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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.
IRS: Average American receiving thousands of dollars in tax refunds
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Tens of millions of Americans have already received tax refunds from the federal government, with the average return totaling more than $3,000, according to the latest Internal Revenue Service data.
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.
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.
$1 Billion In Refunds Haven't Been Claimed, IRS Says: Here's Who's Eligible
The IRS warns that low- and moderate-income taxpayers could also be missing out on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which was worth as much as $6,728 for qualifying families.Eligibility for the EITC depended on household size and income:Up to $57,
You don’t have to call the IRS to check your tax refund status
Millions of Americans have already filed their federal income tax returns and many are eagerly awaiting their refunds. The Internal Revenue Service is remi
Unclaimed IRS refunds: Over $1 billion awaits taxpayers
The IRS has announced that over $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2021 fiscal year remain unclaimed. With a deadline looming in 2025, eligible taxpayers still have a chance to claim their refunds. Discover who stands to gain the most and why some missed out on their refunds.
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.
IRS Says Americans Haven't Claimed $1 Billion in Refunds: Here's Who's Eligible
The Internal Revenue Service is warning millions of Americans they might miss out on $1 billion in refunds if they don't act fast. Roughly 1.1 million Americans still have unclaimed tax refunds for 2021 that will disappear after April 15.
IRS tax return figures are less than 2024, remember that you could have a refund
As the 2025 tax season draws to a close, many Americans are noticing a significant decrease in their tax refunds. With the IRS processing fewer returns and average refunds dropping by a third, taxpayers are left wondering about the impact of recent federal changes and administrative decisions.
Tax refunds are larger in 2025. Here's why
Through February 2025, the average tax refund was $3,182. That's a 6.3% increase from the same period in 2024.
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Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Less Than Expected
In the United States, not every taxpayer will receive their tax refund as anticipated. Many may encounter reduced payments or ...