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Maximizing your tax refund
As the tax season progresses, the IRS reports having received over 71.5 million tax returns, already issuing more than 49 million refunds to Americans. With the average refund amounting to $3,109, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger offers advice on how Americans can make the most of their tax refund.