Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds

Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.

• Mar 31

Should you rely on AI to do your taxes? Experts warn of risks.

About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.

• Mar 27

Major changes for taxpayers this tax season. What to know before filing.

This is due in part to the new "Big Beautiful Bill" and job cuts at the Internal Revenue Service.

• Feb 9

How to request a tax extension from the IRS

Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.

• Apr 15, 2025

Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years

CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.

• Nov 13, 2023

Whereabouts of woman's tax refund is a mystery for years

Ciera Stipe waited years on her refund from taxes filed before the COVID-19 pandemic even started. CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong for so long.

• Nov 13, 2023

How to avoid getting ripped off by your tax preparer

A government watchdog warns that tax pros might not do a better job than you can — and some are straight-up fraudsters.

• Mar 3, 2023