Through February 2025, the average tax refund was $3,182. That's a 6.3% increase from the same period in 2024.

The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year, going from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453 so far in 2025. The average direct deposit refund was also up by 7.1% from last year – at an average of $3,505. The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 27, 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released data showing that the average tax refund check sent to taxpayers was larger than last year during the first month of tax filing season.

U.S. taxpayers are greeted with promising news regarding tax refunds. The IRS has announced a significant increase in the average refund amount, up by 38% from the previous year, alongside reduced wait times,