Where’s My Refund? A Look at Tax Refund Trends over Time and Across Income Levels

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Where’s My Refund? A Look at Tax Refund Trends over Time and Across Income Levels

Published Feb 13, 2019Updated Jun 20, 2025

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HR 1115th Congress
An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
Dec 22, 2017 · Signed by President.

Where’s My Refund? A Look at Tax Refund Trends over Time and Across Income Levels

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