Insight Report2021 US Tax Tracker #2: IRS Issues $146 Billion in Refunds, Down Versus Last Year Coresight Research March 31, 2021 Reasons to ReadEach year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis, extending its deadline to May 17 this year amid the pandemic. In this report, we look at what happened in the fifth week of the 2021 tax filing season, which got off to a delayed start on February 12 this year. The number of refunds issued is down compared to the same time last year. Filings are down compared to the same time last year, as is the number of returns processed. The number of taxpayers using the IRS website to access information has increased dramatically compared to last year. Click here to read our previous report on the first week of the 2021 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: US Grocery Retailing—Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape: Nontraditional Grocers To Gain Share Amid Weak Volume Demand and Tariff PressuresEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 3: E-Commerce Sees Solid Results as Amazon, Coupang, Zalando and More Report Growth—InfographicHighlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—InfographicUS Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5X
