The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

RITZVILLE – Adams County residents have the highest average federal tax refund of any of the other counties in the state.

The finding is according to research by SmartAsset, a consumer-focused financial information and advice firm.

According to the research, 6,830 residents are eligible to receive a federal tax refund. The refund amount is an average of $3,472. Conversely an estimated 1,580 county residents owe the federal government taxes. The average amount owed is $4,223.

Some tax payers like the involuntary savings program created by excess withholding, and the windfall refund recei...