Each year, Americans spend an average of $240 to prepare and file their tax returns, according to the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service. And the process is so complicated that about a million taxpayers ...

Tax scammers are gearing up to trick folks out of more than just their refunds. 2 News Oklahoma's Cathy Tatom listens to and ...

Retroactive 2025 changes may boost early‑2026 refunds, making accurate filing and use of IRS tools key for millions of Americans.

The 2026 tax filing season—for 2025 returns—begins on Jan. 26, which means scammers are ramping up efforts to steal taxpayers' information and money.

Tax season is now open. Most folks don't look at it as a celebration, although two-thirds of taxpayers get a refund. Which is ...