Even after the pandemic ends, remote work will be far more common than in the past. A survey by OperationsInc, a human resource consulting firm, found that only 18 percent of respondents plan on ending their programs after the crisis fades.

Two Florida businesses have been barred from preparing federal tax returns for others and have been ordered to disgorge $710,191.55. The court also entered a default judgment barring Lenorris Lamoute and Dosuld Pierre, who prepared returns for Advanced Tax Services, prohibiting them from being in the business.

 H&R Block has hired Ian Hardman as VP and general manager for small business. In his new job, Hardman will help Block grow its small business tax, bookkeeping and payroll services.