Avalara has introduced an application that helps businesses create, send and track sales tax exemption documents at the time of purchase. Avalara Vendor Exemption Management, can manage sales and use tax compliance on purchases. 

A federal court has barred a West Palm Beach, Fla., tax return preparer and her business from preparing federal income tax for others. The action was taken against Lena Cotton, who has been held in contempt of court for twice violating court orders. and her business Professional Accounting LDC LLC.

TaxAct has opened a service via which its customers can receive support from tax professionals. TaxAct Xpert Help enables users to connect with advisors via an in-product link.