Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Nick Langworthy
Claim: “The average IRS tax refund is up 11% compared to last year.”
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Official IRS statistics show that by late March, average refunds were about 11.1% higher than in 2025, a figure that remained steady in the weeks since.
Date: 05/14/2026
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Last Updated on May 14, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check