Work from home tax questions — COVID vaccines on the Dark Web
Breaking Tech News You Need to Know March 10, 2021 |
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Your work from home tax questions, answered With so many Americans working from home due to the pandemic, tax season might look a bit different this year. Can you deduct supplies in your home office? Are you eligible for special deductions? If your company is out of state, does that impact how you file? We've got all the answers to your tax-related questions. Tap or click here to see how working from home will impact your taxes. → |
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Update your iPhone now! Patch fixes major security issue If you have an Apple device, you've probably been anxiously awaiting the arrival of iOS 14.5. It's supposed to be packed with tons of helpful new features. But a recently discovered flaw has forced Apple to release a critical patch first, iOS 14.4.1. Here's why it's such an important update and how to get it. Tap or click here for an urgent update to your Apple devices. → |
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Don’t bite: Real COVID vaccines reportedly being sold on the Dark Web We saw a huge uptick in scams from the beginning of the pandemic as people grew desperate for PPE. Now we're seeing sellers switch to products that carry greater consequences. Believe it or not but COVID-19 vaccines are up for sale on the Dark Web. There is no regulation to protect you from fake or even dangerous products. Tap or click here for details on black market COVID-19 vaccines. → | 9 simple ways to protect your home from burglars A home break-in can be devastating. You feel violated and have to assess the damage, make repairs, file a police report and deal with insurance. Some valuables, like family heirlooms, can never be replaced. Tap or click here for nine tips to make your house safer. → |
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