Avantax, Blucora’s wealth-management business, has acquired GuideVine Technologies. GuideVine market lead-generation and marketing software using to convert prospects into clients.

A Spanish version for Form of Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization and instructions for that form has been made available by the Internal Revenue Service. The documents are available on IRS.gov.

360 Coverage Pros has introduced a professional liability insurance program for tax preparers. Tax Preparer Professional Liability Insurance has liability limits of up to $1 million and is designed for professionals who provide predominantly tax-related services.