The Brutal Truth About Your Tax Refund

A big tax refund is always something to celebrate. That is, until you realize that it’s always been yours. In 2025, the average refund amount was $3,052, totaling just under $312 billion, according to the IRS. And while that kind of money hitting your bank account feels great, it also represents a bigger issue: Millions of people are giving the government more than they need to throughout the year. Here’s what that actually means for your money and how to keep more of it throughout the year. Tax Refunds ...