Nonprofit software vendor Abila has simplified the channel program it inherited. Late last month, the Austin, Texas, based company said it had reduced seven partner categories to three as part of what it is formally calling the Partner Ecosystem. The program has three elements, Business Partners, Product Partners and Implementation Partners.

Intuit and H&R Block put their software market battle on wheels this week with both companies promoting deals for Uber drivers. Intuit is offering Uber drivers free copies of its recently launched QuickBooks Online Self-Employed software. Block will provide those who drive for the mobile dispatched service discounts on tax preparation software.

Jonathan D. Davey, a Newark, Ohio-based tax preparer, has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for his role in the Black Diamond Ponzi scheme that swindled victims out of more than $40 million. Davey allegedly used shell companies that helped finance the construction of his 9,000-sq.ft. Ohio mansion that had a secret escape passage by preying on the elderly.

BNA Fixed Assets Web software has been updated to reflect provisions of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014. Version 2015.0 incorporates the impact of the tax extender legislation, including accelerated depreciation of certain business property (bonus depreciation) and Form 4626 (alternative minimum tax)