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  1. 6.3. Combined Test

    The “Combined Test” is a series of tests that includes the 415 Annual Additions Test, 410(b) Coverage Test, Deduction Limit test and the Compensation Test (as applicable to the plan). Set Combined Test Parameters Clicking on "Combined Test Param...
  2. 8.1. 5500 Data Report

    Clicking the 5500 Data Report option will provide information for the participant count fields for the plan’s Form 5500/5500-SF/5500-EZ. The 5500 Participant Summary grid provides the actual numbers. When you click the “Download 5500 Participant...
  3. FTW Step 9: Set Actuarial Assumptions

    Valuation methods & assumptions  – Complete the 'Specifications > Actuarial Methods & Assumptions' sections. Other than segment rates that are determined automatically each year, the assumptions will carry-forward from year-to-year unless you make...
  4. Go to Documents/IRS Forms/5500 forms/1099s/Admin/Portal

    After selecting a Plan, you will be taken to the "Edit/Print Menu" page. The different sections of the checklist will appear in the 'Select Section' box. Click on each section to enter relevant plan specifications. Make sure to click 'Update' to ...
  5. 4.5. General Test

    Q.S. Tip: For a New Comparability PS allocation you can enter the percentage or dollar amount desired for each of the allocation groups in the Allocation Task. There’s an “Autosolve Skip” option that should only be set to Yes when you want to th...
  6. How Do I Sign a Document?

    If you have a plan document to sign, it will show up in your ToDo list as 'Sign Plan Document'. You can also access the plan document e-signing page by selecting your plan and clicking the 'Sign Document' link / button on the left side of the pag...
  7. Pull Data from Compliance

    If you are an ftwilliam.com compliance user, you will benefit from the integration between DTS and Compliance. The software gives you the ability to pull data directly from the compliance software into DTS for Plan Terminations, Partial Plan Termina...
  8. How to Post a Batch Annual Notice to the Portal

    Note : You do have to subscribe to the Documents Module and ‘ftwPortal Pro’ to post annual notices. To batch generate batch Annual Notices, select the Wolters Kluwer logo >Batches>DocPrint :    In the DocPrint menu you will first need to creat...
  9. Add Forms and Schedules

    In order to work with any form or schedule, you must first add the form to the "5500 - Year" box. There are a few ways to get started: Manual Entry. Click on the appropriate form in the "Add Schedules" box. Once a form/schedule has been selected...
  10. Consulting Official DOL Instructions

    There are two methods of consulting the official DOL instructions. On the main "Form 5500 - Year" screen, you may click on the "I" link next to the appropriate schedule under the "DRAFT - EDIT" heading in the "5500 - Year" box. This will display...