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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.
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.
How Tax Refunds Can Impact Your Credit Score
Getting a tax refund can be as exciting as it sounds. But can getting this money affect your credit score? The short answer is no. Read More: Here's How Much Your State Collects on Every Type of
Where’s my refund? Here’s how to check the status of your IRS tax refund
While the Internal Revenue Service began accepting returns in late January, it still might be too early to expect a refund in your bank account. Luckily, you can track the status of your refund through the IRS’s “Where’s My Refund” tool.
The IRS Can Seize Your Tax Refund: Here's Who's Impacted
Wondering "Where is my tax refund?" Your IRS refund status could be affected if you owe child support, student loans or taxes.
Will IRS firings affect tax refunds? How to track your refund in Michigan
If you have filed your 2024 tax return, here's a look at how you can track your Michigan, IRS refund, and how IRS firings may affect the timing.
Expecting a Tax Refund? Here's Why You Should Save It, Says This Expert
Setting aside your tax refund for the future can give you peace of mind for the rest of the year. Here's why and how to do it.  Starting an emergency fund with your tax refund An emergency fund can be your safety net in unexpected situations,
TAX SEASON | How to use the IRS 'Where's My Refund?' tool
The IRS issued a reminder this week to taxpayers that agency has a "Where's My Refund?" tool to make the tracking process easy.
Why IRS tax refunds could be more in 2025 with 140 million expected to file by April 15
A new report suggests federal income tax refunds in 2025 could be among the highest in recent years. The report released by Oxford Economics on Monday said that it would be a “favorable” season for taxpayers,
How a looming government shutdown might impact your tax refund, Social Security, and more
Congress has less than two weeks to avoid a shutdown, and this one might actually happen. The U.S. House and Senate have ...
8 common mistakes that can prompt IRS to delay or reject your tax refund
The IRS has identified eight common mistakes that can delay refunds to taxpayers or prompt rejection of their tax returns.
Tax refunds in 2025 so far about one-third lower than last year. Here's why.
IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts ...
Will my tax refund be delayed in California by Trump hiring freeze, firings? Experts weigh in
Tax processing by the California Franchise Tax Board has not been affected so far by the federal government hiring freeze or ...
Should you use your tax refund to pay off debt?
If you haven’t filed your tax return yet, you can use a tax calculator to estimate your federal refund. Gather paystubs, tax ...
How much can the average tax refund earn in a CD?
The average tax refund could bring you a few thousand dollars this year. Here's how much it could earn in a CD.
Where is your refund? Standard vs. itemized deductions could impact your refund amount
What's the difference between standard and itemized deductions? Here's what it could mean for your 2025 tax refund.
Tax Refunds Could Be Bigger This Year. Here's How Many Plan to Spend Their Money
Key Takeaways The IRS reported a lower-than-average tax refund amount in early February. However, some experts believe the ...