""There's a bit of a disappointment in how much those refunds are," said Tom O'Saben, the director of tax content and government relations at the National Association of Tax Professionals."
"A recent survey by the Bipartisan Policy Center found 62% of respondents either thought the tax changes harmed them or made no difference."
"The average tax refund sat at $3,462, which is 11.1% higher than the same point last year, according to the IRS."
"The White House projected the average refund to rise by $1,000 or more this year, but that extra refund bump has fallen short of that projection."
Tax season has arrived with warm weather, but many taxpayers express indifference despite receiving sizable refunds. The Courters, for example, received about $10,000 combined but feel their refund is similar to last year. The White House had anticipated a significant increase in average refunds due to recent tax legislation, projecting an average rise of $1,000. However, the actual increase is only about $350, leading to a general sense of disappointment among taxpayers, with many feeling the changes either harmed them or made no difference.
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