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

MAINE

• Add input for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to carry to Line 2b of Schedule PTFC/STFC (Enhancement)

W-2G

• Change “W2-G” text to “W-2G” for “Other Gambling Income not reported on W2-G” (Issue 2468)

A deployment is scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, June 18th to release the below update(s). Access to the program may be limited during a deployment.

SCHEDULE A

• Schedule A > Other Medical Expenses –  clicking icon to itemize amounts does not open (Issue 2469)

Software vendors received the below messaging from Alabama DOR.

“Good Afternoon, Industry Partners.

 We are aware of issues with processing returns/acknowledgments.  We are working diligently to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

 We have reached out to the IRS and are working on it.“

A deployment is scheduled for the morning of Thursday, June 13th to release the below update(s). Access to the program may be limited during a deployment.

CUSTOM CONSENTS

• Increase definition character limit to 500 characters (Enhancement)

We’re excited to announce that TaxSlayer Pro Online now supports a “1040 Estimated Payments Calculator” tool. This tool is housed under the Payments & Estimates menu > Vouchers for 20XX Estimated Tax Payments. Below is a series of screenshots highlighting this new tool.

Users will see the current year column auto-populated from data in the return. The next years column is where users can enter data for next year.

After entering all applicable information, the bottom of the 2nd page will display the estimated tax as well as the suggestion quarterly payments to make during the year. Currently, users will need to manually enter this amount in the Vouchers for Estimated Tax Payments menu. We have entered an enhancement to offer an option to auto-fill the calculated quarterly payment into the Vouchers for Estimated Tax Payments menu.

After completing the 1040 Estimated Payments Calculator tool, users have the option to generate a PDF shown below.

NOTE: The below changes DO NOT impact volunteer access to Link & Learn training materials. For any questions related to Link & Learn, please direct them to your local SPEC Relationship Manager and not to TaxSlayer VITA/TCE support. We are unable to assist or answer any Link & Learn questions.

Background: Link & Learn Certification Site (VITA/TCE Central) is Offline

Message for SPEC Employees:

The Link & Learn Taxes (LLT) certification site is offline due to a transition to a new vendor for LLT maintenance. The transition period is expected to last several months. During this period, the LLT certification site will remain offline. An update will be provided as new information becomes available.

Impact on Services:

During this period, the LLT certification site will be unavailable.  Volunteers will not be able to access the certification site to take certification tests. If a partner has an immediate need to certify volunteers, please contact their local relationship manager. In reference to Continuing Education Credits, we hope to have certificates available in LLT sometime after July 2024.

Action for SPEC Employees:

All SPEC employees should review the alert and share it with your partners and volunteers. Once new information is available, we will notify you promptly.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience and continued support.

A deployment is scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, June 4th to release the below update(s). Access to the program may be limited during a deployment.

ALABAMA

• Update AL Federal Income Tax Deduction Worksheet to 2023 form (Issue 2456)

MFJ vs MFS COMPARISON

• Add MFJ vs MFS Comparison tool under Misc. Forms section (Enhancement)

STUDENT LOAN INTEREST DEDUCTION

• Student loan interest deduction not calculating when TP marked as CAN BE claimed as dependent but IS NOT claimed (Issue 2043)

A deployment is scheduled for the morning of Thursday, May 30th to release the below update(s). Access to the program may be limited during a deployment.

VALIDATIONS

• Add a “Validation Errors” button next to “Rejected Clients” on main menu (Enhancement)