The claim
“The average IRS tax refund is up 11% compared to last year.”
PeakMetrics research summary
Based on related reporting.
Related reporting found average refunds were up 11% through March 13 compared with the same point a year earlier. Later season figures put the average at $3,275, up $333 from the prior filing season. [S3, S1][S3][S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [original] PolitiFact original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S1] Here’s how much the average tax refund increased for Americans this year
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S3] US tax refunds rise 11% but still fall short of Trump's $1,000 promise
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026