{"id":107969,"date":"2026-04-15T09:39:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T12:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/tax-seasons-big-refunds-are-smaller-than-expected-npr\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:39:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T12:39:52","slug":"tax-seasons-big-refunds-are-smaller-than-expected-npr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/tax-seasons-big-refunds-are-smaller-than-expected-npr\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax season’s big refunds are smaller than expected : NPR"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\n The average tax refund is higher this year, but falls short of promises.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. \u2014 <\/strong>Early spring means the return of warm weather and \u2026 taxes.<\/a> On a recent weekend, Dan and Glynna Courter were enjoying the sun with friends over a picnic of blueberries and Cheez-Its at Birmingham’s Railroad Park.<\/p>\n

When the topic moved to how they’re feeling about their tax refunds, nearly everyone at the gathering responded with a chorus of lukewarm just fines.<\/p>\n

The lack of enthusiasm was surprising considering everyone on the picnic blanket received sizable refunds, including about $10,000 for the Courters combined. But Glynna thinks their refund wasn’t that much different from last year. The couple withhold the maximum taxes from their paychecks, which helps them avoid the risk of owing taxes and leads to a bigger refund.<\/p>\n