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: Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 2: Global Retail Predictions for 2025Retail Crime and Shrink: US Shoppers Concerned About Theft Pushing Up Prices; Shoplifting Surges to Record Levels in EnglandWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026Mixed Sentiment Trends Ahead of August 1 Tariffs; Plus, Luxury Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
