American Action Forum Issues Commentary: This Year's Higher Tax Refunds - What's Driving Them
April 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on April 15, 2026, by Fiscal Policy Director Jordan Haring:
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This Year's Higher Tax Refunds: What's Driving Them
Executive Summary
* Federal individual income tax refunds have been larger for many taxpayers this filing season; Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data shows an average refund of $3,462, which is $346 (11 percent) larger than last year' . . .
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This Year's Higher Tax Refunds: What's Driving Them
Executive Summary
* Federal individual income tax refunds have been larger for many taxpayers this filing season; Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data shows an average refund of $3,462, which is $346 (11 percent) larger than last year' . . .