In order to increase awareness and provide information to SPEC partners, on Tuesday, May 5th, IRS SPEC hosted their monthly Employee and Partner Joint Webinar Session. The session was recorded and we want to make sure it is available for our partners and volunteers who were unable to join. All partners and volunteers are invited to view recording. If there are any questions or concern, please reach out to your Relationship Manager and SPEC will address your concerns and provide answers to your questions. Note: There were some technical difficulties during this session, we truly apologize for the inconvenience.

Recording available HERE.

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].

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

SPEC Joint Partner Webcast 3/3/2026 Recording – Click Here

Hello TMs and TaxSlayer SMEs:

All partners are invited to join a series of conference calls during the upcoming filing season. TaxSlayer will be participating on these partner and volunteer only calls to provide updates on software, address concerns, and answer questions. Please save the date for all the calls listed below.

Schedule of Calls

• February 26, 2026
• March 12, 2026
• March 26, 2026
• April 9, 2026

Action Item: Please share the information regarding the calls with your partners. Call details will be sent separately for each call and remember the access code is different for each call. Make sure to remind your partners to add this information to their calendar, so they do not miss the call.

Title: TaxSlayer All Partner Calls
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Send to Attendees

Dial-in Number: 1-202-735-3323 or 1-888-978-8818
Access Code: 8597616#

Looking forward to hearing from all your partners on the call.

The SPEC One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) symposium  held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.  Partners learned how the OBBBA pertains to them, their VITA/TCE tax sites, and the taxpayers they serve in their community and surrounding areas.

The purpose of the symposium is to ensure partners and volunteers are well-prepared to assist taxpayers under the new provision. It also:

• Provided an overview of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act and its key tax law changes
• Explained how these changes impact credits, deductions and filing requirements
• Identified which topics and scenarios fall in-scope and out-of-scope for the VITA/TCE program

OB3 Symposium Recording – Click Here

SPEC Joint Partner Webcast from 2.3.2026 recording – Click Here

The Field Site Visit and Remote Site Review Training is designed to help staff build the skills needed to conduct effective site visits and reviews, both in person and remotely. This recorded training walks through the review process, outlines expectations, and shares practical tips for preparing, engaging with sites, and documenting results. The session supports consistent, confident reviews and helps ensure staff are well-prepared to carry out site visit and remote review responsibilities.

2026 FSV/RSR Partner Training Recording – Click Here