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  1. 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...
  2. 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 ...
  3. Instructions for Form 1099-MISC Miscellaneous Information (Rev. April 2025)

    View Official IRS Instructions | View General Instructions Table of Contents General Instructions Future Developments What's New Reminders Specific Instructions Excepti...
  4. 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 ...
  5. General Navigation and Company / Plan Creation

  6. 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...
  7. Signing Via the Portal

    Once you would like to invite users to the Portal, you should first lock the filing and add signers under the  Work with Signers/Portal Users  link from the "Form 5500 - Year" screen. Once the form is locked and signers have been added for the pla...
  8. 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 ...
  9. Instructions for Form 945-A (Rev. December 2025)

    Use with the December 2025 revision of Form 945-A Annual Record of Federal Tax Liability View Official IRS Instructions Table of Contents Future Developments Reminders General Instructions ...
  10. Work with Signers/Portal Users

    This function will set up who will be signing the Form 5500 and/or making changes to the Form 5500 filing via the portal (editing the form via the portal and/or uploading files via the portal). You will assign each user a username, password and ...