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Tax refunds are larger in 2025. Here's why
Through February 2025, the average tax refund was $3,182. That's a 6.3% increase from the same period in 2024.
You don’t have to call the IRS to check your tax refund status
Millions of Americans have already filed their federal income tax returns and many are eagerly awaiting their refunds. The Internal Revenue Service is remi
IRS Gives Tax Refund Update as Over $100B Returned
According to the latest data from the IRS, $102.253 billion has been refunded to taxpayers so far this filing season, which began on January 27. The amount taxpayers are getting has increased too. The average refund amount has increased from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453—a boost of $240.
Here's the average tax refund for 2025 filers so far, according to IRS
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year, going from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453 so far in 2025. The average direct deposit refund was also up by 7.1% from last year – at an average of $3,505. The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 27, 2025.
Waiting for your tax refund? This IRS tool shows when your money's coming
Tax refunds can take up to 21 days after your return is received. Track your payment with this online IRS tool.
When is the last day to file taxes? See 2025 tax deadline, how to track your refund
The deadline to file taxes is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. If April 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, Tax Day is the next business day.Americans residing overseas have an extended deadline of June 16, 2025, to file.
IRS is accepting tax returns: Here’s the fastest way to get your refund
There are five different routes to choose from when it comes to getting your refund, as listed on the IRS website: Out of all those options, direct depositing the “is the fastest way to get your refund,” the IRS said. You can also “split your refund” between three bank accounts, if desired.
Americans' tax refunds larger than last year so far: IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released data showing that the average tax refund check sent to taxpayers was larger than last year during the first month of tax filing season.
How to increase your IRS refund this year
U.S. taxpayers are greeted with promising news regarding tax refunds. The IRS has announced a significant increase in the average refund amount, up by 38% from the previous year, alongside reduced wait times,
Are you owed a tax refund from the IRS? Clock is ticking in Florida to claim $61 million
The median potential refund nationwide is $781 for 2021. Florida, with 69,800 individuals who did not file, is just below the ...
$1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds to expire soon: How to claim your money
The IRS warns that an estimated $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2021 tax year may become the property of the U.S. Treasury ...
5 ways to get your tax refund faster
CNBC Select explains how filing digitally and arranging for direct deposit can speed up your refund by a matter of weeks.
Where is my refund? Here’s how to track your federal and Utah state tax refunds
Tax returns are due April 15. If you already filed and are waiting on your refund in Utah, here's how to track the status of ...