Recording of Grant Application Overview for VITA and TCE Program – CLICK HERE

The Grant Program Office is pleased to share the recording of our 2027 Grant Application Overview for the VITA and TCE Program webinar. This session provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the FY2027 application process, including key updates, eligibility requirements, and instructions for submitting a complete grant application.

Whether you are a past grant recipient or first-time applicant, we encourage you to review the recording at your convenience.

To learn more about the VITA and TCE Grants, please review the Notice of Funding Opportunity for both Grants below:

• VITA Grant: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p6086.pdf
• TCE Grant: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p6085.pdf

In addition, we will be hosting a live FY2027 Application Q&A Session on April 29^th. This is an opportunity to ask questions and get clarification on application types, components, and requirements.

Q&A Session Details:

Date: Wednesday – April 29^th, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00pm Eastern Time
Zoom Link: https://irs.zoomgov.com/j/1602500438?pwd=90hnarIXUXrMmvJr9SQK7bD88pt5mn.1

Meeting ID: 160 250 0438
Passcode: fmgL4*v%

Registration: Not Required

We hope you will take advantage of both the recorded overview and the live Q&A session. If you have questions about the recording or Q&A Session, please don’t hesitate to reach out the Grant Program Office at [email protected].

A deployment is scheduled for the morning of Monday, April 20th to release the below update(s). Access to the program may be limited during a deployment.

GEORGIA

• Update for GA Nonconformity to SALT limit increases for Itemized Deductions (Update)

FOREIGN TAX CREDIT

• Line 3a not including personal property taxes from Sch. A, Line 5c (Issue 4002)

NEBRASKA

• Amended Line 13 is not including Civil Service Retirement Subtraction from Sch. I, Line 36 (Issue 4014)

NEW MEXICO

• MFS Tax Rate Table calcs incorrect amount on Line 18 (Issue 4025)

WA WORKING FAMILY TAX CREDIT

• WFTC for MFS, a dependent, eligible for Fed EIC – not calculating WA WFTC (Issue 4005)

A deployment is scheduled for the morning of Friday, April 17th to release the below update(s). Access to the program may be limited during a deployment.

GEORGIA

• Update for GA Nonconformity to SALT limit increases for Itemized Deductions (Update)

FOREIGN TAX CREDIT

• Line 3a not including personal property taxes from Sch. A, Line 5c (Issue 4002)

NEBRASKA

• Amended Line 13 is not including Civil Service Retirement Subtraction from Sch. I, Line 36 (Issue 4014)

WA WORKING FAMILY TAX CREDIT

• WFTC for MFS, a dependent, eligible for Fed EIC – not calculating WA WFTC (Issue 4005)

Recording of SPEC Joint Partner and Employee Webcast (04.07.2026). – Click Here

Hello TMs and TaxSlayer SMEs:

All partners are invited to join our last conference call for the filing season. TaxSlayer will be participating on this partner and volunteer only call to provide updates on software, address concerns, and answer questions. Please save the date.

Schedule of Calls

• April 9, 2026

Action Item: Please share the information regarding the call with your partners.

Title: TaxSlayer All Partner Calls
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time

TaxSlayer offices will be closed on Sunday, April 5th for Easter. Normal in-season support hours will resume on Monday, April 6th at 8:00am ET.

A deployment is scheduled for the morning of Friday, April 3rd to release the below update(s). Access to the program may be limited during a deployment.

INDIANA

• Sch. IN-DEP – add question for taxpayer being legal guardian to claim Box 1E exemption (Issue 3931)

WASHINGTON (WFTC)

• When MFS, no dependents & not eligible for Fed EIC, not calculating WA WFTC when applicable (Issue 3958)

We added a “View Form” print icon to the Additional Deductions menu when any of the sub-menus have been completed. You can now only generate the Schedule 1-A when you want rather than sifting through the entire return PDF.