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Tax refunds are coming. Will they be vaporized by inflation?

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said U.S. taxpayers will receive large tax refunds during the first half of 2026, calling them "whopping".

  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that U.S. taxpayers will receive large tax refunds arriving in early 2026.
  • Using a Santa Claus metaphor, Bessent said `Santa Claus will continue delivering bundles of joy in the new year`, choosing imagery over technical policy language.
  • Made public by Bessent, the announcement targets U.S. taxpayers with large tax refunds in early 2026.
  • Payments are slated for distribution in the first half of 2026, making refunds an immediate development for U.S. taxpayers planning personal finances, Bessent said.
  • The news comes from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, whose unusual festive tone may draw extra attention to the U.S. Treasury's large tax refund announcement.
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Tax refunds are coming. Will they be vaporized by inflation?

According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Santa Claus will continue delivering bundles of joy in the new year to U.S. taxpayers, who will receive whopping tax refunds during 2026’s first half.

·Helena, United States
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WSPA broke the news in Savannah, United States on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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