IRS releases 2025 tax filing season refund data showing more filers received refunds at higher average amounts
As of mid-April 2025, the IRS had received over 140 million tax returns, with approximately 90.4 million filers owed refunds. The average refund rose to roughly $3,275-$3,400 compared to $2,942 the prior year, a jump attributed partly to new deductions for tips, overtime, car loan interest, and seniors. Total refunds paid out reached $296 billion, up 17% from the prior filing season.
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