Tax refunds are bigger this year — but not as big as expected, despite new tax breaks meant to boost them.
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Tax refunds are up this year — but still falling short of expectations for many Americans, despite new tax breaks meant to put more money in taxpayers' pockets.
Why it matters: Refunds are one of the biggest cash windfalls many households see all year — and when they fall short, so do plans to pay down debt, save or spend.
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