company said were federal and state audits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Refunds last year ended up averaging $3,167, according to the IRS.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Refunds on average are expected to come in $1,000 higher than usual this year, according to a study by investment firm Piper Sandler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Refunds could raise questions about the fate of tariff revenue, an estimated $350 billion annualized, which has assuaged worries about the fiscal deficit.

From Barron's • Dec. 14, 2025