Where people owe the most Although most Americans receive a refund, a significant share of taxpayers end up owing the IRS — about 21% of taxpayers end up sending the tax agency a payment. The average amount owed is $5,893, Lending Tree said. As with refunds, the biggest payments by ...
The IRS updates refund data overnight, and only once per 24-hour period, so the agency said taxpayers don't need to check more frequently than on a daily basis. For people who file electronically, the "Where's My Refund" tool should show your status within 24 hours of filing. If you ...