Apps

From an app that helps you avoid unconscious bias in the workplace, to retail getting big boosts, here's what you missed.

Users can work in app without Internet connection.

Company integrates its Pegg artificial intelligence technology with Sage One.

MyFirmsApp, a U.K.-based technology development company, has gotten the go-ahead to use the technology powering Amazon’s Alexa voice-based assistant to develop artificial intelligence apps for accounting.

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The personal finance company Credit Karma has debuted Credit Karma Tax, an online self-directed tax preparation service that provides free federal and state tax preparation, along with free electronic filing, for Credit Karma members.

CPA.com has added Expensify, an expense management software, to its roster of automated solutions for CPA firms.

Anytime Collect, a cloud AR app by E2b Teknologies, now integrates with Intacct cloud accounting.

Jetpack Workflow, a cloud-based workflow application, now integrates with QuickBooks Online.

Beginning Nov. 1, Microsoft is making its Microsoft Flow and Microsoft PowerApps business tools generally available.

Zylo, a platform that helps companies manage SaaS spending, now integrates with Intacct.

Bill.com has announced a partnership with Intuit for end-to-end accounts payable capability within QuickBooks Online.

A new app, TaxDay, has been released that helps users stay tax compliant while traveling across state lines.

LumaTax has received $2 million in financing to build out a comprehensive sales tax solution for small businesses.

Thomson Reuters has initiated the ONESOURCE Indirect Tax Development Partner Program for developers to create apps related to the platform.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued final regulations on whether software that has been developed by companies for their own internal use can qualify for the research and development tax credit.

RegroupTax has released a trial balance and workpaper app to assist tax preparers to prepare and review business tax returns.

FreshBooks, a provider of cloud-based accounting software for self-employed professionals and their teams, has redesigned its flagship platform.

Sourcery, a digital payments and commerce platform for the food and hospitality industry, has completed a $5 million venture round.

Paychex has expanded its time and attendance portfolio to include Paychex Flex Time Essentials and the Paychex TrueShift Time Clock.