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... Because President Donald Trump's tariffs cost Americans an average of $1,000 per household last year, the extra $1,000 in refunds could make a minute difference.

Moving into 2026, the tariffs are likely to cost an average of $1,300 per household.
Why It Matters

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act ushered in a wave of tax changes that significantly update what Americans owe and potentially how large their tax refund is.

Tax refunds are set to increase an average of $1,000 per household because of President Donald Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts, the Treasury Department said.

However, the impact could be narrow in scope. ...