tax return

[taks ri-turn] / ˈtæks rɪˌtɜrn /

NOUN

document about taxpayer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

tax form

WEAK

annual return federal tax return joint return separate returns state tax return

Example Sentences

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There are bound to be at least a few mixed feelings when a tax refund is larger than expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

According to IRS data, the average tax refund jumped about 11% between 2024 and 2025, rising from an average of $3,116 to about $3,462.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Outside estimates expect the average tax refund when all is said and done to be even higher.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Soaring gasoline and energy prices may spoil that bigger tax refund you were expecting.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Income tax refund season may soon have some competition.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026