Automatic Data Processing says it has strengthened self-service functionality in its latest enhancement of Accountant Connect. That includes “deepening access” to ADP’s benchmarking data, the company said this month.

The Internal Revenue Service says the destruction of 30 million paper information returns will not impact taxpayers or preparers. The IRS has been heavily criticized this month for the destruction of the returns, mainly Form 1099s, which the agency blamed on aging technology.

Avalara has introduced Transfer Pricing Reports for Accountants. The indirect tax software company this week said the product is designed for use by both transfer pricing experts and non experts at accounting firms.