A California CPA has been sentenced to eight months in prison for helping client avoid $4.7 million in taxes. Marc Howard Berger, 68, of Walnut Creek, Calif., drew the sentence for aiding and assisting in the filing of false tax returns.

 Intuit has introduced a free Tax Reform Calculator, along with a Standard vs. Itemized Deduction Interactive Tool. The software company said this week the utilities are designed to educate taxpayers about how tax reform impacts them.

Intuit has added a new point system and a new tier to its QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program. The company recently rolled out the updated system, which is built into QuickBooks Online Accountant.