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Preston Fore

IRS update on tax season 2025 shows average refunds are 18% bigger so far, but Americans are waiting longer to file their taxes

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Tax season started in late January, but the IRS’s latest statistics show that many Americans are still waiting to file their taxes. As of February 7, 7.7% fewer tax returns have been received by the agency compared to a similar time frame last year, according to its latest data release. 

While the IRS expects filing numbers to even out, the IRS.gov website has experienced a 40% decline in visits this year to date over last year. 

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