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  1. Data Collection

    First click the “Start Distribution” button in the upper right hand corner of the plan level dashboard as displayed above. Next, enter the name of your participant. Now you will be asked to fill in the email address, social security number, and ...
  2. Portal E-File

    If you chose to have a portal user E-File via the portal and later discover an error, then you will have to go back to the plan to click on the draft Form 8955-SSA to click on "Amend 8955". By clicking on the button, the form will become editable, a...
  3. 1.2. Select/Add New Company and/or Plan

    First time ftwilliam.com users may need to add a company and plan to get started. Click  here  to review instructions to Select/Add/Delete Companies and Plans. ...
  4. Accessing Batch 5558

    Batching Form 5558 enables efficient processing by grouping selected plans into a single batch. This approach streamlines submission and printing, saving time and ensuring consistency across multiple filings. Accessing the 5558 Batch Feature: Th...
  5. Copying Data From a Prior Year

    This is a simple process if the user used the ftwilliam.com 1099 software during the previous year: Select the 1099 software for the previous year's filing; Click on the "Upload/Download Center" under the "Batch features" box; Click on "Downloa...
  6. Part 10: Special Topics

  7. 1.1. Logging In

    You will need your company code, login name and password you received when you signed up for the ftwilliam.com system. General ftwilliam.com website features available after log-in: Getting Help: At the top of every page you will find a drop-...
  8. Adding Default Paid Preparers

    The ftwilliam.com software will allow you to set up default Paid Preparers to select for use on the Forms 5330 and 720. To add default reps, click on 'Edit IRS Reps' under the 'DRAFT-EDIT' column within the "Other Forms" box. Next, click on "Add Rep...
  9. Part 1: Getting Started

  10. Part 9: Tools/Settings