Event Brief
Average IRS Tax Refund Up 10.2% This Season
Filed: Feb 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: The average IRS tax refund has increased by 10.2% compared to last year, reaching $3,804.
WHO: IRS
WHAT: Average tax refund increase
WHEN: Feb 27, 2026 at 3:22 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To inform filers about changes in tax refunds
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