Insight Report2019 Tax Tracker Week 12 — Final: Post-Tax-Day Wrap-Up — Number of Returns Up Slightly, Average Refund Down 2.0% Coresight Research April 30, 2019 Executive SummaryThe US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tracks tax return filings on a weekly basis, and this report represents the final Tax Tracker for this year’s tax season. As of April 19, the IRS had received 137.2 million tax returns, up 0.2% year over year. A total of 95.7 million refunds had been issued as of that date (up 0.3% year over year), totaling $260.9 billion (down 1.7% year over year) and averaging $2,725 (down $55 or 2.0% year over year), implying a mismatch between withholding and the updated tax rates. Although the filing deadline has now passed, returns will still trickle in. As of this time last year, 85% of the year’s returns had been filed. 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: Retail Crime and Shrink: Facial Recognition Tech Gains Ground; Shoplifting Climbs 13% in EnglandLower-Income Sentiment Continues to Weaken; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar Stores in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsMarch 2025 US Retail Sales: Retail Sales Rebound Amid Tariff ConcernsDollar Tree To Divest Family Dollar: Here’s What It Means—Consumer + Real Estate Data Analysis