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  1. 6.2. Allocations

    Set Allocation Parameters Clicking on the Allocation row will expand the Allocation Parameters. Here you can enter details about how allocations should be handled in the plan and the necessary allocation formula(s). The options you see will be ...
  2. How to Send Files Via the Portal Document Batch

    Note: To use the Portal Document Batch feature, you must set up the ‘Document’ email settings for ‘Specify a Server’. The purpose of Portal Document Batch is to allow you to send one file or multiple files to the portal users assigned to the plan...
  3. 2025 General Instructions for Certain Information Returns (Forms 1096, 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and W-2G)

    Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. View Official IRS Instructions | Guide to Information Returns Table of Contents General Instructions What's New Future D...
  4. 6.4. ADP/ACP Test

    Set ADP/ACP Testing Parameters Clicking on ADP/ACP Test from the Tasks page will expand the ADP/ACP Parameters. Here you can enter details about how ADP/ACP Testing should be handled in the plan. This is also where prior year testing data can be ...
  5. 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...
  6. Batch Upload Distribution Specifications

    As an alternative to the default specifications, users may also upload specs. This is especially helpful if many of your plans will vary. For example, provider name, portal access and rollover provider may vary by plan. Step 1 : Locate the “Module...
  7. How to Batch Import Payer Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs)

    For organizations managing 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 u...
  8. 2024 Instructions for Form 5500-EZ

    2024 Instructions for Form 5500-EZ Annual Return of A One-Participant (Owners/Partners and Their Spouses) Retirement Plan or A Foreign Plan View Official IRS Instructions | Business Codes | Characteristics Codes | ...
  9. Add Forms and Schedules

    Before accessing any form or schedule, the form must first be added to the 5500 - Year box. The following methods are available: Quick Links: Manual Entry 55Autofill Bring Forward Prior Year Data Addi...
  10. Checking on your fulfillment - Completion Dates

    Once a batch has been sent for fulfillment, users can view the completion status from the "Show Batches" screen. See below for information related to each heading on that page: Payer Completion Date This column will update to "Pe...