Insight Report2019 Tax Tracker Week 6: Filings Catching Up but Still Down Year Over Year Coresight Research March 19, 2019 Executive SummaryThe US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tracks tax return filings on a weekly basis. As of March 8, the IRS had received 67.7 million tax returns, down 2.5% year over year. A total of 53.5 million refunds had been issued as of that date (down 3.3% year over year), totaling $160.9 billion (down 3.2% year over year) and averaging $3,008 (up $4 or 0.1% year over year). The top three expected uses for refunds were savings (50% of respondents expecting refunds said they would save the money), paying down debt (34%) and everyday expenses (22%), according to the NRF’s recent annual Tax Returns Survey. 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: Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Continues To Accelerate as the Homestretch ApproachesAnalyst Corner: Understanding US Consumer Economy Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Challenges, with Manik BhatiaHoliday 2025: US Holiday Retail Homestretch—Strong Total Demand (So Far), with Price-Driven Players Entrenching Structural GainsUS Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail Space
