tax refund
noun
: a return of money paid that is more than what is actually owed for taxes
I can't wait to get my tax refund this year.
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First off, tax planning is not about getting the biggest tax refund each year.
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David Rae, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
For many households, their tax refund check — which last year averaged more than $3,100 — is often their biggest cash influx of the year.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2025
Here’s the fastest way to get your tax refund — and why it could be delayed.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2025
The mobile site offers access to all the features and content of the desktop version except for a real-time total of your tax refund or obligation.
—PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
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David Rae, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
For many households, their tax refund check — which last year averaged more than $3,100 — is often their biggest cash influx of the year.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2025
Here’s the fastest way to get your tax refund — and why it could be delayed.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2025
The mobile site offers access to all the features and content of the desktop version except for a real-time total of your tax refund or obligation.
—PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tax refund
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“Tax refund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax%20refund. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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