It was just a regular day: I opened my mailbox, grabbed the pile of what I assumed was a combination of junk mail and bills, and then I saw it—an envelope from the IRS.

After much political drama over the possibility of Americans getting lower tax refunds due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, it turns out that refunds haven’t slipped after all. Recent data show that the average tax refund is up over last year by 1.3% to $3,143.

If your tax return was less than expected, you’re not alone.

As much as Americans loathe filing taxes, we love — nay, we depend on — a sizable tax refund.