The Internal Revenue Service is combining three advisory committees. The agency said this week the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council will be expanded to include areas now covered by the Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee and the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities.

Red Gear Technologies is offering a two-for-one pricing deal  for TaxWorks customers professionals who renew by September 15. Those who purchase its ArkWorks document manage application  program are also eligible for the special pricing. If a customer’s friend makes a purchase, they both get the application for the price of one software package.