The Great Tax Refund Debate: Is Getting a Big Check from the IRS Smart or Dumb? February 25, 2020

Summary: The Great Tax Refund Debate: Is Getting a Big Check from the IRS Smart or Dumb? by Ingrid Case You’re getting a federal tax refund! It’s like finding a forgotten twenty-dollar bill in the pocket of your winter coat — but instead of just twenty bucks, a refund could leave you with a windfall of hundreds or thousands of dollars. By last April 15, nearly 100 million Americans had received an average more than $2,700 back from Uncle Sam, according to IRS data.