Tips from H&R Block's Tax Institute to avoid scams, get the most out of your refund

H&R Block chief tax officer Kathy Pickering spoke with CBS News about changes to tax law including private mortgage insurance premiums are deductible once again.

TTI director Andrew Phillips talks with CNBC about the benefits of filing early including keeping scammers from filing returns using your data and ensuring key tax benefits aren't missed.

TTI director Andrew Phillips tells USA Today that the IRS expanded its voluntary Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) to a number of states in 2020--a way for taxpayers to protect their identity from fraud.

Chief Tax Office Kathy Pickering explains to NBC why people were surprised by their refunds last year and to consider updating withholdings on Form W-4, especially if any life changes impact your taxes in 2020.