How much will my tax refund be? According to the IRS, the average refund amount for 2025 stood at $3,186, 3.2% higher than 2024's average tax refund of $3,088. BankRate notes the lowest return amount ...
You can treat your refund like extra spending money—or use it to knock down high-interest debt and avoid costly charges.
The IRS began accepting 2026 tax forms on Monday, Jan. 26, and filers expecting a refund may already be wondering how long it will take to see that money in their bank account. Depending on how you ...