Insight Report 4 minutes Premium2021 US Tax Tracker #1: IRS Issues $48 Billion in Refunds Coresight Research March 4, 2021 What's InsideEach year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis, until the April 15 deadline. In this report, we look at what happened in the first week of the 2021 tax filing season, which started on February 12 this year. Refunds are down compared to the same time last year, but up significantly compared to the first week of the 2020 filing season. Filings are down compared to the same time last year, but up significantly compared to the first week of the 2020 filing season. The IRS rolled out some new features, including making forms available in a range of languages besides English and allowances for charitable deductions under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act. Click here to read our wrap-up report on the 2020 tax filing season. 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: Four Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 3: Gucci Sales Slump 21%, Plus Updates from Ahold, Amazon, Coty and MoreDownward Trend in Economic Expectations Ends: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 17, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet Naik