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  1. 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...
  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. Amending a Filing

    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 ...
  4. Part 1: Getting Started

  5. 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-...
  6. Part 5: Census

  7. 2.1. First Plan Year on the ftw Compliance system

    Once you press the “Compliance” button for a plan, you will be taken to the Compliance page where the system will have the “Add Year End” box ready for you to enter the first plan year end you want to work on. After entering the plan year end into...
  8. 10.10. Compensation - Including Calculations for Self Employed Individuals

    Adjusted Compensation The system is set up so that compensation on the census will be entered as statutory compensation (compensation as used for 415 limits and other testing). All employees will be assigned a compensation amount adjusted for the ...
  9. Part 10: Special Topics

  10. 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. ...