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Here's why your tax refund may be bigger than expected this year

The 2026 tax filing season has officially opened, and this year, your refund check may be bigger than you expect. In 2025, the average refund was $3,167, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS ...
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Why Your Tax Refund Could Be Bigger In 2026—And What Else You Need To Know

Few things generate as much tax-season anxiety as a federal tax refund. Taxpayers worry when it’s smaller than expected, panic when it’s delayed, and cheer when it’s bigger—often without being ...