Insight Report2023 US Tax Tracker #3: IRS Issues $199 Billion in Refunds, Average Refund Declines by 9% Aden Dillon D'Souza, Analyst April 25, 2023 Reasons to ReadEach year, the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis. This year, the filing deadline is on April 18. Continuing our US Tax Tracker series, we look at what has happened in the 2023 tax-filing season so far, as of April 7, 2023. Data in this report include: Number of returns filed and processed, and total and average refunds returned to date Total annual refunds disbursed, 2015–2023YTD Other relevant research: Our wrap-up report on the 2022 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: Playbook: Strategic Responses for Brands and Retailers to the GLP-1 Consumer BoomHoliday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearA Guide to NRF 2026 Retail’s Big Show: The Next Now—Key Insights Shaping the Future of RetailHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 22, 2025—Infographic
