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  1. Form 945

    To learn more about the form, refer to the Form 945 Instructions under  Purpose of Form 945 . Note:  Users are responsible for paper filing the Form 945s; it is not included in the  Fulfillment Services  offered by ftwilliam.com. Tip...
  2. Completing an 8955-SSA

    To complete an 8955 -SSA, look for the "8955 - SSA" box in the upper-right hand corner of the "Form 5500 - Year" screen (shown below). Along the top of the box are options for IRS FAQs for 8955 - SSA , "Batches/Fulfillment" (allows you to uplo...
  3. Adding Multiple 5330 Forms

    To add Form 5330, begin by navigating to the 5500 Module for the specific plan year being filed. The 5330 option is located on the right side of the screen, under the 8955-SSA section. Select the +Add 5330 link in the Draft-Edit column.   A...
  4. How to Publish a Document to the Portal for E-Signature That Does Not Originate in the FTW Software

    Similarly, to publishing an item to the portal from within the document’s module, you are also able to publish items that do not originate within the ftwilliam.com software to the portal for your clients to view or e-sign. In these instances, nav...
  5. Instructions for Form 1099-DIV Dividends and Distributions (Rev 01/2024)

    View Official IRS Instructions | View General Instructions Table of Contents General Instructions Future Developments What's New Reminder Specific Instructions Specif...
  6. Other Frequently Asked Questions

    What is 55Autofill*? 55Autofill* allows you to download all of the prior year's Form 5500 data from the DOL database into the current year's 5500 forms by entering the plan sponsor's EIN number. Where does the information come from t...
  7. Edit Status, Signed Status and Acceptance Status

    There are three statuses you should make note of at the top of the "Form 5500 - Year" screen that are described below. In addition, you may find options to invite users to the portal to sign or review/edit/upload attachments, depending upon the stat...
  8. 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...
  9. Amending a Filing Originally Filed through ftwilliam.com

    To amend a filing, you will need to select "Amend Filing" next to the "Details" link on the "Acceptance Status" line. Once you have clicked on "Amend Filing," a screen to confirm your selection will appear with the following warning: Confirm ...
  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...