Outsourcing of preparation of individual tax returns is still not the booming business that was once expected. But since Section 7216 doesn't affect business returns that business is picking up according to vendors who provide outsourced preparation services. And for those who don't want to have their returns sent offshore, onshore outsourcing is also an option.

SmartVault, which makes document storage products has named Mark Miller, as VP of sales and support. Miller, who will report to CEO Eric Pulaski, was previously VP of sales at Scalabel Software and held several senior management positions at Bindview Corp.

Avalara has filled in a missing link in its list of connectors to accounting packages with the addition of a connector for Sage’s Peachtree line. The connector, which is beta testa, enables Peachtree users to utilize the functionality of the company's AvaTax sales and use tax software. The connector is expected to be available in 30 to 45 days.

Version 2011.0 of the BNA Fixed Assets platform incorporates 12 major tax law changes and related forms affecting fixed asset management and depreciation provided for in the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. The version updates products including BNA Fixed Assets Desktop, DesktopPro and Server. The new version addresses tax law changes providing for the 100-percent bonus depreciation deduction, as well as the Section 179 expensing changes.