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  1. How to Set Up and Allow for E-Filing of Form 8955-SSA by a Portal User

    E-Filing Form 8955-SSA Key Differences from Form 5500 The 8955-SSA does not require the 5500 to be locked or ready to file. Unlike the 5500, you do not need to lock the filing for the user to sign. DOL credenti...
  2. 5500 Module FAQs and Supplementals

  3. 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...
  4. Amending a Form 5330 Filing

    Please Note: Rejected Submissions do not require a filing be Amended. Please see the below for more information.  Rejected : the IRS rejected the submission, corrections must be made, and the filing resubmitted. Clicking the Rejected l...
  5. Preparing for E-file

  6. DocPrint

  7. Publishing Documents to the Portal

    Customers that also subscribe to ftwPortal Pro can choose to deliver documents/forms using the "Publish" option at the top of the Batch Menu.  You can also select plans from your list to that you want to publish. Select your plans, then click ...
  8. 2025 Instructions for Form 5500

    2025 Form 5500 Instructions Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan View Official Instructions | Quick Reference Chart | Business Codes | Characteristics Code General Instructions EFAST2 Pr...
  9. 2024 Instructions for Form 5500

    2024 Form 5500 Instructions Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan View Official Instructions | Quick Reference Chart | Business Codes | Characteristics Code General Instructions EFAST2 Processing S...
  10. Signing a 5500 Filing

    Overview: There are two methods to sign a completed 5500; you may either sign locally or via the portal. Portal.  To sign via the portal, the filing's preparer sets up a signer(s) to use the ftwilliam.com portal (under  Work with Signers/Port...