Insight Report2021 US Tax Tracker #3: $211 Billion Refunded, Down Versus Last Year Coresight Research April 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadEach year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis until the extended deadline of May 17 this year. In this report, we look at what has happened in the 2021 tax filing season so far, as of April 16, 2021. This report covers the following: Number of returns filed and processed, and total and average refunds returned, as of April 16, 2021 A comparison of 2021 tax filing season so far (up to day 64) to the comparative period in 2020 (up to day 82) Total annual refunds disbursed, 2016–2021YTD Click here to read our previous report in the US Tax Tracker series. Click here to read our wrap-up report on the 2020 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: Innovator Profile: ReFiBuy—Solving Research-Find-Buy E-commerce Challenges with Agentic AILeveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-CommerceEssential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified CommerceEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 1: Mixed Results from LVMH, Nestlé, P&G and Others Amid Heightened Tariff Concerns—Infographic