Adding Attachments to the Form 5330

Each Form 5330 includes its own Attachments link. To add an attachment, simply select the link located directly below the specific Form 5330.

The MeF system permits only specific types of attachments, which are listed below:

Attachment Name

File Type

Amended Return Changes

CSV

Form 8822-B

PDF

Prohibited Transactions Correction Statement

PDF

Prohibited Transactions No Correction Statement

CSV

*Please note, attachments cannot be password protected.

Additionally, two unique attachments are either system-generated or must be entered manually in the Attachments screen:

  • Reasonable Cause Explanation: Must be typed directly into the attachment window. The software will convert the data into the required XML format automatically.
  • Form 8453-TE: Automatically generated and attached by the software when the form is filed.

Uploaded attachments can be viewed by clicking the magnifying glass icon in the FINAL column of the specific 5330.