Your Tax Refund This Year May See a Nice Boost

Tax season is underway, and early filers are already seeing larger refunds from the IRS. As of February 6, the average refund stood at $2,290—nearly 11% higher than the same point last year, according to IRS data. The agency described the refunds as “strong,” a trend expected after the 2025 tax law overhaul, which analysts predicted would raise payouts by about $1,000 per filer on average, reports CBS News.

However, the boost isn’t uniform. Analysts say the top 10% of earners are likely to see the biggest increases, while lower-income households will see more modest gains. Refunds are also expected to grow as the season progresses, since lower-income taxpayers usually file earlier, while higher earners with more complex returns tend to submit later. Last year, the average refund eventually reached $2,939.

So far, the IRS has processed roughly 22.4 million returns, slightly below last year’s pace. Officials expect refund numbers to rise in the next update on February 27, after more returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit are processed. According to the AP, over 165 million individual tax returns were filed in 2025, with most submitted electronically. MassLive cautions that the shift away from paper checks this year could cause delays of several weeks for some refunds.

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