53 million Americans have received tax refunds this year with an average of nearly $3,500, up 11.1% or $356 compared to a year ago.
reported by 2 outlets · Reported fact · first recorded Jul 8, 1:30 AM
Outlets disagree on this: The existing cluster states the average refund is nearly $3,500 up 11.1% ($356). Media Matters (citing IRS data) and the Center for American Progress (existing cluster 1129) report the increase is roughly $346–$350, while finance.yahoo.com (citing Treasury) reports the average refund is over $3,400 up 11%. The White House (via zerohedge.com) projected a $1,000 or more increase, which is incompatible with the IRS-reported figure of approximately $350.
How each outlet reported it
aol.comUnrated · Jul 8, 12:45 AM
Average tax refund increased from $3,284 to $3,561, a $277 bump from a year ago
Cites: IRS · Details: $3,284 to $3,561; $277 bump
nypost.comUnrated · Jul 8, 12:45 AM
53 million Americans have received tax refunds this year with an average of nearly $3,500
Details: 53 million Americans; nearly $3,500 average
nypost.comUnrated · Jul 8, 12:45 AM
Average tax refunds are up 11.1%, or $356, compared to a year ago
Details: 11.1% increase; $356 increase