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The House Ways and Means Committee passed seven bills Wednesday aimed at reforming the Internal Revenue Service.

Sage North America announced a new Sage Net Promoter Score Program for partners.

Intuit announced the acquisition of on-demand marketplace solution Playbook HR, as well as nine new apps that integrate with QuickBooks Online.

Bloomberg BNA has released a new analysis of the recent sweeping changes in New York State’s corporate tax laws.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has scheduled a meeting for next Tuesday where it will vote on adopting a reorganization of auditing standards.

Marci Kaminsky has joined Grant Thornton LLP as chief communications officer, based in the firm’s Chicago headquarters.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants has produced a new series of reports in collaboration with the Economic and Social Research Council investigating the dynamics between corporate culture and regulations and the link to dysfunctional behavior in organizations.

The consumer finance site Wallethub has ranked the best and worst states across the country where taxpayers can find accountants to help prepare their taxes.

At the forefront of IBISWorld's list was Accounting Services, with a projected revenue growth of 3.4% per year (on average), 3% employment growth per year (on average), and an average industry wage of $67,474.

On March 31, anyone who hasn't filed their taxes yet might reassure themselves that two whole weeks remain. Accountants see it differently and act accordingly: To encourage people to file early, certified public accountants and tax preparers offer discounts for early filers, raise fees for latecomers, and even employ a few scare tactics.