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  1. Instructions for Form 1099-INT Interest Income and Original Issue Discount (Rev. January 2024)

    View Official IRS Instructions | View General Instructions Table of Contents General Instructions Future Developments Reminders Specific Instructions Exceptions to rep...
  2. 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...
  3. 1099 Fulfillment Service Options

    Several fulfillment options are available through the ftwilliam 1099 batching system. Each option determines which parties receive the forms and how the filing is handled. Note: There is a fee to use this service, please see the 1099 Fulfill...
  4. 2025 Form 1096 Instructions

    View Official IRS Instructions | View General Instructions Table of Contents General Instructions Future Developments Caution Purpose of form Who must file When to file Where to fi...
  5. Enter Information on a Form 5500 schedule

    To enter information in a schedule, click on the schedule under the "DRAFT - EDIT" heading in the "5500 - Year" box (or on the link under "Active Schedules" once you are already editing a form/schedule). The actual speed to open a form/schedule is...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Form 5558 Instructions

    Form 5558 Application for Extension of Time To File Certain Employee Plan Returns (January 2025) View Official IRS Instructions Table of Contents General Instructions Future Developments ...
  9. Form 8453-TE

    The Form 8453-TE, found in the Final column of each Form 5330 filing, serves as a declaration of authorization for electronic filing with required signatures and details.  This non-editable form auto-populates using information from the Form 53...
  10. 2025 Instructions for Schedule I

    2025 Instructions for Schedule I (Form 5500) Financial Information - Small Plan View General Instructions | View Official Instructions Table of Contents General Instructions Who Must File ...