Receipts Surge, Tax Refunds Plunge: US January Deficit Plummets in Shocking Turnaround
The Treasury Department reported that the U.S. January deficit saw a significant decrease as receipts increased and tax refunds declined. The deficit for the month dropped to $165 billion, which is 60% less than the January 2021 deficit of $404.5 billion. This significant improvement was attributed to the growth in tax receipts and the decrease in tax refunds. The increase in tax receipts was primarily driven by higher estimated tax payments from corporations and individuals, …