2022 FILING SEASON STATISTICS for Week Ending February 18, 2022 

Cumulative Statistics Comparing February 19, 2021 and February 18, 2022 

IRS Statement:

The IRS is off to a strong start to this year’s tax season, with 22 million refunds worth more than $78 billion already being delivered as of February 18, 2022. For historical perspective, it’s important to remember these weekly numbers can shift dramatically during the initial weeks of filing season due to numerous factors, including the calendar and filing patterns that can change year to year. (Note: the 2021 Filing Season began February 12, 2021; the 2022 Filing Season began January 24, 2022. The filing deadline in 2022 is April 18, 2022; the filing deadline in 2021 was May 17, 2021.)

Highlights of Filing Season Statistics for Week Ending February 18, 2022:

• Simply click on the Filing Season Statistics link if you cannot see the image above.

The next report for week ending Friday, February 25, is expected to be released by the IRS on Friday, March 4. Partner Support will share this report with you upon availability.  

2021 and Prior Year Filing Season Statistics

You can access complete Filing Season Statistics weekly reports and other tax statistics 24/7 via the links provided below.

• IRS Prior Years (2010-2021) Filing Season Filing Statistics – shows complete cumulative and comparative totals from prior years (including the 2022 filing season)
• For other tax statistics, visit the Tax Statistics page. Produced by the Statistics of Income Division and other areas of the IRS, you’ll find a wide range of tables, articles, and data that describe and measure elements of the U.S. tax system

Thank you, 

Your Partner Support Team