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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.

Changes should make it easier for taxpayers to find the free versions of tax prep software from vendors who have been accused of misleading consumers into paying for the products.

H&R Block’s virtual tax preparation service, Tax Pro Go, is now available for $99 exclusively at Walmart stores around the United States.

Customers can upload their documents and get matched with a tax pro.

The New Jersey Society of CPAs donates over 6,600 lbs. of food; Grant Thornton names Sneakers for Soldiers to its Purple Paladin program; and other charitable initiatives from firms across the country.

H&R Block launches Make Every Block Better campaign; Blumshapiro volunteers pack food for Thanksgiving Food Basket Campaign; and more CPA news.

The tax prep chain Block recognizes three tax practices for their business success and community achievement.

H&R Block acquired an accounting platform, Facebook got into cryptocurrency, and eight other developments in technology this past month.

The tax prep giant is buying a provider of small business accounting software.

The Internal Revenue Service is launching an investigation of the Free File program amid complaints that tax software companies are making it difficult for qualified taxpayers to access free tax prep software, as Los Angeles and New York State also take action.

Senator Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers asked the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether tax preparation companies are hiding their free services by manipulating search engines.