Event Brief
Average tax refund is up 22%, Bessent says
Filed: Feb 13, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
Summary: The average tax refund is 22% higher this season, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Average tax refund increase
WHEN: Feb 13, 2026 at 7:45 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To inform taxpayers about expected refunds
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