Is your tax refund bigger this year? The numbers are in, and the answer is a resounding YES! đž
Early IRS data for the 2026 filing season shows that the average American tax refund has jumped by over $200 compared to last year.
The Fast Facts:
đ»Average Refund: $2,290 (Up 10.9% from 2025!) đ
đ»Direct Deposit Average: $2,388 âĄ
đ»The Cause: New 2026 tax breaks, including deductions for tips, overtime, and a massive $6,000 deduction for seniors.
While fewer people have filed so far, those who did are seeing a much larger payout. If you havenât filed yet, you might be leaving money on the table!
Pro Tip: Expect another surge in refund averages in early March as EITC and Child Tax Credit payments start hitting bank accounts. đŠâš

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