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: US Consumers’ Plans for the Memorial Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, and the Holiday Season, with Aditya Kaushik2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—InfographicUS Store Tracker Extra, September 2025: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Alimentation Couche-Tard Add 3+ Million Square Feet to Total Opened Retail SpaceSentiment, Tariffs and Inflation—How Is the US Shopper Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights
