According to the findings of a new survey by KPMG US manufacturing and service industry executives are now more optimistic about the prospects for the US economy. Both sectors believe that the worst of the crisis has passed for America. 68% of manufacturing executives expressed their belief that business activity will be higher in the next 12 months, up from 57 percent in October. 41% of the same executives say they have plans to employ more in the coming weeks and months. Five months ago that figure was 28%.

It was announced that for the first time Avalara which is known as the leading provider of sales tax automation solutions for businesses of all sizes makes its application available for download. It is expected that Trustfile will give businesses quickest, easiest sales and use tax returns preparation. It is one of Avalara’s sales tax filing tools that aims to simplify business.