Tax refunds are up this year to an average of $2,290, early IRS numbers show. How does yours compare?

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Why it matters

The IRS reports an average tax refund of $2,290, indicating a strong increase in refund amounts this year.

Expected market reaction

Bullish Confidence 90% How confidence is read Horizon: Short term Impact: Moderate

Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 90% confidence.

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Claim Tax refunds are up this year to an average of $2,290, early IRS numbers show. How does yours compare?
AI inference Bullish · 90%
Generated 2026-02-14 01:35

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Original source

“Average refund amounts are strong,” the IRS said in an explanation of the data.

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Original article published by MarketWatch on February 14, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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