Insight Report2021 US Tax Tracker #2: IRS Issues $146 Billion in Refunds, Down Versus Last Year Coresight Research March 31, 2021 Reasons to ReadEach year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis, extending its deadline to May 17 this year amid the pandemic. In this report, we look at what happened in the fifth week of the 2021 tax filing season, which got off to a delayed start on February 12 this year. The number of refunds issued is down compared to the same time last year. Filings are down compared to the same time last year, as is the number of returns processed. The number of taxpayers using the IRS website to access information has increased dramatically compared to last year. Click here to read our previous report on the first week of the 2021 tax filing season. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Financial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsUS Back to School 2025, Part 3: Essential Categories and Apparel for the BTS Season—Athleisure and Basics Set to LeadInnovator Profile: ShopVision—Paving the Way for Intelligent E-Commerce with an AI Teammate