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Lost your refund check? How to get a new one, check your tax refund status with IRS tracker
Your IRS tax refund check could be on the way. Here's how to track it online, and what to do if you lose your refund check.
Number of IRS tax refunds increases this year
In 2025, the IRS has issued over $124 billion in tax refunds, marking an 8.1% increase from the previous year. This surge in refunds comes despite fewer tax returns being filed, attributed to inflation adjustments and new deductions.
Here's the average tax refund for 2025 filers so far, according to IRS
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year, going from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453 so far in 2025. The average direct deposit refund was also up by 7.1% from last year – at an average of $3,505. The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 27, 2025.
Are you owed a tax refund from the IRS? Clock is ticking in Florida to claim $61 million
The median potential refund nationwide is $781 for 2021. Florida, with 69,800 individuals who did not file, is just below the median potential refund at $721. New Yorkers — 73,000 of them — left the most money in the IRS till: $995.
Reasons why the IRS can reduce your tax refund
In the United States, not every taxpayer will receive their tax refund as anticipated. Many may encounter reduced payments or, in some cases, no refund at all.
Exact date of when your IRS refund will arrive, based on your return
Anticipation of a potential IRS tax refund is always good news. Find out when yours arrives based on the date you filed your return.
Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.
IRS Direct File makes it easy to fill out your tax refund, why should you use it?
Filing taxes can be a daunting task for millions of Americans each year. However, the IRS has introduced a solution to simplify this process.
IRS says time is running out to claim 2021 tax refunds
As the April 15 filing deadline looms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that after three years, any unclaimed 2021 tax year refunds go to the U.S. Treasury.
Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 ‘Dirty Dozen’ list as refund season gets underway
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Who will collect the $721 refund from the IRS?
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IRS Layoffs: Expect Refund Delays Now
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IRS Gives Tax Refund Update as Over $100B Returned
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has said more than $100 billion has been returned to taxpayers through refunds so far ...
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How to increase your IRS refund this year
U.S. taxpayers are greeted with promising news regarding tax refunds. The IRS has announced a significant increase in the ...
Should you get a tax refund? Here's what to know about withholdings, estimated payments
Many people have heard the old advice not to give an interest-free loan to the government, but getting a tax refund isn't ...