April 15 is the infamous deadline for filing taxes in the U.S., and it is now (thankfully) behind us. But people are allowed to file well in advance of the deadline. Many did, and many of them have already received their tax refunds. And the IRS has some numbers for us.

According to an official press release on April 15, the IRS has already refunded $200 billion to taxpayers, for an average of $3,011 per filer.

People frequently use their refunds to cover big-ticket purchases, and many retail businesses run promotions to try to capture those dollars. But for those in an accommodating financial position, a smart move would be to invest that tax refund.

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Source Fool.com