Consumer News: Tax season begins Jan. 27, oil prices climb, TikTok faces looming ban

In today's consumer headlines:  Tax season kicks off Jan. 27, with new IRS tools making filing easier for many. U.S. oil prices are climbing, hitting levels not seen since August 2024 and raising gas prices nationwide. Meanwhile, TikTok faces a Sunday deadline to avoid a U.S. ban, with its future still uncertain.