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  1. E-file Status Dashboard Features and Functionality

    The E-File Status Dashboard is a plan-level tool designed to track and manage all active Form 5330 filings for a specific plan and filing year.  Accessing the Dashboard Navigate to the 5500 Module . In the 5330 section , click the E...
  2. Upload and Download Features

    To upload one or multiple Form 5330s, select the Upload link within the 5330 Box in the 5500 Module.  In the Form 5330 Upload/Download window, users can: Download a sample template and schema CSV files. Download existing Form 5330s ...
  3. Inviting a Portal User to View or Sign the 5330

    Once a portal user has been assigned to the plan with 5330 permissions, a link will appear on the 5330 E-File Status dashboard.  Regardless of lock status, if a user has proper permissions to view/print the Form 5330, a link to invite will ap...
  4. Running Edit Checks for Form 5330

    Edit checks can be performed on any form or schedule at any time. There are two ways to run and review edit checks: Visual Edit Checks While editing a form or schedule, click Run Edit Checks at the top left of the screen.  This highlight...
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  6. Accessing the Form 5558 Filing Status Report

    Starting with filing year 2024, the 5558 Report is now available in the 5500 Batch/Workflow menu.  This report provides a comprehensive overview to help users track and manage Form 5558 submissions effectively.  Selecting the 5558 Report lin...
  7. Completing Form 8955-SSA, Uploads, Batch Features

  8. Sponsor Portal- Checking E-File Status

    Portal Users are able to check the status of their 5330 filings by selecting the Check 5330 Status  button   on the left side of the screen: Once selected the filing year and description of the forms filed populate in the dropdown menu: NOT...
  9. Uploading Form 5558

    As of the 2024 filing year, users are now able to upload the Form 5558 in mass.  Note: This feature is only available for 2024 filing years forward and will not populate in prior years.  To access this feature: Navigate to the 5500  Menu U...
  10. Adding Default Paid Preparers

    The ftwilliam.com software will allow you to set up default Paid Preparers to select for use on the Forms 5330 and 720. To add default reps, click on 'Edit IRS Reps' under the 'DRAFT-EDIT' column within the "Other Forms" box. Next, click on "Add...