Event Brief
Average Tax Refunds Up More than $200 as Filing Season Opens
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Summary: Average tax refunds increased over $200 in the first two weeks of filing season compared to last year.
WHO: Taxpayers
WHAT: Increase in average tax refunds
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 11:11 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Republicans focus on delivering tax savings to voters
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