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  1. Adding Multiple 5330 Forms

    To add Form 5330, begin by navigating to the 5500 Module for the specific plan year being filed. The 5330 option is located on the right side of the screen, under the 8955-SSA section. Select the +Add 5330 link in the Draft-Edit column.   A...
  2. 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...
  3. How to Reset Your FTW Password

    If you've forgotten your password, follow these steps to reset it: Step 1: Enter Company Code and Username To begin the reset process: Go to the login screen. Enter your Company Code and Username . These fields are required...
  4. ACA Batch Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    ACA Batch Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1: What does ftwilliam.com's fulfillment service include for ACA? Q1a: What States will ftwilliam.com offer for E-File? Q1b: What is the cost to use ftwilliam.com's services?...
  5. 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...
  6. How to Manually Enter Payer Data

    At the top-left of the 1099-X Plan Year screen, you'll find the Edit Payer Data box. Clicking Edit Payer opens the Payer Data screen, where you can edit or update payer information. Most fields will be pre-populated from the Ed...
  7. 1099 State Help: SmartCharts and technical documents

    Here are some links to helpful documentation: State Reconciliation Form Chart  - View a 1099 State Reconciliation Form Chart that shows which 1099 forms need to be processed for which state. (States that do not require fulfillment will ...
  8. 2025 Instructions for Form 5498 Distributions From Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, etc.

    View Official IRS Instructions | View General Instructions Table of Contents General Instructions Future Developments What's New Reminder Specific Instructions Contributi...
  9. AFN 2/2/2015 Final Rule Sec. 2520.101-5

    2/2/2015 Final Rule - Annual Funding Notice for Defined Benefit Plans Link to the final rule   Scope Limited Exceptions for Certain Multiemployer Plans Mergers and Consolidations Identifying Information (Sec. 252...
  10. 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...