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  1. 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...
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  3. 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...
  4. Update Plan Parameters for Multiple Plans

    With the "Batch Edit Grid" link you can update plan parameters for multiple plans on the same on the checklist.  To edit plan parameters - click on the "Batch Edit Plan Grid" link located under the "Batch Options" menu.  From the "Grid View" ...
  5. 2025 Instructions for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C

    2025 Instructions for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C View Official IRS Instructions Table of Contents Future Developments What's New Additional Information General Instructions for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C ...
  6. 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 ...
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  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 not appe...
  9. Amending a Form 5330 Filing

    To amend a filing that was originally e-filed via ftwilliam.com, navigate to the E-File Status page of the 5330 section.   Once on the E-file Status page, scroll to the far right of the grid and sel...
  10. Payer Data Instructions

    View General Instructions | View Official 1096 IRS Instructions Help for item a. Top Enter "Yes"; if final return for Payer. This response is used to indicate a final return on Form 945. 945 Payer Instructions ...