The average tax refund is about 11.3% higher so far this season, compared with about the same period in 2025, according to IRS filing data through Tax Day.
Kate Dore is a Personal Finance Reporter at CNBC. She specializes in covering topics such as taxes, investing, and retirement planning, with a strong focus on credit health, debt management, and wealth management. Kate's insights have been featured across various NBC news platforms, including NBC10 Philadelphia and NBC New York, as well as in publications like Lifehacker UK and MFWire.















