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During a recent QuickBooks Town Hall, experts discussed the crucial need for improved access to capital for small businesses, particularly minority and women-owned enterprises. Cedric Richmond emphasized the American Jobs Plan, which proposes a grant program targeting small, Black- and Brown-owned manufacturers. Luke Voiles highlighted QuickBooks Capital's mission to assist businesses, noting that 40% of their loans were given to enterprises under two years old. A survey revealed that up to 80% of Black- and Hispanic-owned businesses sought funding since March 2020, showcasing the urgency for financial inclusion.

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU) expects to exceed its previous guidance for total revenue, operating income, and earnings per share for the fiscal year. However, the company reported lower-than-expected revenue and operating income for the third quarter primarily due to the IRS extending the tax filing deadline to May 17. Despite these challenges, segments such as QuickBooks Online and Credit Karma show strong growth, with TurboTax Live customer growth projected to surpass 70%. The third-quarter revenue expectation ranges from $4.165 billion to $4.170 billion, down from earlier estimates.

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU) will announce its third-quarter results for fiscal year 2021 on May 25, post-market close. The quarter concludes on April 30. A conference call for discussing these results is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Pacific time on the same day, with dial-in options available. Interested parties can also access a live audio webcast at Intuit's investor relations page. Replay options will be available for one week after the call. Intuit serves about 100 million customers globally, providing innovative financial solutions through platforms like TurboTax and QuickBooks.

U.S. small businesses are recovering from COVID-19 financial losses, according to Intuit QuickBooks' report. In April 2020, these businesses lost $4.6 billion in monthly revenue, but as of March 31, 2021, 61% of industries reported annual revenue increases. The report utilized anonymized revenue data from 800,000 to 1.1 million QuickBooks Online users, revealing resilience, especially in home improvement and real estate sectors, which saw revenue increases of 30%. Conversely, some sectors like recreation still struggle with significant revenue declines.

Intuit has partnered with EVERFI to launch a digital tax simulation aimed at delivering essential financial education to high school students across the U.S. The program, available for free in the fall of 2021, aims to empower students, particularly from low- to moderate-income backgrounds, with skills in tax preparation and filing. This strategic collaboration is expected to impact over three million students, helping them build confidence in financial matters as they transition to the workforce. The initiative reflects Intuit’s commitment to societal advancement through education.

Intuit (Nasdaq: INTU) has partnered with Practice Ignition to enhance productivity for tax professionals. This collaboration integrates Practice Ignition's automated proposal and payment management software with Intuit's professional tax products, streamlining client onboarding and compliance tasks. Tax professionals can now utilize customizable proposal templates, ensure upfront payment collection, and benefit from robust workflows between Intuit's tools. This integration aims to support tax professionals in delivering better client services, especially as small businesses recover from the impacts of COVID.

Intuit's Mint app has extended its partnership with Rocket Mortgage, enabling users to secure home loan approvals entirely within the Mint app. This integration allows for a streamlined experience, reducing the approval time to as little as eight minutes. Users can leverage their Mint account information to expedite applications, thus simplifying the mortgage process. The partnership aims to empower buyers in a competitive housing market by providing quick and easy access to mortgage financing.

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU) released its 2021 Tech Talent Report based on a survey of over 500 Canadian tech workers, highlighting optimism about Canada's role in global tech innovation. The report shows that 80% of respondents believe Canada's tech industry contributes significantly to innovation, with a GDP of $94 billion, making up 5% of the national economy. There is a strong preference for remote work, with 86% favoring it post-COVID-19. Diversity and inclusion remain priorities, yet 70% believe hiring practices need improvement. Intuit's Prosperity Accelerator program aims to enhance tech talent engagement.