H&R Block

Changes to tax deadlines during the pandemic required some 'normalizing' of the company's results.

H&R Block is banking on a new service called Spruce to offer tax clients banking options.

The tax prep chain is looking to compete in the online tax prep space against H&R Block and Intuit.

Block will continue to use the cloud-based accounting platform for its millions of small-business customers and as its preferred technology stack for its central bookkeeping team.

H&R Block adds employee benefits; REDW tax manager earns community service award; and more.

Small business owners have been coping with unpaid invoices and inadequate accounting during the pandemic and needed to cover expenses by selling family heirlooms and other valuables.

The tax prep giant's financial technology innovation arm is adding new accounts receivable features to its bookkeeping software.

The Internal Revenue Service’s delay of the April 15 tax-filing deadline to May 17 gives taxpayers an additional month to file returns and pay any outstanding levies.

The Internal Revenue Service is once again depositing the latest round of Economic Impact Payments in the wrong bank accounts in a replay of problems experienced last year by many taxpayers.

The coronavirus delay to July 15 helped the tax preparation chain launch its FY 2021.

New York State’s Department of Financial Services issued a report saying five tax prep software companies have been making it difficult for taxpayers to access the free versions of their tax preparation software, even though they belong to the Free File Alliance.

EisnerAmper and DHG each develop COVID-19-related workplace solutions; AAM elects four to board of directors; and more CPA news.

The tax prep chain is offering consulting services starting at $99.

Starting in May, preparation will be free for police, firefighters, EMTs and health care workers.

Several legal experts see parallels to a 2011 attempt by H&R Block Inc. to acquire another DIY tax software company that regulators blocked.

Tax-preparation software companies face headwinds for the revenue they get from each tax return this year due to the combined effect of a rising mix of free filings and lower need for services that assist do-it-yourself filers, according to Morgan Stanley.

KPMG and Project Management Institute announce collaboration; Marcum opens Cleveland office; and more CPA news.

Anders CPAs + Advisors releases its Community Impact Report; and H&R Block partners with Nextdoor to bring community improvement projects to life.

CTCPA recognizes Distinguished Service and Women to Watch honorees; Mize Houser rebrands; and more CPA news.

Top 100 Firm Boyer & Ritter also donated more than 3,100 cans of food as part of its holiday party.