The average American tax refund is higher. Here’s how you can use it to build long-term wealth
The average tax refund is over $3,300 this year, according to the IRS—but financial experts say that means you are giving the government a free short-term loan.
Why tax refunds are larger in 2025
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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Most Americans continue to favor raising taxes on corporations, higher-income households
More than six-in-ten U.S. adults (63%) say tax rates on large businesses and corporations should be raised. This includes 34% who say they should be raised a lot. Another 19% say large businesses’ tax ...
Average tax refund up nearly 6% from last year; See how much Americans are getting back
Through Mar. 7 — the latest data currently available — the agency has issued 43,647,000 refunds, roughly 1.5% more than the ...
Average tax refunds are up in 2025 so far, total early returns down
The average tax refund amount is higher than it was last year at this time, according to a batch of data released by the IRS ...