Cherry Bekaert has named a new managing partner. The tax and accounting says that among changes effective this week, Michelle l. Thompson, has become managing partner and CEO, succeeding Howard J. Kies, who held the position for 27 years.

Thomson Reuters has begun requiring multi-factor authentication for efiling tax returns. The company recommended the security measure during tax season but as of May 1 is requiring the technique.

The Internal Revenue Service is offering relief to small employers that wish to claim the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit. The guidance for 2017 and later years applies to those who first claim the credit for 2016 or later years through a Shop Marketplace but do not have marketplace plans available to employees.