US EditionFiling taxes in 2026? How new rules could mean bigger refunds
Average federal tax refunds are projected to rise to about $3,800 due to retroactive provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, boosting take-home pay nationwide.
- Americans can expect an average increase of $1,000 in their tax refunds this year, according to the White House's projections of an additional $100 billion for the 2026 tax season, due to President Trump's tax legislation.
- The Treasury Department projects that the total refunds will reach $429 billion this year, a significant increase from $329 billion last year.
- Key provisions, including an increased state and local tax deduction cap, are expected to contribute to the larger refunds this season, according to the Tax Foundation.
- Approximately 60% of U.S. households typically receive refunds, but those who do are projected to see markedly larger amounts, reflecting the impact of Trump's tax overhaul.
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Trump Says ‘Record-Setting’ Tax Refunds Coming for Americans
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that federal tax refunds are expected to be significantly higher for millions of people during the 2026 tax season, which started this month. “Thanks to our tax cuts, millions of Americans will soon receive record-setting tax refunds,” Trump said in a Cabinet meeting at the White House. “You’re going to get a lot of tax refunds, with the average refund expected to be over $1,000 higher than it has been at …
Trump Says ‘Record-Setting’ Tax Refunds Coming for Americans - The Thinking Conservative News
President Trump said on Jan. 29 that federal tax refunds are expected to be significantly higher for millions of people during the 2026 tax season. The post Trump Says ‘Record-Setting’ Tax Refunds Coming for Americans appeared first on The Thinking Conservative News.
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(L) U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on August 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) / (Background) A sign for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seen outside its building on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory1:20 PM – Thursday,... The post WH: New tax cuts to boost household refunds in ‘biggest refund season ever’ appeared fir…
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