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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This differs from the definition used when seeking a tax refund.
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Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Use any extra funds, such as a tax refund, work bonus or pay from a side gig, to pay toward your credit card debt.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024
These occur when fraudsters file a tax return using a taxpayer's Social Security number with the goal of claiming their tax refund — an issue that is typically discovered when the actual taxpayer files their own return.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 June 2024
Here are some other common reasons why your state tax refund could be delayed, according to the NCDOR:
There was a math error on your return.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2024
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Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Use any extra funds, such as a tax refund, work bonus or pay from a side gig, to pay toward your credit card debt.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024
These occur when fraudsters file a tax return using a taxpayer's Social Security number with the goal of claiming their tax refund — an issue that is typically discovered when the actual taxpayer files their own return.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 June 2024
Here are some other common reasons why your state tax refund could be delayed, according to the NCDOR:
There was a math error on your return.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2024
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 2 Oct. 2024.
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