IRS Gives Tax Refund Update

Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
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Unemployment debt: The third type of debt that the IRS can use your tax refund to pay down, unemployment compensation debt racks up when you are, for whatever reason, overpaid when receiving unemployment payments and are required to pay back some or – yikes – all of the money you received.
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.
Your 2025 tax refund could be larger than you think, latest IRS numbers show payments are up
While refunds are up, the number of people who’ve filed already is down compared to 2024. The IRS has received 42.7 million returns in 2025, down 4.2 percent compared to this time last year. Even with the number of returns not keeping pace with 2024, the total number of refunds issued so far (29.6 million) is up 2.3 percent.
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While the Oscars may have their winners, many Americans are set to receive a more impactful reward: the 2025 Tax Refund. This financial boost, courtesy of the IRS, is a result of overpaid taxes and could be a significant benefit for eligible citizens.
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