The Brief

In 2026, some Americans may see larger refunds related to stipulations in President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful" bill law and IRS delays with updating withholding data.

The amount of tax savings for individuals varies based on their annual household income.

This year, the average tax refund was nearly $3,000.

Americans may see a larger tax refund next year because of a tax provision in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

The amount added to an individual’s refund check depends on their income and provisions outlined in the OBBBA.

Tax refunds can range for Americans, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act updated tax withholding tables resulting in higher refunds for some people next year.

How much could tax refunds be in 2026?

By the numbers:

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