Event Brief
Average Tax Refund Exceeds $3,500, Deadline Approaches
Filed: Apr 11, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: The IRS has received 1 million fewer tax returns this year, with a filing deadline approaching.
WHO: IRS
WHAT: Received fewer tax returns than last year
WHEN: Apr 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Filing deadline is approaching
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