Average IRS tax refund is up 14.2%, according to early filing data
#IRS tax refunds #Tax season 2026 #Average refund increase #Earned income tax credit #Child tax credit #Trump administration #Filing statistics #Tax policy
📌 Key Takeaways
- Average tax refunds increased 14.2% to $2,476 as of February 13, 2026
- Total filings decreased by 2.6% while total refunded amount increased by 8.3% to $32 billion
- Trump administration claims higher refunds but discrepancies exist between official data and administration statements
- Experts attribute part of the increase to seasonal factors like earned income tax credit and child tax credit claims
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