Trump Touts 17% Jump in Tax Refunds Tied to His Signature Law
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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
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First Published: August 23, 2026, 6:59 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — 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.