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When dealing with sensitive information, a VPN is a must. Failure to use VPNs risks remote takeovers by cyber thieves, giving criminals access to an entire office network simply by accessing an employee's remote internet.

We need your help. The IRS, state tax agencies, and the tax industry working together as the Security Summit have made significant progress in the fight against tax-related identity theft, but with your help we can do more.

The American Rescue Plan Act expands the child tax credit for tax year 2021. The maximum credit amount has increased to $3,000 per qualifying child between ages 6 and 17 and $3,600 per qualifying child under age 6.

People who are eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit – and either didn't receive any Economic Impact Payments or received less than the full amounts – must file a 2020 tax return to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit, even if they don't usually file.

Volunteering can be educational, rewarding, and fun. Join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs, and learn to prepare taxes for people in your community.

Eligible employers can receive a refundable credit for required leave provided to employees who are unable to work or telework because they're caring for someone with COVID-19, caring for a child whose school or place of care is closed, or childcare is unavailable due to COVID-19.