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Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.
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Your IRS tax refund check could be on the way. Here's how to track it online, and what to do if you lose your refund check.
Number of IRS tax refunds increases this year
In 2025, the IRS has issued over $124 billion in tax refunds, marking an 8.1% increase from the previous year. This surge in refunds comes despite fewer tax returns being filed, attributed to inflation adjustments and new deductions.
IRS: Average American receiving thousands of dollars in tax refunds
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Tens of millions of Americans have already received tax refunds from the federal government, with the average return totaling more than $3,000, according to the latest Internal Revenue Service data.
IRS says time is running out to claim 2021 tax refunds
As the April 15 filing deadline looms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that after three years, any unclaimed 2021 tax year refunds go to the U.S. Treasury.
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.
Unclaimed IRS refunds: Over $1 billion awaits taxpayers
The IRS has announced that over $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2021 fiscal year remain unclaimed. With a deadline looming in 2025, eligible taxpayers still have a chance to claim their refunds. Discover who stands to gain the most and why some missed out on their refunds.
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.
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Time is running out for taxpayers to claim $1B in refunds from 2021
The IRS is warning the public that $1 billion in unclaimed 2021 tax refunds remain because about 1 million taxpayers haven't ...
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$1 Billion In Refunds Haven't Been Claimed, IRS Says: Here's Who's Eligible
More than 1.1 million Americans are owed a share of over $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds, but time is running out to ...
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Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Less Than Expected
In the United States, not every taxpayer will receive their tax refund as anticipated. Many may encounter reduced payments or ...
IRS Says Americans Haven't Claimed $1 Billion in Refunds: Here's Who's Eligible
The Internal Revenue Service is warning millions of Americans they might miss out on $1 billion in refunds if they don't act ...
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EITC IRS: Expect your refund this March in your bank account
The IRS has begun processing tax refunds for the 2024 income year, filed in 2025. If you're eligible for the Earned Income ...