Average tax refund down 17 percent, IRS reports

The average tax refund issued so far this year is down by 17 percent, the IRS said, a steep decline that promises more headaches for Republican lawmakers.

The agency released data late Friday showing refunds are down for the third consecutive week, with the typical payment made through Feb. 15 totaling $2,703, compared to $3,256 during the same period last year.

https://www.politico.com/story/2019/02/22/irs-tax-refunds-2019-1207283