It's Tax Day — a recurring reminder that death and taxes are about as certain as it gets.
For many Americans, filing comes with a silver lining: a tax refund. About three-quarters of filers get an average of nearly $3,600 annually returned, per a new analysis from the personal finance company Upgraded Points.
Yes, but: Just 53.1% of filers in San Francisco County receive a refund, compared to 62.7% statewide.
The San Franciscans who do get money back tend to see bigger checks — averaging $4,919.
💸 The bottom line: A refund isn't a bonus — it's money you overpaid now making its way back. But in a city this expensive, it can feel like one.
