All indications are that we will be using TaxSlayer again in TY2017. A document, TaxSlayer Enhancement Suggestions For TY2017, was recently posted to the OneSupport Help Center (OSHC > Tax Training > TaxSlayer). In part, it says
Thank you to all who submitted suggestions for changes to the TaxSlayer software for the next tax season. We received many, many ideas which National Tax Training Committee and National Technology Committee members reviewed and compiled into four lists of requested enhancements. We focused on the suggestions that will improve the accuracy of returns and improve the key processes for preparers and EROs.
01 TaxSlayer Federal Defects: changes needed to prepare correct/accurate federal returns. Note: some changes are included that do not impact the federal return but are required for a state return under premise that change should be implemented once since information is entered in federal section. 02 TaxSlayer Entry Enhancements: changes that will significantly improve volunteers’ ability to prepare correct/accurate returns. 03 TaxSlayer Site Management Enhancements:changes that will simply/improve managing returns [finding, e-filing, correcting rejects, etc.] 04 TaxSlayer Productivity Enhancements: changes that will simplify navigation and entering information These four documents describe requests for changes. A template is provided on the OSHC to request other enhancements.