Category: IRS News

SPEC Joint Partner Webcast 3/3/2026

04 Mar 26
Craig Smith
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SPEC Joint Partner Webcast 3/3/2026 RecordingClick Here

TaxSlayer All Partner Call – 2/26/26

24 Feb 26
Craig Smith
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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.

Recording of SPEC OB3 Symposium – 2/18/2026

20 Feb 26
Craig Smith
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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 – 2.3.2026

05 Feb 26
Craig Smith
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SPEC Joint Partner Webcast from 2.3.2026 recording – Click Here

2026 FSV/RSR Partner Training

30 Jan 26
Craig Smith
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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

2026 IRS EITC Symposium

30 Jan 26
Craig Smith
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The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Symposium brings together tax professionals, community partners, and stakeholders to explore current developments, compliance challenges, and outreach strategies related to the EITC. This recorded session features expert insights and practical perspectives on improving program integrity while ensuring eligible taxpayers receive the credits they’ve earned. Whether you’re involved in policy, enforcement, or taxpayer assistance, this symposium offers valuable context and actionable takeaways to support effective EITC administration.

2026 EITC Symposium Recording – Click Here

SPEC Employee/Partner Webcast – 12/2/25

05 Dec 25
Craig Smith
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Message From SPEC

In order to increase awareness and provide information to SPEC partners, on Tuesday, December 2nd , 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 the recording. If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out to your Relationship Manager and SPEC will address your concerns and provide answers to your questions.

Joint Webcast Recording – CLICK HERE

SPEC Employee/Partner Joint Session – 11/5/2025

07 Nov 25
Craig Smith
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Message From SPEC

In order to increase awareness and provide information to SPEC partners, on Wednesday, November 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 the recording. If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out to your Relationship Manager and SPEC will address your concerns and provide answers to your questions.

Joint Webcast Recording – CLICK HERE