tax refund
noun
: a return of money paid that is more than what is actually owed for taxes
I can't wait to get my tax refund this year.
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More broadly, beyond the wholesale clubs, JPMorgan estimates that last year’s tax changes could lead to a more than 1% increase in core retail sales in 2026, with much of the impact disproportionately felt during the tax refund season.
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The average tax refund is usually a little more than $3,000.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Here's how to check on your tax refund through the IRS.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 5 Feb. 2026
This includes wage garnishment, tax refund seizure through the Treasury Offset Program, and collection of federal benefits like Social Security offsets.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The average tax refund is usually a little more than $3,000.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Here's how to check on your tax refund through the IRS.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 5 Feb. 2026
This includes wage garnishment, tax refund seizure through the Treasury Offset Program, and collection of federal benefits like Social Security offsets.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tax refund
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“Tax refund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax%20refund. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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