Bill Sheridan has been working remotely for 15 years. So the electronic communications manager and editor for the Maryland CPA Association, who has held his job since 2000, has a lot more experience than many tax and accounting practitioners in working outside his employer's office.

International tax authorities are telling companies that if employees or directors are stuck in another country becuase of COVID-19-related issues their businesses are not automatically taxable. The guidance was issued in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Australia and the islands of Jersey and Guernsey.

Professionals can now conduct remote interviews so information can be entered directly into HotDocs. AbacusNext said the capability is part of the recent release of HotDocs Advance 1.18.