The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Tax refunds are trending a bit higher this year. Here’s how people are spending them
Some people are splurging. Others are finding that their refunds are being swallowed up by the rising cost of gas.


