Tax refunds are trending a bit higher this year. Here's how people are spending them

Stephan BisahaNPR NewsUpdated Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM

Some people are splurging. Others are finding that their refunds are being swallowed up by the rising cost of gas. (Image credit: Frederic J. Brown)

Some people are splurging. Others are finding that their refunds are being swallowed up by the rising cost of gas.

(Image credit: Frederic J. Brown)

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