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Tax Refund Surge: Average Refunds Increase by 11% in Current Filing Season

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Early data from the IRS reveals that the average tax refund has increased by 10.9% compared to the same timeframe last year.

As of February 6, the average refund has climbed to $2,290, up from $2,065 during the equivalent period in 2025.

The IRS anticipates that this average will continue to increase in the coming weeks, as the current numbers don’t yet reflect millions of refunds for the Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit.

Tax reductions outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted by President Donald Trump, are anticipated to enhance refunds for millions of taxpayers this year. An analysis, referenced by the Republican-led House Ways and Means Committee, suggests that the increase per filer could reach up to $1,000.

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