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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For the American Express Business Checking Offer, qualifying direct deposits include ACH transfers from an employer, government benefits (like Social Security) or a tax refund. Dan Avery, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 During this period, Obayuwana allegedly tried to cash at least three Treasury tax refund checks worth $382,109 and was successful in cashing one, withdrawing $229,109, federal authorities allege. Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 In tax refund season, people typically buy more cars; however, the prices of those vehicles are higher than ever (and, once again, this data is not adjusted for inflation). Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 Overpayment results in getting a tax refund, and underpayment means the business owner must send a check or transfer funds to the tax authorities. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 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 14 Sep. 2026.

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