Average tax refund is up 22%, Bessent says — what filers can expect
Hispanolistic | E+ | Getty Images The average tax refund is 22% higher so far this season, Treasury Secretary and acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Friday. The 2026 tax season opened Jan. 26, and the IRS has not yet released official filing data. It’s unclear how many days of returns…