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  1. Sending and Receiving Direct Messages

    Portal allows users to securely send communications and files that do not require e-signature through Direct Messages. Please note, the Portal User does not have to be associated with a particular plan for them to receive a  Direct Message. A...
  2. Upload and Download Center

    The Form 5500 Software includes several upload and download features. Click on the "Upload and Download Center" in the top-right under "5500 Menu" to open the "Upload and Download Center" page as shown below. Each feature can be accessed by clicki...
  3. 1099 Batch E-filing and Fulfilment Services

  4. Setting up Global Email Settings

    Global Email Settings can be accessed by selecting the  Wolters Kluwer logo , then navigating to  Administrative Tasks > Portal/Workflow > Global Email Settings . Only users with the role of  Master Admin User  or  Designated Admin  have permiss...
  5. Consulting Official DOL Instructions

    There are two methods of consulting the official DOL instructions. On the main "Form 5500 - Year" screen, you may click on the "I" link next to the appropriate schedule under the "DRAFT - EDIT" heading in the "5500 - Year" box. This will display...
  6. QS Part 1: Log-in and Access Compliance Module

    Like all the ftwilliam.com software modules, you will access the Compliance Module by selecting a plan. Or add a new company and plan. Once you have selected the plan you will be on the Edit Plan screen; click the “Compliance” button in the Plan M...
  7. 5500 Workflow Grid; Batch Invite 5500/SF; Admin Summary Status

    The 5500 Workflow Grid (sample screenshot shown below) replaces all the functionality of the prior "Review/Assign Detail Status/Extensions" grid, but has a number of new features. You may access the 5500 Workflow Grid by clicking on the "Batch/Wor...
  8. 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. 2520....
  9. Batch Lock 5500

    The 5500 module allows for users to mass edit check as well as lock or unlock 5500/EZ/SF filings. To access this feature, navigate to the Wolters Kluwer Logo> Batches> 5500 Batch/Workflow. From here, select the applicable year from the dropdown menu...
  10. Rolling over data from a prior year

    A newer feature available for the 2014 and current 1099-Rs. Similar to the 5500 Module, the 1099-R Module is now able to "Bring forward [prior year] 1099 Participants for this plan only". Master and Designated Admin Users also have the option to "Br...