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Article NPR Business

Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected

NPR Business April 15, 2026 · 10:00 am Read Original
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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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Source NPR Business
Published Apr 15, 2026 · 10:00 am
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