Insight Report2019 Tax Tracker Week 8: Filings Still Down Versus Last Year with Three Weeks to Go Coresight Research April 2, 2019 Executive SummaryThe US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tracks tax return filings on a weekly basis. As of March 22, the IRS had received 84.1 million tax returns, down 1.9% year over year. Some 65.8 million refunds had been issued as of that date (down 2.6% year over year), totaling $191.9 billion (down 2.9% year over year) and averaging $2,915 (down $10 or 0.3% 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 a recent Tax Returns Survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF). 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: CEO Brief: Iran Energy Shock—US Consumer Economy and Retail ImpactsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 OutlookCEO Brief: Tech for Tariffs—Four Technologies (and Services) That Can Raise Revenues and Margins Now to Offset Tariff PainFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape Growth
