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  1. How to Batch Import Payer Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs)

    For a large number of Payers, Payer TINs and related data can be uploaded in batch mode. Companies and plans must already be set up in the system before proceeding. NOTE: New users without plans set up can send a list of client EINs to suppo...
  2. How to batch import payee/participant data

    Uploading Payee data in bulk is an efficient way to manage large numbers of Payees. This process is completed through the "Upload/Download Center" and allows for batch uploads, saving time compared to manual entry.  There are two different options...
  3. 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 Rep...
  4. Amending a Form 5330 Filing

    To amend a filing that was originally e-filed via ftwilliam.com, navigate to the E-File Status page of the 5330 section.   Once on the E-file Status page, scroll to the far right of the grid and sel...
  5. Portal Document and DocPrint Batch Options

  6. Sending Documents Through the Portal

  7. Edit Plan

    Once users have completed any necessary updates to the "Edit Company" screen, an existing plan may be selected from the dropdown menu below the company name or a new plan may either be added via the "Add Plan" link from within the "Company Menu" b...
  8. Home

    After log-in, users will be taken to the "Home" page where users can: View a list of all company and plans associated with the account Add Company Add Plan Search for a Company and/or Plan Access various Batch services Access ftwPortal Pro ...
  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 sele...
  10. Preparing a .txt file for the FIRE website

    Users can download files from ftwilliam.com for upload into the  FIRE system . Note that for 8955-SSA forms each filing is uploaded separately - that is not the case for 1099s as user can upload the .txt files in a batch. Before users are able to...