2026 Filing Season Updates Recording available HERE.
2026 Filing Season Updates Recording available HERE.
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:
In addition, we will be hosting a live FY2027 Application Q&A Session on April 29th. This is an opportunity to ask questions and get clarification on application types, components, and requirements.
Q&A Session Details:
Date: Wednesday – April 29th, 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
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:
OB3 Symposium Recording – Click Here
SPEC Joint Partner Webcast from 2.3.2026 recording – Click Here