The IRS may owe you over $3,000 this year. Here’s how you can use it to build long-term wealth

IRS Form 1040 next to 100-dollar bills (Credit: Getty Images)

• The average tax refund is over $3,300 this year, according to the IRS—but financial experts say that means you are giving the government a free short-term loan

Time is ticking for you to get your tax return filed this year—with April 15 now less than a month away. But there’s good news: you might be getting more back than expected.