We have released preliminary version of all states. We wanted to give you an early look at some of the changes we are making to the state programs for TY2017, even though they are NOT finalized.
We are continuing to work on areas that improve the user experience, as well as, update the programs with updated tax law and e-file changes as it is released by the state agencies.
We did not release the localities with this early release.
Are tax calculations in the states finalized?
No, this is a preliminary version of states. As we receive finalized tax law and e-file changes from the states, we will be updating the state software. This will be a continual and ongoing process through early January (which is typical of any tax year).
Are all items such as dependents and credits flowing from the federal to the state?
No, this is a preliminary version of the state. Updating the state software will be a continual and ongoing process through early January.
I am beginning the training process for my volunteers, what year should I use to train on tax software for the purposes of state tax calculations?
You should train your volunteers using the TaxSlayer Pro Online 2016 for the purposes of state calculations. You can utilize TY2017 states for the purposes of demonstrating how they will navigate through the state portion of the return.
I am receiving an “Unexpected error” message when I click Continue or navigate to the e-file section after loading the state. *RESOLVED 12/5/17*
We are actively working to resolve this error. You can utilize the left navigation panel to navigate through the return instead of using the “Continue” button to navigate between sections. If you need to utilize the e-file section, you will need to remove the state from the return until an update resolves this error. *THIS HAS BEEN RESOLVED* You can now access the e-file menu with a state return loaded into your 2017 Practice Lab accounts.
Are the new features requested for the states available with this release?
The majority of the new features have not been released with the preliminary version of the states. As we finalize testing on these features, they will be updated in the Practice Lab.