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The IRS has released updated statistics for the 2025 tax season as of mid-October, following the extension filing deadline. The data shows a slight increase in both the number of tax returns received and the average tax refund amount compared to the same period in 2024. While the total number of refunds issued is down slightly, the overall value of refunds has increased.
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IRS Reports Slight Uptick in Average Tax Refund for 2025

Washington, D.C. – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released updated tax season statistics last week, revealing a modest rise in the average tax refund amount for the 2025 tax year. The figures, compiled as of October 17th, reflect data after the October 15th deadline for taxpayers who filed for an extension.

According to the IRS, the average refund issued this year is $3,052, a 1.6% increase from the $3,004 average at this time last year. The average direct deposit refund rose 1.9% to $3,151. The agency has issued a total of $311.6 billion in refunds, up 0.6% from the $309.9 billion issued by mid-October 2024.

While the total number of refunds issued is down by 1%, with 102,122,000 refunds processed compared to 103,185,000 last year, the increase in the average refund amount suggests that some taxpayers received more back this year.

The IRS also reported a slight increase in the total number of tax returns received. As of October 17th, the agency has processed 163,594,000 returns, a 1.3% increase from the 161,489,000 received by October 18, 2024.

The IRS continues to urge taxpayers to file accurately and take advantage of available resources to ensure they receive all eligible credits and deductions.

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