Average tax refund is up 22%, Bessent says — what filers can expect this season
- Posted on February 13, 2026
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Average tax refund is up 22%, Bessent says — what filers can expect this season

The average tax refund is 22% higher this season, Treasury Secretary and acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent said Friday. Here's what taxpayers need to know.