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2026 Tax Refunds Soar to $4,151 for Many Households

11/30/2025

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For the 2026 filing season, refunds rise to $4,151.
The rise stems from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump, which eliminates federal taxes on overtime and tipped income and raises the SALT cap from $10,000 to $40,000.
Middle and upper-middle-income households earning between $60,000 and $400,000 will benefit most.
High earners above $500,000 will face limits.
Low-income taxpayers may gain little.

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Story summary

For the 2026 filing season, refunds rise to $4,151.
The rise stems from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump, which eliminates federal taxes on overtime and tipped income and raises the SALT cap from $10,000 to $40,000.
Middle and upper-middle-income households earning between $60,000 and $400,000 will benefit most.
High earners above $500,000 will face limits.
Low-income taxpayers may gain little.