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  1. 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...
  2. 8955-SSA Frequently Asked Questions

    Table of Contents Who is considered a deferred vested participant? When is the Form 8955-SSA due? On the Form 8955-SSA, for what purpose can I check the "Special extension" box? Must I file a Form 8955-SSA for a year ...
  3. 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...
  4. 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 ...
  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 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Update Plan Parameters for Multiple Plans

    With the "Batch Edit Grid" link you can update plan parameters for multiple plans on the same on the checklist.  To edit plan parameters - click on the "Batch Edit Plan Grid" link located under the "Batch Options" menu.  From the "Grid View" ...
  9. 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...
  10. 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 ...