Insight Report2020 Tax Tracker, Week 3: IRS Holds EITC and ACTC Refunds, Tax Filings Still Down Versus Last Year Coresight Research March 4, 2020 Reasons to ReadAs of week three of the US tax refund season, the more or less normal patterns of the first two weeks have shifted dramatically: In week three, the number of refunds issued was down significantly, but the total value of those refunds was down even more significantly. This report looks at: Where we are as of week three in terms of refunds—and what that may mean for the rest of the season. How people see their refunds: as a way to boost savings to for a new purchase. How age and gender affect perceptions of and plans for tax refunds. 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: Analyst Corner: What’s Happening in Beauty Retail?—Analyzing Mixed Performance and Success Strategies with Madhav PitaliyaWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening PlansConsumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Store Tracker Extra, January 2025: 50+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Close This Year