Insight Report 3 minutes Premium2021 US Tax Tracker #2: IRS Issues $146 Billion in Refunds, Down Versus Last Year Coresight Research March 31, 2021 What's InsideEach 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: October 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Mixed Signals as Retail Heads into HolidayEarnings Insights 4Q23, Week 5: Bath & Body Works, TJX Companies and Urban Outfitters See Sales Growth; Best Buy, Lowe’s and Others See Sales DeclineWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 3: Greggs To Open 140 Stores in the UKM&A in US Apparel and Footwear: Strong Prospects To Redefine Portfolios and Bolster Capacity