Trump Touts 17% Jump in Tax Refunds Tied to His Signature Law

Trump Touts 17% Jump in Tax Refunds Tied to His Signature Law

Trump points to a GAO report finding the IRS issued $296 billion in refunds during the 2026 filing season, a 17% increase driven by his tax law.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 23, 2026, 6:59 PM ET

Donald J. Trump celebrated a Government Accountability Office finding that federal tax refunds jumped 17% during the 2026 filing season, crediting his signature tax law for the increase.