The new management and ownership of Liberty Tax say the tax services company previously lacked integrity and ethical values. That was one of several factors lasted as a factor in lack of internal controls cited in an amended Form 10K filed this week with the SEC.

A San Diego, Calif.-based CPA has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for his role in a network that trafficked drugs, employed bookies and enforcers and laundered money. Luke Fairfield, who lost his license when he pled guilty in March 2017, participated in a schemeled by former USC football player Owen Hanson and was the last of 22 defendants sentenced.

Intuit has created a portal to serve professionals who assist taxpayers via the TurboTax Live program. The Intuit Pro Portal, which is said to perform 90 percent of the tasks needed to run a tax office, may someday be marketed to all customers.