Make Tax Season Great Again

Tax Season won’t be as bad this go around, thanks to President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.

For millions of Americans, tax season has long been a reminder of how much money Washington takes from their hard-earned paychecks. But for once, this year is shaping up differently.

Current IRS estimates project the average American will see a 10.9% increase in returns this year, making the average refund $2,290. That’s $225 more than 2025’s average of $2,065. For working parents trying to balance groceries, school supplies, and household costs, every additional dollar counts.

While any refund represents money that belonged to The People in the first place, the increase reflects a broader shift in federal policy. Instead of burying business in red tape, individuals under taxes, the Trump administration has focused on unleashing prosperity, removing regulatory barriers, and allowing Americans to keep more of what they earn. It’s what taxpayers deserve.

The One Big Beautiful Bill delivered several tax cuts already making life more affordable for families across the country. For middle-class families in particular, this simplifies the tax code while lowering the amount they owe the IRS. 

Several examples include the child tax credit increase of $200, a standard deduction increase, and a SALT cap increase to $40,000 for working and middle-class filers. President Trump also fulfilled a campaign promise to end the tax on tips and the tax on overtime. Plus, many American seniors are no longer going to pay taxes on their Social Security. Promises made, promises kept. 

The economic environment matters just as much as the tax return itself. Lower taxes combined with reduced red tape make it easier for businesses to invest, hire workers, and raise wages. When the government steps back and allows the private sector to operate more freely, the benefits ripple throughout the economy. Paychecks stretch further, small businesses grow faster, and communities become more resilient.

All these tax cuts total a booming $129 billion last year, and are expected to give families the breathing room they need to get ahead in 2026.

As of the start of February, only 7.4 million refunds were issued, down 8.1% from last year. This signals less Americans are filing as quickly. When taxes are lower and finances are more stable, people feel less urgency to scramble for a refund. Instead of desperately waiting for a government check to balance the household budget, many families are already keeping more of their money throughout the year. But this would be the year to get them done early, in order to get your hard-earned dollars back. Thanks to President Trump and congressional Republicans, families have more money in their pockets this season.

Filing taxes will never be anyone’s favorite activity, but policies that prioritize cut taxes can make it less painful.

Thanks to the tax cuts championed by President Trump and the One Big Beautiful Bill, Americans are seeing the results in their paychecks, their tax returns, and their overall financial security. When government focuses on cutting red tape and letting people keep more of their own money, everyday life becomes more affordable.